What a complex musical language that places the highest demands on the singer! I have no idea how you can learn, sing and perform something like that, but I'm massively captivated by your exciting work. A truly excellent artistic jewel, Rob and Helen - bravissimo! I think it's a shame that such outstanding music isn't properly recognized here, but the most important thing is that it exists at all so that we can listen to it ...) Thank you both for this truly great experience. (And David Hodgsons art painting is amazingly beautiful too)

Thank you both for this beautiful piece of art. This doesn’t just happen by accident and I thank you for taking such care.

Excellent and always eclectic and a bit of an education listening to you Robert.

Most beautiful Robert, how I enjoyed listening…

Fantastic vocal performance. Great piano too. 😊🎶

An outstanding performance Rob and accompanyment.

Great music, and so greatly performed..!!👌✨✨💖🌹🌹

Such beautiful playing and singing.  You both give a wonderful humanity to such a horrid event, but one that changed history.  You do Britten a fine justice in your performance.  Kudos to Helen for her fine and sympathetic playing.

"The Rape of Lucretia" is a Chamber Opera written by Benjamin Britten in 1946, the libretto was written by Ronald Duncan.

Piano accompaniment by Helen Roberts

The legendary rape of Roman noblewoman Lucretia by Tarquin, king of Rome, and her subsequent suicide are credited as inspiring the revolt against the Tarquin family by Lucius Junius Brutus which led to the founding of the Roman Republic.

Find the opera's synopsis here: https://www.opera-arias.com/britten/the-rape-of-lucretia/synopsis/

artwork by David Hodgson - "The Rape of Lucretia" - 2017

Within This Frail Crucible Of Light (The Rape Of Lucretia - Benjamin Britten)

Hi, I'm Rob.

I'm a singer, well you figured that out by yourself if you listened to my music....
I'm also Welsh, so what can I do?

I love music, so listening to all the great talent here on SoundCloud - whether it's raw or refined - is an immense pleasure. Thank you all for that.

I hope you get some joy out of listening to me.

Due to some health issues I'm not always capable to listen to your music, interact as much as I'd like to or reply to your comments in a timely manner. It doesn't alter the appreciation I feel for each and every one of you. Please bear with me.

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