Relationships

additional composer:Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1947)
composer:Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1946)
librettist:Ronald Duncan
part of:The Rape of Lucretia, op. 37: Act I

Recordings

DateTitleAttributesArtistLength
recordings
1946The Rape of Lucrezia, op. 37 (excerpts): It Is an Axiom Among KingsEnglish Opera Group Orchestra, Reginald Goodall2:59
1970-07The Rape of Lucretia: Act I, Scene 1. "It is axiom among kings"Heather Harper, Peter Pears, English Chamber Orchestra, Benjamin Britten2:33
2011-06-11 – 2011-06-13The Rape of Lucretia, op. 37: Act I, Scene I. "It is an axiom among kings" (Female Chorus, Male Chorus)liveSusan Gritton, Ian Bostridge, Aldeburgh Festival Ensemble, Oliver Knussen2:29