Twentieth Century composer Benjamin Britten's hauntingly beautiful music is married to an ancient Roman tale in this acclaimed chamber opera. The men of the Roman army have discovered that during their absence, their wives have faithlessly betrayed them - all but one, that is. Lucretia has remained faithful to her husband, Collatinus... but when the young prince Tarquinius plots to test her fidelity, he takes not only her chastity, but he brings about her complete ruin.