The Dangerous Liaisons - San Francisco Opera (1994)
Conrad Susa's three-act opera with libretto by Philip Littell, is based on the scandalous 18th century novel by Pierre Chodelos de Laclos, a tale of decadence and revenge told entirely in letters. The plot of The Dangerous Liaisons revolves around the vengeful widow Marquise de Merteuil, who has managed to keep her reputation despite her many amorous affairs, and her sometime lover the Vicomte de Valmont, a well-born rake who does her bidding.
Director: Gary Halvorson, Colin Graham
Genre: Music
Runtime: 140 min
Release Date: September 21, 1994
Cast
- Frederica von Stade - Marquise de Merteuil
- Thomas Hampson - Valmont
- Renée Fleming - Madame de Tourvel
- Judith Forst - Madame de Volanges
- Johanna Meier - Madame de Rosemonde
- Mary Mills - Cécile de Volanges
- David Hobson - Chevalier de Danceny
- Laura Claycomb - Josephine
- Elizabeth Bishop - Emilie
- James Scott Sikon - Monsieur Bertrand
Music: Conrad Susa
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Dangerous Liaisons - San Francisco Opera about?
- Conrad Susa's three-act opera with libretto by Philip Littell, is based on the scandalous 18th century novel by Pierre Chodelos de Laclos, a tale of decadence and revenge told entirely in letters. The plot of The Dangerous Liaisons revolves around the vengeful widow Marquise de Merteuil, who has managed to keep her reputation despite her many amorous affairs, and her sometime lover the Vicomte de Valmont, a well-born rake who does her bidding.
- Who directed The Dangerous Liaisons - San Francisco Opera?
- The Dangerous Liaisons - San Francisco Opera was directed by Gary Halvorson, Colin Graham.
- Who stars in The Dangerous Liaisons - San Francisco Opera?
- The Dangerous Liaisons - San Francisco Opera stars Frederica von Stade, Thomas Hampson, Renée Fleming, Judith Forst, Johanna Meier, Mary Mills.
- How long is The Dangerous Liaisons - San Francisco Opera?
- The Dangerous Liaisons - San Francisco Opera has a runtime of 2h 20m (140 minutes).
- What genre is The Dangerous Liaisons - San Francisco Opera?
- The Dangerous Liaisons - San Francisco Opera is a Music film.