The Dangerous Liaisons - San Francisco Opera 1994 Directed by Gary Halvorson , Colin Graham

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.

Country USA
Language English
Gnere Music
Release Date 21 September 1994
140 mins
Cast
Frederica von Stade Marquise de Merteuil
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
James Scott Sikon Monsieur Bertrand
Pamela Dillard Victoire
Georges Weiss Father Anselm
Matthew Lord Duel Second No. 1
Gregory Cross Duel Second No. 2
Man-Hua Gao A Maid
Earle Patriarco A Footman