The Dangerous Liaisons - San Francisco Opera
Synopsis
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.
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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
Pamela Dillard
Victoire
Hector Vásquez
Azolan
Kristin Clayton
Julie
Georges Weiss
Father Anselm
Matthew Lord
Duel Second No. 1
Gregory Cross
Duel Second No. 2
Man-Hua Gao
A Maid
Mika Shigematsu
A Maid
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Halvorson, Colin Graham
- Original Score
- Conrad Susa
- Original Title
- The Dangerous Liaisons - San Francisco Opera
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Halvorson, Colin Graham
Conrad Susa
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Halvorson
Director
Colin Graham
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dangerous Liaisons - San Francisco Opera
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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 principal cast of The Dangerous Liaisons - San Francisco Opera includes Frederica von Stade, Thomas Hampson, Renée Fleming, Judith Forst, Johanna Meier.
When was The Dangerous Liaisons - San Francisco Opera released and how long is it?
The Dangerous Liaisons - San Francisco Opera was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dangerous Liaisons - San Francisco Opera?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dangerous Liaisons - San Francisco Opera was composed by Conrad Susa.