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.
Directors: Gary Halvorson, Colin Graham.
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Frederica von Stade as Marquise de Merteuil |
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Thomas Hampson as Valmont |
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Renée Fleming as Madame de Tourvel |
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Judith Forst as Madame de Volanges |
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Johanna Meier as Madame de Rosemonde |
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Mary Mills as Cécile de Volanges |
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David Hobson as Chevalier de Danceny |
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Laura Claycomb as Josephine |
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Elizabeth Bishop as Emilie |
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James Scott Sikon as Monsieur Bertrand |
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Pamela Dillard as Victoire |
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Hector Vásquez as Azolan |
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Kristin Clayton as Julie |
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Georges Weiss as Father Anselm |
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Matthew Lord as Duel Second No. 1 |
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Gregory Cross as Duel Second No. 2 |
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Man-Hua Gao as A Maid |
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Mika Shigematsu as A Maid |
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Alfredo Portilla as A Footman |
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Earle Patriarco as A Footman |
| Sound | Conrad Susa | Music |
| Directing | Gary Halvorson | Director |
| Directing | Colin Graham | Director |
