The Dangerous Liaisons - San Francisco Opera
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140 minutes
9/21/1994
Overview
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.
Cast List
Frederica von Stade
as Marquise de Merteuil
Thomas Hampson
as Valmont
Renée Fleming
as Madame de Tourvel
Judith Forst
as Madame de Volanges
Johanna Meier
as Madame de Rosemonde
Mary Mills
as Cécile de Volanges
David Hobson
as Chevalier de Danceny
Laura Claycomb
as Josephine
Elizabeth Bishop
as Emilie
James Scott Sikon
as Monsieur Bertrand
Pamela Dillard
as Victoire
Hector Vásquez
as Azolan
Kristin Clayton
as Julie
Georges Weiss
as Father Anselm
Matthew Lord
as Duel Second No. 1
Gregory Cross
as Duel Second No. 2
Man-Hua Gao
as A Maid
Mika Shigematsu
as A Maid
Alfredo Portilla
as A Footman
Earle Patriarco
as A Footman