The Dangerous Liaisons - San Francisco Opera (movie)

The Dangerous Liaisons - San Francisco Opera (movie)

Movie description

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.

Actors

Frederica von Stade

Frederica von Stade

Role(s): Marquise de Merteuil

Details
Thomas Hampson

Thomas Hampson

Role(s): Valmont

Details
Renée Fleming

Renée Fleming

Role(s): Madame de Tourvel

Details
Judith Forst

Judith Forst

Role(s): Madame de Volanges

Details
Johanna Meier

Johanna Meier

Role(s): Madame de Rosemonde

Details