Dangerous Liaisons [Soundtrack]

George Fenton (Composer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 29, 1992)
• Original Release Date: December 21, 1988
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Virgin Records
• ASIN: B00000DR5O
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #227,187 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Dangerous Liaisons Main Title/Dressing

2. Madame De Tourvel

3. The Challenge

4. O Malheureuse Iphigenie

5. Going Hunting

6. Valmont's First Move/The Staircase

7. Beneath The Surface

8. The Set Up

9. The Key

10. Her Eyes Are Closing

11. Ombra Mai Fu

12. Tourvel's Flight

13. Success

14. Emilie

15. Beyond My Control

16. A Final Request

17. Ombra Mai Fu Reprise/The Mirror

18. Dangerous Liaisons End Credits

19. Concerto In A Minor For Four Harpsichords

Editorial Reviews

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Haunting music painting emotional/intellectual visions..., May 10, 1999

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[e-mail] (Staunton, Virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dangerous Liaisons (Audio CD)

Dangerous Liaisons has been a favorite movie of mine for quite some time, not only for the intricate story line... but for what lay beyond the surface. The haunting music of this movie paints an emotional as well as intellectual vision that creates the subtle nuances that contribute so much to the essence of this film. This soundtrack is worth having in that its not distinct from the story line, but like every soundtrack worth its salt it contributes to and adds a vibrant depth to what is on the screen. The music is also multi-faceted in that it is not only enjoyable to listen to when thinking of the movie itself, but it also makes wonderful background music to an intimate dinner or just time spent relaxing after a long day. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a truly excellent CD.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wicked Baroque, April 16, 2001

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Shana L. Snyder (New Brunswick, NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dangerous Liaisons (Audio CD)

This is one of my all-time favorite soundtracks (as well as one of my "desert island pick" movies), for its music perfectly evokes the film's spirit and themes by combining historically pertinant pieces by Bach, Gluck, and Handel with original compositions by George Fenton. A despairing passion undercuts selections like "Beyond My Control" and "A Final Request", reminding the listener of the film's dark emotions and actions, whereas the lighter moments are brought to view in "Emilie" and "Ombra mai fu."

This is one that will grow on you. When first I purchased it, I only bought it for the Gluck aria "O Malhereuse Iphegenie," and disliked the majority of the other tracks, finding them sparse and odd, but once I started to listen to it, I found that Dangerous Liaisons worked its way into my CD player every day.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Castrato, August 22, 2008

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Alexander Mendez "Classics" (South Pasadena, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dangerous Liaisons (Audio CD)

This soundtrack has the track with the Handel aria Ombra mai fu, which is sung by Paolo Abel do Nascimento, a natural castrato, who also is visible in the film. You can hear him hitting really high notes without breaking up or sounding shrill. The recording gets five stars simply for including this precious track.