The story revolves around a Sicilian rebellion against the French, fueled by themes of oppression, freedom, and the personal costs of conflict. The opera explores a love triangle, a troubled father-son relationship, and culminates in a bloody uprising during a wedding celebration.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Chris MerrittArrigo | Arrigo |
 Cheryl StuderElena | Elena |
 Giorgio ZancanaroGuido De Monforte | Guido De Monforte |
 Ferruccio FurlanettoProcida | Procida |
| EEnzo CapuanoBethune | Bethune |
| FFrancesco MusinuVaudemont | Vaudemont |
 Riccardo MutiSelf - Conductor | Self - Conductor |