In Italy, in 1736, Pergolese is in love with Maria. But Maria's brother, Count Raniero, forbids his sister to marry a modest composer. Pergolese kidnaps the young girl, but they are caught. Maria is locked up in her castle while Pergolese dies in the convent that takes him in.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Pierre Richard-WillmPergolèse | Pergolèse |
 Robert PizaniNicolas d'Arcangioli | Nicolas d'Arcangioli |
 Simone VaudryMaria di Tor Delfina | Maria di Tor Delfina |
| LLeda GinellyErminia | Erminia |
 Romolo CostaFlavio de Nerestra | Flavio de Nerestra |
 Henri ValbelRaniero di Tor Delfina | Raniero di Tor Delfina |
 Philippe RichardTalandri | Talandri |
| MMaguy NoëlDidone | Didone |
| CCecyl TryanMilliner | Milliner |
| LLydia SimoneschiNicoletta | Nicoletta |
| GGiacomo AlmiranteLambreghi | Lambreghi |
| RRoberto PasettiVerlupi | Verlupi |