Prologue.
Palazzo Grimaldi terrace in Venice. Night Masquerade. The terrace which overlooks the Giudecca Canal runs laughing youth. This Liverotto Gatsella Vitellotstso Orsini and Gennaro. Their last day in Venice tomorrow go to the court of the Duke of Ferrara Alfonso. For young people secretly watching servant Lucretia Gubetta. Orsini tells of killings and other crimes blamed on the Duke and especially his wife Lucrezia Borgia Nella fatal di Rimini e memorabil guerra .... They come to the conclusion that for such acts it is worthy of death. Gradually fades fun. Gennaro asleep right on the bench on the terrace. The rest go. The channel appears gondola. Gubetto helps to leave it to the lady in the mask. It`s Lucrezia Borgia. She is looking for Gennaro. With love she looks at the sleeping boy. This is her son who was raised in secret and never knew and had not seen his mother Com `? Bello! Quale incanto .... From a distance of Lucretia watches her husband Don Alfonso with his servant Rustigello. Duke thinks that the young man - another lover of Lucretia and orders Rustigello follow Gennaro. Gennaro wakes. He is surprised by the attention the unknown lady. Lucretius admits that she is the mother Gennaro but not named. Gennaro delighted he had long wanted to meet with the mother Di pescatore ignobile esser figliuol credei .... Friends back Gennaro. It is their mother. Orsini suddenly discovers a stranger Lucrezia Borgia and rips off her mask. All those present in person throw Duchess murder called names of the dead men. Lucretia in horror covers his face with his hands. Youth goes taking weeping Gennaro. Lucretia in despair.

Act first. Scene One. Area in Ferrara
The crowd welcomed the returning Duke Alfonso. But the duke is not fun. He is jealous of the young wife as he believes and tells her lover Rustidzhello find a way to destroy the young man who came to Ferrara Vieni la mia vendetta .... Duke comes to the palace. Of one of the houses goes Gennaro and his friends. After the holiday they are forgiven. Gennaro which are struggling to feel solidarity with the mother and friends decided on a dangerous escapade he throws off the coat of arms of the Duchess pictured at the palace the letter B leaving the word of the name of Borgia orgia corruption. From the palace shows Gubetto. All run. Watched the whole incident Rustigello. He is the head of Lucretia Astolph and reports that the Duchess of prestige suffered damages for which the death penalty and that he knows the culprit. Astolph is in custody and they go to arrest Gennaro.

Act first. Scene Two. In the palace of Don Alfonso
Rustigello report to the Duke that Gennaro arrested. Lucrezia appears. She complains of harassment faced in Ferrara and demands that those responsible for damage to the emblem Borgia was found and executed. Don Alfonso said that the desire of the Duchess is already satisfied and ordered to bring Gennaro. Lucretia in horror. She asks her husband to forgive the offender but the Duke recalls that she had just called for the culprit to abuse of the death penalty and insists that vengeance done and take away orders Gennaro back to prison. After a dramatic explanation spouses Duke announces that he agrees to pardon Gennaro. Gennaro again lead to the hall and the Duke offers him a drink in honor of reconciliation ordering Lucrezia Borgia lodge gold cups Guai se ti sfugge un moto .... Duke leaves. Lucretius explains to his son that in cups Borgia is a poison and give him the antidote confirms that she loves him and asks to leave immediately Ferrara to escape persecution of the Duke Bevi e fuggi ... te`n prego o Gennaro .... In the struggle of feelings Gennaro again wins the love of his mother he promises to leave and Lucretia releases it through a secret door.

Act II. Scene One. Lane near the house Gennaro
Rustigello continues on the orders of the Duke follow Gennaro. The house is suitable Orsini and knocks on the door. Opens Gennaro. Orsini invite others for a farewell dance carnival at Princess Negroni. Tomorrow begins Lent and this is the last chance to have fun. Gennaro said that the mother had promised to leave immediately. Orsini laughs at his obedience. Finally Gennaro decides to take part in the festival and in the morning to leave. Together with the Orsini he leaves. Rustigello who had heard the whole conversation hastened to the palace to tell everything Duke.

Act II. Scene Two. Hall in the palace Negroni
Orsini and Gennaro join the exhilarating society. It`s all the same friends. In the hall comes Gubetta. Of the Greek merchant he brought a great noble society Syracuse wine. Youth enthusiastically accepts a gift. They fill the cups. Orsini sings a toast Il segreto per esser felici .... Song wafting from the street stops singing penitent monks. Carnival is over start of Lent. Orsini suddenly becomes ill. Then feel unwell already and all the rest. The doors of the hall open. Lucrezia appears triumphant. She`s not just the Orsini and the company for the insult to her in Venice and most importantly - for the fact that they tried to oppose it with her son. And now by sending out Gennaro Ferrara she sent it on behalf of the Greek poisoned wine. In less than a few minutes everyone is dead. Lucretia suddenly noticed among the guests Gennaro. She requests that the son took the antidote but Gennaro did not want to leave friends. He is torn between his feelings of love for the mother and the horror of her crimes Tu pur qui? Non sei fuggito? ... Gennaro dies. Includes Duke Alfonso. He came to see the death of the hand Gennaro Lucretia. From Rustigello he knew Gennaro will participate in the festival but failed to warn his wife. Lucretia reveals the truth - her son Gennaro Era desso il figlio mio .... Love for her son was the one bright feeling but Heaven punished her. Lucretia falls unconscious to the body of his son.
Premiered on December 26 1833 in Milan at La Scala.

Act first. Palace of Westminster
Elizabeth receives a letter from the King of France in which he asks for her hand to his brother the Duke of Anjou. At the same time the king asks release from prison and sent to France Mary Stewart who for many years in the castle lies Fotheringham on charges of attempted English throne. Also requests for Mary Talbot Earl of Shrewsbury. Speaks strongly against Lord Cecil. Much will depend on the position of the royal favorite the Earl of Leicester. Elizabeth leaves Leicester with the court. Talbot asks Lester to support the release of Mary and for this to arrange a personal meeting with Mary Elizabeth. Lester agrees. All but Lester go. Elizabeth returns. After a long explanation of Elizabeth Lester can convince yourself - she will meet with Mary and then decide its fate.

Act II. Castle Park Fotheringham
Mary and her court lady Anna Kennedy walks through the park. Beautiful spring day in the soul creates hope for a possible prisoner release. From afar hear the sounds of the approaching cavalcade of hunters. Herald reports that the Queen Elizabeth. Included Lester. He tells Mary that gave a chance meeting like Elizabeth with her and begs Mary to humble their pride and on their knees praying for release. The only way to achieve the mercy of Elizabeth. Elizabeth enters accompanied by Talbot Cecil and courtiers. Mary kneels. Elizabeth gives her hand to kiss. It seems just about reconciliation takes place but provoking Elizabeth Cecil and she puts Mary ridicule lists her lovers accused of organizing the murder of her husband. Mary pride offended. She throws Elizabeth worst for that accusation that she was not the daughter of Henry as her mother Anne Boleyn was convicted of adultery and executed for it and the king Henry questioned the origin of Elizabeth. Reconciliation is no longer possible. Elizabeth leaves in anger. Mary taken into custody.

Act III. Scene one. Cabinet Elizabeth
Cecil insists that Elizabeth signed the death warrant for Mary. Elizabeth hesitates. Lester enters and asks pardon Mary. Then Cecil Lester blames the fact that he is intriguing in favor of Mary because he decided to help her take the throne of England to marry her and thus become king. Enraged Elizabeth signed the execution order of Mary.

Act III. Scene Two. Mary`s room
Lord Cecil and Talbot bring Mary to death. Following his announcement of the Queen asks Talbot to stay she feels a sense of respect for him. Maria inconsolable approaching death and the ghosts of past sins disturb her she now and then imagining her shadow secretary Riccio who was murdered by her husband. Lord Talbot reveals the secret that is hidden from everyone at the court he - a Catholic priest. Maria confesses his sins sloth pride and suesloviya said he wanted a union with gentleman Babington kill Elizabeth and escape from prison. Talbot let her sins and received the Holy Sacraments.

Act III. Scene Three. Great hall in the castle Fotheringham
The court of Mary mourning his queen. Includes Anna. She is in despair. Maria appears. She walks with her head held in a royal robe and crown. Solemnly she says goodbye with his courtiers with Anna thanks for your service. Appear Cecil Talbot and Leicester. Mary Talbot and Leicester thanks for the help with contempt meets Cecil predicts the imminent end of the reign of Elizabeth to the throne and the return of the legitimate Stuarts. All shocked royal grandeur of Mary. It is led off to execution.

Premiered on December 30 1835 in Milan at La Scala. Opera came under the prohibition of censorship in 1836 and performed almost to the middle of the twentieth century.