Opera in a prologue and three acts. Originally broadcast by PBS on April 17, 1985 in the Live from the Met series. Introduction and synopsis (1 folded sheet ([6] p.) : ill. ; 19 cm.) inserted in container. Taped at the Metropolitan Opera, New York City on December 29, 1984. Camera, Bill Akerlund ... [et al.] ; lighting designer, Gil Wechsler. Anna Tomowa-Sintow (Maria) ; Sherrill Milnes (Simon) ; Vasile Moldoveanu (Gabriele) ; Paul Plishka (Jacopo) ; Richard J. Clark (Paolo) ; James Courtney (Pietro) ; Robert Nagy (a captain) ; Dawn Upshaw (lady in waiting) ; Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus ; James Levine, conductor. Sung in Italian with optional English subtitles.