Das Liebesverbot

About the show

Governor Friedrich enforces strict moral laws in Palermo, sentencing Claudio to death for an amorous indiscretion. Claudio’s sister Isabella pleads for his release, but Friedrich demands her body in exchange. Isabella arranges a masked meeting with Friedrich and substitutes her friend Marianne, whom Friedrich had previously betrayed. After the governor is exposed, Claudio is freed and Friedrich asks the returning King to judge him. Claudio explains that death need not be the penalty for a love offence, and the town celebrates Carnival.