La vestale

About the show

Emilia becomes a Vestal Virgin after believing her lover Decio is dead. When Decio returns victorious, the two renew their love and arrange a secret meeting in the Temple of Vesta. The sacred flame goes out, and Emilia is tried and condemned to death. Her friend Giunia offers to take the blame, but Emilia refuses. Emilia regains her reason as she approaches her tomb; Decio arrives too late and commits suicide.