Violanta

About the show

In fifteenth-century Venice, Violanta seeks revenge on Alfonso, who seduced her sister Nerina, leading to Nerina’s suicide. She persuades her husband Simone to kill Alfonso when he visits their house. But after Alfonso explains his despair and longing for death, Violanta falls in love with him and refuses to signal Simone. When she finally sings the signal at Alfonso’s urging, Simone rushes in with a dagger; Violanta shields Alfonso and is mortally wounded.