Franco Corelli takes on the formidable title role with the kind of full-throated singing that has all but vanished from the operatic stage. Antonietta Stella's luscious soprano is an ideal fit for Maddalena, with her voice maintaining a uniformly beautiful sound throughout her range, from rich chest tones to a gleaming top. Ettore Bastianini brings tortured elegance to the role of Gérard.