 The opera is chiefly known for having provided segments to other Donizetti operas, including "Ugo, conte di Parigi", "L'elisir d'amore" and "Gabriella di Vergy" although a complete recording exists on the "Opera Rara" label.It was given in London in November 2013, along with Debussy's "L'enfant prodigue" as a double bill, at the Guildhall School of Music staged by the Australian opera director Stephen Barlow.The Count is determined to keep his beautiful wife Francesca well away from the temptations of the French court.