Time and place of the action: Sicily, Palermo, 16th century Persons: Friedrich, governor of Silicy (Baritone), Luzio, young nobleman (Tenor), Claudio, young nobleman (Tenor), Antonio, friends (Tenor), Angelo, friends (Bass), Isabella, Claudio’s sister (Soprano), Mariana, novice in the monestary (Soprano), Brighella, leader of the vigilantes (Bassbuffo), Danieli, landlord of a wine tavern (Bass), Dorella, chambermaid (Soprano), Pontio Pilato, Danieli’s valet (Tenor) judges, vigilantes , masks, pe...