The opera, premiered in 1838, is performed in the1852 revision made by the composer for Liszt's performances.
Libretto by Léon de Wailly & Auguste Barbier, after Cellini's autobiography.
Compact discs.
Program notes by Eva Reisinger in German, English & French, & French libretto with English translation inserted in container.
Recorded from the live performance of Sept. 19, 2003 in the Konzerthaus, Berlin.
Sung in French.