Donizetti's Belisario was a success, showcasing his theatrical instinct and emotional pathos. Belisario is betrayed by his wife Antonina, falsely accused of treason, blinded, and exiled. Proof of his innocence comes too late, and he is mortally wounded in a final victory. Performed recorded without an audience in Bergamo during the Covid lockdown in November 2020, reflecting defiance amidst ruin.
