Roles
| Role | Voice type | Premiere Cast (Conductor: Antonio Farelli) |
|---|---|---|
| Emilia, a vestal virgin | soprano | Adelina Spech-Salvi |
| Giunia, another vestal and Emilia's friend | mezzo-soprano | Eloisa Buccini |
| Decio, a warrior and Emilia's lover | tenor | Domenico Reina |
| Publio, Decio's friend | baritone | Paul Barroilhet |
| Licinio Murena, a consul and Decio's father | tenor | Timoleone Barattini |
| Lucio Silano, a consul | bass | Michele Benedetti |
| Metello Pio, the High Priest | bass | Pietro Gianni |
| La gran vestale (the chief Vestal Virgin) | mezzo-soprano | Anna Salvetti |
Read more about this topic: La Vestale (Mercadante)
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