It premiered in 1827 at La Scala in Milan starring Giovanni David as the protagonist Agobar. It was also the first of Pacini's operas to be performed in North America when a production was mounted in 1834 at New York's Italian Opera House.
The article needs expansion with a detailed performance history and synopsis. We also lack articles on the two lead female singers, Brigida Lorenzani (Leodato) and Stefania Favelli (Ezilda).