Francesca da Rimini is an 1831 opera by Saverio Mercadante to a libretto by Felice Romani based on Silvio Pellico's play which had already been set twice and ultimately was set by fifteen composers. It was to be premiered in Madrid in 1831, but the premiere was cancelled and the opera lost. It was rediscovered and performed in July 2016 at the Palazzo Ducale, Martina Franca for the Festival della Valle d'Itria, Italy. Recording Francesca da Rimini Fabio Luisi, Dynamic DVD 2017 References Operas by Saverio Mercadante Italian-language operas 1831 operas Operas Works based on Inferno (Dante) Operas based on plays Operas set in the 13th century Operas set in Italy Operas based on real people Cultural depictions of Francesca da Rimini Operas based on works by Dante Alighieri