the score "based on Verdi's Paris autograph," which has to be regarded as the most authentic, as long as there is no critical, complete Verdi edition," and these performances were recorded and released on DVD.Verónica Villarroel sang the role of Hélène. In Europe, performances were given by Oper Frankfurt in April 2003 and by the Vienna State Opera in April 2004. There was a recording made of a concert performance in the Concertgebouw, Amsterdam on 22 January 2005 with Nelly Miricioiu as Hélène. This opera was performed in March 2014 by Sarasota Opera as part of its "Verdi Cycle" of all the composer's works to be presented by 2016. Other companies in Bilbao, Spain (the "Tutto Verdi" series presented by ABAO) and Parma's Teatro Regio with its "Festival Verdi" have also presented all of Verdi's operas. Roles Synopsis Time: 1095 and 1099 AD Place: Toulouse (Act 1); Palestine, near Jerusalem (Acts 2–4) Act 1 Scene 1: The palace of the Count of Toulouse Late at night Hélène is with her lover, Gaston. His family and hers have long been in conflict, but on the following day and prior to Gaston's departure for the First Crusade, it has been agreed that there will be a solemn reconciliation between the two families. (Duet: Adieu, mon bien-aimé / "Farewell, my beloved!"). After he leaves, Hélène and her companion, Isaure, pray for Gaston's safety. Scene 2: The following morning outside the chapel The Count proclaims the reconciliation and gives Gaston Hélène's hand in marriage. However, standing to one side, Roger, the Count's brother is quietly furious, since he is in love with Hélène. He leaves, after which the Papal Legate announces that the Pope has appointed Gaston to lead the Crusade, Gaston swears to follow him and he is awarded the Count's white cloak as a symbol of his loyalty. They enter the chapel. Returning, Roger proclaims his hatred of Gaston (Aria: Oh dans l'ombre, dans la mystère / "Oh! In darkness and mystery remain hidden, guilty passion") and approaches a soldier with whom he has plotted to kill his rival. He instructs the soldier to kill the man who will not be wearing the white cloak. (Aria: Ah! Viens, démon, esprit du mal / "Ah, come, demon, spirit of evil"). From inside the chapel the sound of uproar is heard. The soldier-murderer rushes out pursued by others while Roger gloats in his triumph.