Belcanto

Carolina surprises everyone and emerges as the star of the competition, surpassing both her sister and Sarrasine, the Prince's enigmatic favourite. Her triumph captures everyone's attention and she is offered the lead role in "La Cenerentola", triggering her sister's envy. Meanwhile Olympia, Henry's revolutionary sister, is injured in a clash with Austrian guards. Carolina rescues her, hiding her in the cellar of Domenico's inn. During the engagement party of Maddalena Bellerio and Colonel Pavel Falez, Carolina is forced to perform with Sarrasine, where she discovers a shocking secret about the mysterious singer.

Antonia, aiming for the role of her sister in "The Cinderella", reveals Olympia's hideout to Colonel Falez, who has always been fascinated by her. During an escape attempt, the revolutionary loses her life at the hands of Falez. Enrico, devastated by his sister's death, is suspicious of Antonia and begins a quest to discover the truth. Meanwhile, Carolina struggles with Saverio's return. Having confirmed Antonia's guilt, Enrico joins the revolutionaries and plans a revolt to sabotage the opera premiere, ready to do anything to avenge Olimpia.

Antonia prepares to face her return to the stage alone in ‘La Cenerentola'. Meanwhile, Saverio offers to help Enrico escape to Switzerland, while Giacomo is again faced with a difficult choice between his reborn love and his career.

The famous Giuseppe Verdi, impressed by Carolina's talent, offers her the role of Fenena in ‘Nabucco' through Crescenzi. Nevertheless, Carolina is determined to join Enrico on the battlefield against the Austrians. This is why Maria undertakes to protect her, trying to persuade her not to give up music and to seize this extraordinary opportunity. Meanwhile, Antonia strives in vain to usurp the role intended for her sister. Carolina, in the midst of these tensions, is faced with a new and profound realisation.