The singers were amateurs selected in the world of the Bolognese students;[2] among them, Rosina Giovannoni Zacchi as Lauretta and Ernesto Lavarello as Leonzio.

[1] In modern times, Re Enzo was revived in September 2004 at the Teatro Comunale di Bologna, with Cristiano Cremonini (Re Enzo), Yoon Bin Jung (Lauretta), Filomena Pericoli (Isabella), Giuseppe di Paola (Podestà) and Maurizio Amadori (Gigione).

The performance, conducted by Luigi Pagliarini, was presented as a collaboration between various institutions of the city of Bologna (Conservatory, Academy of Arts and University).

[1][4][5] Re Enzo is scored for the following instruments:[6] 2 piccolos, oboes, clarinets, bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, timpani, triangle, bells, cymbals, bass drum, harp, strings.

The story is centered around the figure of Re Enzo, King of Sardinia, captured by the army of Bologna during the battle of Fossalta and held prisoner in the palace later named after him.