In the Spring of 1845 Verdi's health forced a postponement until at least following August, although he was well enough to arrive in Naples by the end of July to oversee rehearsals.
1845. aasta kevadel sundis Verdi tervis lükkama edasi näidendit vähemalt tulevase augustini, ent oli piisavalt terve, et juuli lõpus sõita Napolisse ja jälgida proove.