In order to show his gratitude to the Grand Duke for the incredible opportunity to study with Mercadante, Mabellini dedicated the cantata La partenza per la caccia to him in 1839. In 1840, his lyric opera Rolla, which is considered to be Mabellini’s greatest operatic success and composed under the supervision of Mercadante, was staged in Torino (at Teatro Carignano).
To express gratitude for the Grand Duke's generous offer to study under Mercadante, Mabellini created the cantata La partenza per la caccia in 1839. In 1840, he presented his lyric opera Rolla, widely recognized as his most successful operatic piece and composed with Mercadante’s assistance, at Teatro Carignano in Torino.