A dramatic cantata by Antonio Caldara revised by Luciano Sgrizzi
Cast in order of singing:
Chamber Orchestra of RADIO SVIZZERA ITALIANA
Conducted by EDWIN LOEHRER LUCIANO SGRIZZI
(harpsichord continuo)
Recording of a performance broadcast In Switzerland: made available by courtesy of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation
Il giuoco del qttadriglio was written in 1734 to the order of the Austrian empress, and first performed by four imperial princesses, among them Maria Theresa. This ' ravishing quartet for sopranos with various solo instruments and continuo ' describes the course of a game of cards in which the four ladies playing are clearly characterised.