I Giuochi D'Agrigento (The Games of Agrigento) - Giovanni Paisiello
Information about the opera I Giuochi D'Agrigento by Giovanni Paisiello, and the best recordings available on CD or DVD, or for download.
A grim story about a love affair between a man and woman from rival families.
Synopsis
The opera is about a love affair between a man and woman from rival families.
Recommended recordings on CD
Rigon/Nardis/Bitar (Dynamic CDS 531/1-2)
First recording, but the opera is uninspiring and the performances are patchy; for collectors only.
Slovak Chamber Choir, Italian International Orchestra, conducted by Giovanni Battista Rigon.
Cast: Marcello Nardis (Eraclide), Razek François Bitar (Clearco), Maria Laura Martorana (Aspasia), Mara Lanfranchi (Egesta), Vincenzo Taormina (Cleone).
Dynamic CDS 531/1-2