The scene of the hero and his squire taking part in the wedding of Comacho was chosen by the poet Daniel Schiebeler (1741–1771) when he was a student aged 18[2][b] for the libretto of a Singspiel, entitled Basilio und Quiteria, which he offered to the composer Georg Philipp Telemann,[3] around 60 years his senior.

[1] Telemann uses the story's occasions for humorous effects, including elements from the opera seria, to characterize the noble people, as well as folk music for the peasants.

[3][5] A reviewer notes: In summary, here is a work which should have a wide appeal for its musical diversity, skilful characterization and captivating melodies.

In works such as this, the tension between established and newly emerging ideas, musical and dramatic, is to the fore, underlining both Telemann's almost ceaseless interest in experimentation, and a seemingly ever-youthful curiosity which belies his advanced years.

It was performed by the Ensemble Barock vokal of the Hochschule für Musik Mainz and the Neumeyer Consort, conducted by Felix Koch.