Piero Piccioni - Lo Scopone Scientifico

Piero Piccioni’s "Lo Scopone Scientifico", is a captivating soundtrack composed for Luigi Comencini’s 1972 dark comedy. Piccioni delivers a masterful blend of jazz, classical motifs, and playful melodies that perfectly complement the film’s sharp social commentary.

The movie "Lo Scopone Scientifico" (The Scientific Cardplayer) tells the story of a poor Italian couple who engage in a high-stakes card game with a wealthy American widow and her butler. The film’s themes of greed, class struggle, and human folly are brilliantly reflected in Piccioni’s compositions. Tracks like "Lunga storia d’amore" and "Swinging Waltz" capture the emotional and comedic nuances of the characters, while pieces such as "Gioco di Carte" and "Tango Scopone" add a sense of suspense and drama to the narrative.