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Domenico Scarlatti

Domenico Scarlatti

1685–1757

Baroquecomposerharpsichordistorganist

Quick Facts

Born
1685
Died
1757

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composerharpsichordistorganist

Biography

Wikipedia
Giuseppe Domenico Scarlatti was an Italian composer. He is classified primarily as a Baroque composer chronologically, although his music was influential in the development of the Classical style. Like his renowned father Alessandro Scarlatti, he composed in a variety of musical forms, although today he is known mainly for his 555 keyboard sonatas. He spent much of his life in the service of the Portuguese and Spanish royal families.

Works & Events

1685

Birth of Domenico Scarlatti

birth

Derived from Wikidata date of birth (P569).

1714

Premiere of Amor d'un ombra e gelosia d'un'aura (Domenico Scarlatti)

premierePalazzetto Zuccari

Derived from Wikidata date of first performance (P1191).

1757

Death of Domenico Scarlatti

death

Derived from Wikidata date of death (P570).

1969

Premiere of The Taming of the Shrew (Domenico Scarlatti)

premiereStaatsoper Stuttgart

Derived from Wikidata date of first performance (P1191).

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