Domenico Scarlatti

Domenico Scarlatti (1685–1757) was a composer, harpsichordist and organist.

Also recorded as Scarlatti; D. Scarlatti.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Giuseppe Domenico Scarlatti.

Born at Naples in 1685, died at Madrid in 1757.

In detail

training under Francesco Gasparini is recorded. the recorded working language is Italian and Spanish.

The field of work recorded is sonata and opera. The authority associates the name with Baroque music and Classical period.

Positions recorded include chapelmaster.

Works named in the authority record are Essercizi per gravicembalo.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword.

Sources

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“Domenico Scarlatti”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q167837: Domenico Scarlatti
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