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Domenico Scarlatti

Born: 26th October 1685, Naples

Died: 23rd July 1757, Madrid

Nationality: Italian

Giuseppe Domenico Scarlatti, also known as Domingo or Doménico 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.

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Interview, Julius Asal on Scarlatti and Scriabin

The young German pianist discusses his debut album on Deutsche Grammophon, the connections which he feels between these two composers who seemingly inhabit 'different universes', his love of improvisation, and how music became his 'first attempt at communication' as a toddler.

Interview, Federico Colli on Domenico Scarlatti

The Italian pianist talks to Katherine about The Power of Illusion, the first instalment of his projected survey of the Neapolitan composer's keyboard sonatas.

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