Scarlatti remained in Spain for the remaining 25 years of his life. After his wife died in 1739, he married a Spaniard, Anastasia Maxarti Ximenes, and had four more kids with her.

Domenico Scarlatti (born October 26, 1685, Naples [Italy]—died July 23, 1757, Madrid, Spain) was an Italian composer noted particularly for his 555 keyboard sonatas, which substantially expanded the …

With the thorough musical grounding he brought with him from Italy, and his own brilliance on the harpsichord, Scarlatti immersed himself in the folk tunes and dance rhythms of Spain, with their …

Jun 20, 2025 · Domenico Scarlatti’s music continues to captivate listeners with its inventiveness and charm. His keyboard sonatas and legacy stand as a testament to the power of individual creativity, …

Attracted by the unknown, Scarlatti abandoned the post of maestro di cappella at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Natural curiosity and the fascination of distant countries induced him to undertake a voyage to …

After two years in Venice, Scarlatti moved to Rome in 1708, and entered the service of the exiled Polish queen, Maria Casimira. From 1714 he was Maestro of the Cappella Giulia in the Vatican, holding the …

Domenico Scarlatti was an Italian composer who spent much of his life in the service of the Portuguese and Spanish royal families. Today he is known mainly for his 555+ keyboard sonatas.

Considered the founder of modern keyboard technique, Scarlatti was the first composer to utilize such typical keyboard devices as the crossing of hands, fast repeated notes, and passages in parallel …

Italian composer Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757) composed a variety of music including operas, oratorios, and sacred music. He is most remembered, however, for his 555 short sonatas for …

Dec 9, 2024 · Scarlatti is best known for his 555 keyboard sonatas, composed primarily for harpsichord. These works are celebrated for their inventive use of harmony, rhythm, and keyboard techniques.