Domenico Scarlatti, born on 26 October 1685 in Naples, Italy, composed 555 keyboard sonatas for harpsichord or the earliest pianofortes. Only a small fraction of these sonatas were published during his lifetime, but his most famous collection, his 30 Essercizi,

Vladimir Horowitz, born on 1 October 1903, is generally considered one of the greatest pianists of all time. Known for his virtuoso technique, infinite degrees of colour, and high-voltage charisma, Horowitz mesmerised audiences with interpretations that produced sonorities that may

Domenico Scarlatti, one of the most prominent composers of the Baroque era, forged a uniquely productive partnership with his patron, Barbara of Portugal. Their decades-long relationship allowed Scarlatti the creative freedom to compose some of his most innovative and expressive

In 2025, we’re celebrating 300 years since Alessandro Scarlatti (1660-1725) left his mark on music history. Born in Palermo, Scarlatti composed over 100 operas and 600 chamber cantatas, many featuring exquisite da capo arias renowned for their lyrical elegance and

Every now and then, the people who enjoy, love, or seek out music undergo a very special kind of occurrence. It could happen at an exciting concert or festival or merely in the fabric of day-to-day life: listening to algorithm-recommended

Domenico Scarlatti’s final years are “of a contrast between a striking show of vitality, which saw him continue to father children up to the for the period advanced age of 64, and a creative mood of introspection which produced the

The Scarlatti family was one of the most prominent musical dynasties in Italy, with various branches of the family living in Sicily, Rome, and in northern Italy. Alessandro Scarlatti (1660-1725) became the most important opera composer of his generation in