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Radio 3,59 mins

Alessandro Scarlatti (1660-1725)

Composer of the Week

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Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Alessandro Scarlatti, who is seen as the founder of Neapolitan opera. He appraises the composer's legacy, asking if we should re-evaluate his importance.

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