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Domenico Scarlatti

Domenico Scarlatti was an Italian composer and keyboard player from the Baroque period, renowned for his innovative and technically challenging keyboard sonatas, which have had a profound impact on the evolution of classical music. Born on October 26, 1685, in Naples, Italy, he spent the majority of his life in Portugal and Spain, serving as a court composer for various royal families. more

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