Alessandro Scarlatti: His Life And Works (1905)

By Edward Joseph Dent

Book Overview

Alessandro Scarlatti: His Life And Works is a comprehensive biography of the Italian composer Alessandro Scarlatti, written by Edward Joseph Dent and originally published in 1905. The book delves into Scarlatti's life, from his birth in 1660 in Palermo, Sicily, to his death in Naples in 1725. It explores Scarlatti's musical career, including his work as a composer, conductor, and teacher, as well as his personal life and relationships. The book also provides extensive analysis of Scarlatti's music, including his operas, cantatas, and other works. Dent's writing is detailed, informative, and engaging, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and work of Alessandro Scarlatti, or in the history of Baroque music more generally.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164562436
• ISBN13: 9781164562436
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"