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Composer of the Week - Alessandro Scarlatti (1660-1725)

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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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Composer of the Week - Alessandro Scarlatti (1660-1725) - Episode 1

Donald Macleod explores Scarlatti's early years, when he made a name for himself conducting church choirs. With excerpts from Griselda.

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Composer of the Week - Alessandro Scarlatti (1660-1725) - Episode 2

Donald Macleod explores Alessandro Scarlatti's first period in Naples, where he influenced the course of the city's opera, writing around 70 works for the stage.

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Composer of the Week - Alessandro Scarlatti (1660-1725) - Episode 3

Donald Macleod focuses on Alessandro Scarlatti's less than triumphant return to Rome, as the composer sought more secure and regularly paid work.

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Composer of the Week - Alessandro Scarlatti (1660-1725) - Episode 4

Donald Macleod focuses on Alessandro Scarlatti's disillusionment with Rome and his opera failures for the Venetian carnival season in 1707.

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Composer of the Week - Alessandro Scarlatti (1660-1725) - Episode 5

Donald Macleod focuses on Alessandro Scarlatti's decline into poverty and evaluates his reputation as the founder of Neapolitan opera. Including excerpts from La Griselda.

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