Alessandro Scarlatti

Alessandro Scarlatti was born in Palermo (Italy). He is one of the largest representatives and the founder of Naples Opera school. The production of his opera in Rome was sponsored by the Queen of Sweden (who lived there at that time) and he becomes her bandmaster. In Naples he wrote numerous operas. In 1702 Scarlatti leaves Naples, in 1708 returns again and works there until 1717. He taught at one of the conservatories of Naples. Alessandro Scarlatti wrote almost 60 operas, 600 cantatas, numerous oratories, religious and instrumental pieces. Died in Naples.