Scarlatti
composer
Biography
Scarlatti is referenced only as a chronological marker: the text states that many compositions were written for the harpsichord from Scarlatti's time (1670) to Beethoven's 'Moonlight Sonata' (1802), a span reflecting the period during which the improved, two-keyboard harpsichord was favored by musicians for its forte-piano pedals and greater tonal range. No further biographical detail is given.
Highlights
- Many harpsichord compositions are dated in the text as originating from Scarlatti's time (1670).
Source
Alfred Dolge, Pianos and Their Makers, Vol. I (1911).
Public domain.