History of Naples - Domenico Scarlatti - Sonata in C major K159 - Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli, pianoDomenico Scarlatti, born in 1685, was deeply connected to Naples, where his musical journey began. As the son of renowned composer Alessandro Scarlatti, he was immersed in the rich Neapolitan Baroque tradition from a young age. Naples, a vibrant cultural hub in the early 18th century, shaped Scarlatti’s early compositions, particularly his sacred music and operas. Though he later became famous f