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

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. Show more

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

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

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. Show more