The Roman Sacred Music of Alessandro Scarlatti

Focusing on Alessandro Scarlatti's sacred music in Rome, this book delves into the composer's life, his connections with local institutions, and the unique characteristics of his repertoire compared to contemporaries. Through extensive archival research, Luca Della Libera presents a comprehensive overview of Scarlatti's activities and influence in the city. An appendix featuring transcriptions of archival sources enhances its scholarly value, making this the first major English publication on Scarlatti's sacred works, offering fresh insights for musicology and early modern studies researchers.