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Who was Domenico Scarlatti’s father?

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Domenico Scarlatti’s father was the famous Italian composer Alessandro Scarlatti. Alessandro Scarlatti (1660–1725) was a prolific composer known for his operas and religious works, and he played a significant role in the development of the Italian overture.123