What was Scarlatti's mother's name?
Antonia Anzalone
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Answer
Antonia Anzalone was the mother of the renowned Italian composer and harpsichordist Domenico Scarlatti. Born in Trapani, Sicily, in 1660, she was a talented singer and musician in her own right. Her marriage to Alessandro Scarlatti, a prominent composer and teacher, resulted in the birth of Domenico in 1685. Antonia's musical influence on her son is evident in his compositions, which display a mastery of vocal and instrumental techniques.
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