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What was Scarlatti's wife's name?

  • Maria Caterina Gentili

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Maria Caterina Gentili was the wife of the renowned Italian composer Domenico Scarlatti. Their marriage took place in 1728 in Rome, where Scarlatti held the position of maestro di cappella at the royal chapel. Gentili was the daughter of a Roman nobleman, and their union brought together two prominent families in the city's musical and social circles.
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