When Titans Duel: Handel vs. Scarlatti in the Baroque Showdown

Description When Titans Duel: Handel vs. Scarlatti in the Baroque Showdown in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact In early 1700s Rome, Handel and Scarlatti participated in a legendary keyboard duel judged by local nobility. Though equals on the harpsichord, Handel’s mastery of the organ gave him the edge. Scarlatti reportedly acknowledged Handel’s superiority—an extraordinary moment of respect between two of the Baroque era’s greatest composers. ______________________________...

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Ever wonder who were the Florentine Camerata? Where did the conductor’s baton come from? Or the difference between Opera Buffa and Opera Seria? These little nuggets of classical music trivia are what this podcast is all about. Come hop around music history with me, Steven Hobé, as we take a minute to get the scoop!