Music: An Appreciation, Brief 7th Edition (Kamien)

Giacomo Carissimi

http://www.answers.com/topic/giacomo-carissimi

A brief biography of the influential Italian church musician, composer, and key figure in the development of the oratorio form. A discography is provided.

Domenico Scarlatti

http://www.baroquemusic.org/bqxdscarl.html

Scarlatti was another important compositional innovator of the period who created stylistically influential music, including oratorios.

Using the websites provided above, answer the following questions.

1			Describe the life and work of Carissimi. What influence Carissimi had on the development of the oratorio?
2			Describe the life and work of Scarlatti. What influence did he have on the oratorio?