Carolina Pro Musica presents “Celebrating Alessandro Scarlatti” (who died 300 hundred years ago in 1725). Scarlatti wrote over 60 operas, 600 cantatas and instrumental works. He is credited with developing the musical forms used in the Baroque period. Living between Naples and Rome he wrote works for famous music lovers from Queen Christina of Sweden, Cardinal Ottoboni, Ferdinando de’ Medici and the viceroys of Spain. Come share in music not heard much today. The concert is March 3, 2025, 8:00 pm at The Abbey Basilica, 100 Belmont Mt. Holly Rd, Belmont, NC 28012. The program features arias and a cantata plus works with strings and recorder.
Admission is free. Donations will be gladly accepted.