The Resume

(May 2, 1660-October 24, 1725)
Known for his operas
Wrote ‘Pompeo (1683),’ ‘Teodora (1697),’ ‘Telemaco (1718)’ and ‘Griselda (1721)’
Father of Domenico Scarlatti

Why he might be annoying:

He got a high-paying job because his sister was sleeping with the viceroy of Naples (nepotism).
He exploited his talented son, Domenico.
When Domenico said he wanted to make his living on his own, he stopped speaking to him.
His operas are rarely performed today.

Why he might not be annoying:

After he established himself as an opera composer, the Pope banned opera in Rome, which hurt his career.
He influenced Handel, Bach, Mozart and many other composers.
One critic said he ‘practically created the language of classical music.’
Music satirist Peter Schickele did a comedy bit about how much Scarlatti would have weighed on Jupiter.

Credit: Wieland Kalligaro

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• An Asteroid was Named in My Honor (Ranked: 6480)
• Fiddlers
• I Died on United Nations Day [October 24th] (Ranked: 1725)
• Look at Me, My Picture Is Art
• Opera Singers and Composers
• Powdered Wig Wearers
• Profiles 15001-15250 (Ranked: 15142)
• Wieland Kalligaro's Profiles [Series 6]

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 6 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 9 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 25 Votes: 76.00% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 98 Votes: 51.02% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 26 Votes: 65.38% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 20 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 23 Votes: 65.22% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 43 Votes: 60.47% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 42 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 40 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 78 Votes: 62.82% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 110 Votes: 58.18% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 90 Votes: 66.67% Annoying