Pietro Domenico Paradisi (also Pier Domenico Paradies) (Naples, 1707 – Venice, August 25, 1791) was an Italian composer, harpsichordist and harpsichord teacher, most prominently known for a composition popularly entitled "Toccata in A". Life and work Probably a student of Nicola Porpora, he dedicated himself at first to composing for the theater. In 1746 he moved to London, where he became known as a teacher of harpsichord and singing; among his students was Gertrud Elisabeth Mara, probably around 1750. In 1770 he returned to Italy. Instrumental and vocal music His reputat… read more
Pietro Domenico Paradisi (also Pier Domenico Paradies) (Naples, 1707 – Venice, August 25, 1791) was an Italian composer, harpsichordist and harpsichord teacher, most prominently known for a composition popularly entitled "Toccata in A". Life and work Probably a student of Nicola Por… read more
Pietro Domenico Paradisi (also Pier Domenico Paradies) (Naples, 1707 – Venice, August 25, 1791) was an Italian composer, harpsichordist and harpsichord teacher, most prominently known for a composition popularly entitled "Toccata in A". Life and work Probably a student of Nicola Porpora, he dedicated himself at first to composing for the theater. In 174… read more
