  [Born in Sicily—1659-1725.] Scarlatti dwelt upon this earth Before the masters came. In Sicily he had his birth And gained an artist's name. The Order of the Golden Spur The Pope gave unto him, And princes often did bestir To satisfy his whim. His famous work, The Cat's Fugue dubbed, He named for his pet cat. One night her fur by dogship rubbed The right way for a spat, Upon the spinet keys she sprang, Wild music made her feet; And in Scarlatti's soul their rang The tones for music sweet. |
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