Antonio Soler's nearly 140 preserved sonatas represent the most significant contribution to the keyboard repertoire by a Spanish composer in the 18th century.
Composer Biography
Padre Antonio Soler, a Spanish composer, lived for many years in the Monastery of San Lorenzo, protected by King Carlos III, and was tutor to the King's son, Infante Don Gabriel.
Recording & Production
This album includes the first world recording of Soler's Sonata nº 129, which was previously considered lost but was found in the Archives of the Guadalupe Monastery in Spain.
Instruments
The choice between harpsichord and fortepiano for 18th-century Iberian keyboard music was often a matter of availability, as indicated by titles like José Teixidor's 'Sonata in D Major for harpsichord and fortepiano'.
Interpretation
Pianist Luis Fernando Pérez did not rely on existing editions for this recording, but instead assembled the works directly from the original manuscripts.
Performer Biography
Luis Fernando Pérez, the pianist on this album, is one of the few pianists to have received the 'Albéniz Medal' from the Albéniz Public Foundation & Museum.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Antonio Soler, a Spanish composer, blended tradition with innovation, past with future, and national folklore with an international language in his music.
