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1. Padre Antonio Soler stands out as a prominent keyboard composer from 18th Century Spain. His sonatas exhibit remarkable brilliance and originality, often reflecting the distinctive tones of Iberian folk music. This edition presents a curated selection of fourteen of his finest sonatas, including Sonata in E minor, R.26 and Sonata in C# minor, R.21, both of which were chosen for the ABRSM Harpsichord repertoire in 2009.
Antonio Soler, a prolific Spanish composer, created over 500 sacred choral works during his lifetime. However, it is his approximately 200 keyboard sonatas that have captivated the interest of modern performers. Our anthology presents 18 of these sonatas, showcasing the full range of Soler's creative output. In a 1761 music theory treatise, Soler outlined techniques for rapid modulation between distant keys - techniques that are also evident in his keyboard works. This Urtext volume allows players to experience the subtlety and speed of Soler's modulations, as well as the brilliant lightness and occasional moments of pathos that characterize his keyboard sonatas.
