Composer: Antonio Soler
Performer: Vestard Shimkus
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Naxos
Catalogue: 8572516
Release: 2012
Size: 183 MB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
01. Keyboard Sonata No. 16 in E flat major
02. Keyboard Sonata No. 17 in E flat major
03. Keyboard Sonata No. 18 in C minor
04. Keyboard Sonata No. 19 in C minor
05. Keyboard Sonata No. 20 in C sharp minor
06. Keyboard Sonata No. 21 in C sharp minor
07. Keyboard Sonata No. 22 in D flat major
08. Keyboard Sonata No. 23 in D flat major
09. Keyboard Sonata No. 24 in D minor
10. Keyboard Sonata No. 25 in D minor
11. Keyboard Sonata No. 26 in E minor
12. Keyboard Sonata No. 27 in E minor
This collection completes the 27 sonatas by Padre Antonio Soler which make up his contribution to the Fitzwilliam manuscript. Nos. 1–15 are available on Naxos 8572515. These bipartite sonatas contain prime examples of Soler’s theories of modulation, from elegant “slow” passing between notes to “agitated” extremes of contrast. The result is constant surprise, both in spectacular technique and expressive depth. Award-winning pianist Vestard Shimkus has been described as “a phenomenon” (conductor Paavo Järvi), “superb” (American Record Guide) and “inspired”