Composer: Antonio Soler
Performer: Evgeny Konnov
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Naxos
Catalogue: 8574344
Release: 2022
Size: 0.99 GB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
Keyboard Sonata No. 93 in F major (Op. 4 No. 3)
01. I. Andante amabile espressivo
02. II. Allegro ma non presto
03. III. Minuettos I & II
04. IV. Allegro molto
Keyboard Sonata No. 94 in G major, Op. 4 No 4
05. I. Andante gracioso e con moto
06. II. Allegro non troppo
07. III. Minuettos I & II
08. IV. Allegro
Keyboard Sonata No. 95 in A major (Op. 4 No. 5)
09. I. Andante grazioso con moto
10. II. Allegro espressivo non presto
11. III. Minuettos I & II
12. IV. Allegro pastoril
Antonio Soler is best known for his many keyboard sonatas. His training as a church musician and a post as organist at the royal palace and monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial brought him into contact with musicians such as Domenico Scarlatti from the court of Philip II. With the Op. 4 sonatas the influence of Scarlatti mixes with new styles emerging from Vienna. Soler’s Classical forms include lively dances to go along with elegant delicacy, solemnity and drama – all enhanced by his characteristic sparkling ornamentation and virtuoso technique.