Padre ANTONIO SOLER Sonata n.88 (Allegro) - Michel Mananes Live
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Antonio Francisco Javier José Soler Ramos, usually known today as Padre Antonio Soler, (baptized December 3, 1729 -- died December 20, 1783) was a Spanish composer whose works span the late Baroque and early Classical music eras. He is best known for his keyboard sonatas, an important contribution to the harpsichord, fortepiano and organ repertoire.
Soler was born in Olot near Girona, Catalonia. In 1736, when he was six, he entered the choir school of the great Monastery of Montserrat where he studied with the resident maestro Benito Esteve and organist Benito Valls. In 1744 he was appointed organist at the cathedral in La Seu d'Urgell and appointed as a subdeacon there. Later in his life, he held posts as chapel master in Lleida and El Escorial.
Soler was born in Olot near Girona, Catalonia. In 1736, when he was six, he entered the choir school of the great Monastery of Montserrat where he studied with the resident maestro Benito Esteve and organist Benito Valls. In 1744 he was appointed organist at the cathedral in La Seu d'Urgell and appointed as a subdeacon there. Later in his life, he held posts as chapel master in Lleida and El Escorial.