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Padre Antonio Soler

Padre Antonio Soler

Catherine Bott presents a portrait of Spanish monk and composer Padre Antonio Soler.

The Early Music Show · BBC Radio 3

September 10, 20128m 57s

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Catherine Bott presents a portrait of the intriguing Spanish monk and composer, Padre Antonio Soler. A disciple of Domenico Scarlatti, Soler entered the monastery at El Escorial, near Madrid, in 1752, where he remained for the last 31 years of his life, composing keyboard sonatas, chamber music and choral works.