The Early Music Show

Padre Antonio Soler

Monday 21 January 2008 0:00-1:00 (Radio 3)

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.

Duration:

1 hour

The Early Music Show

Episode and Playlist Information

• 2 Feb 08 Versailles and Paris
• 27 Jan 08 George Herbert
• 27 Jan 08 Louis XV
• 26 Jan 08 John Taverner
• 26 Jan 08 What is Baroque?
• 20 Jan 08 Antonio Soler
• 20 Jan 08 George Herbert
• 19 Jan 08 John Taverner
• 13 Jan 08 Euripides's Medea