
Soler: Keyboard Sonatas No 16-27 / Vestard Shimkus
This collection completes the 27 sonatas by Padre Antonio Soler which make up his contribution to the Fitzwilliam manuscript. Nos 1â15 are available on Naxos 8.572515. These bipartite sonatas contain prime examples of Solerâs theories of modulation, from elegant âslowâ passing between notes to âagitatedâ extremes of contrast. The result is constant surprise, both in spectacular technique and expressive depth. Award-winning pianist Vestard Shimkus has been described as âa phenomenonâ (conductor Paavo JĂ€rvi), âsuperbâ (American Record Guide) and âinspiredâ (BBC.co.uk website).
This collection completes the 27 sonatas by Padre Antonio Soler which make up his contribution to the Fitzwilliam manuscript. Nos 1â15 are available on Naxos 8.572515. These bipartite sonatas contain prime examples of Solerâs theories of modulation, from elegant âslowâ passing between notes to âagitatedâ extremes of contrast. The result is constant surprise, both in spectacular technique and expressive depth. Award-winning pianist Vestard Shimkus has been described as âa phenomenonâ (conductor Paavo JĂ€rvi), âsuperbâ (American Record Guide) and âinspiredâ (BBC.co.uk website).
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This collection completes the 27 sonatas by Padre Antonio Soler which make up his contribution to the Fitzwilliam manuscript. Nos 1â15 are available on Naxos 8.572515. These bipartite sonatas contain prime examples of Solerâs theories of modulation, from elegant âslowâ passing between notes to âagitatedâ extremes of contrast. The result is constant surprise, both in spectacular technique and expressive depth. Award-winning pianist Vestard Shimkus has been described as âa phenomenonâ (conductor Paavo JĂ€rvi), âsuperbâ (American Record Guide) and âinspiredâ (BBC.co.uk website).


















