An illustrated look at the life and works of Padre Antonio Soler. Comparing his interests to those of Domenico Scarlatti and in particular the relationships between his music and the flamenco dances.

Includes flamenco dancing to the music of Soler played on the harpsichord by Richard Lester.

Sonata No 19 in D minor
Sonata No 20 in D minor
Sonata No 23 in F major
Sonata No 11 in A major
Sonata No 6 in D minor
Sonata No 5 in D minor
Sonata No 25 in G major

Sonata R.90 in F sharp major
Sonata R.88 in D flat major
Sonata R.56 in F major
Sonata R.117 in D minor
Sonata R.84 in D major
Sonata R.45 in G major
Sonata R.15 in D major
Fandango

Recorded December 1984
All Hallows Church, Twickenham

Messiaen has proved to be one of the most original composers of his time. Most of his works are for organ and La Nativité written in 1935 is one of the greatest contributions towards the instrument's repertoire.