Antonio Soler - Soler! (Gerardo Teissonnière)

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Composer: Antonio Soler

1. Sonata in G minor: R. 87
2. Sonata in D major: R. 84
3. Sonata in D minor: R. 39
4. Sonata in D minor: R. 24
5. Sonata in D minor: R. 15
6. Sonata in G minor: R. 42
7. Sonata in C minor: R. 19
8. Sonata in F sharp major: R. 90
9. Sonata in F sharp minor: R. 85
10. Sonata in D flat major: R. 88

Gerardo Teissonnière, piano

Date: 2026

Label: Steinway and Sons

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On his latest Steinway & Sons release, pianist Gerardo Teissonnière presents a compelling survey of the keyboard sonatas of Spanish composer Padre Antonio Soler (1729–1783). Highlighting their harmonic invention and rhythmic vitality, Teissonnière argues that Soler's distinctly Spanish idiom often surpasses the daring of his mentor, Domenico Scarlatti. Although originally composed for harpsichord and fortepiano, these works are brought to life on a modern concert grand by balancing historical performance practices with the expansive tonal capabilities of the 21st-century Steinway. Through this nuanced approach, Teissonnière succeeds in illuminating the profound artistic depth and expressive power of Soler’s underperformed masterworks.

Acclaimed internationally for his extraordinary musicianship and rare sensibility, Puerto Rican-born pianist Gerardo Teissonnière maintains a vibrant global career as a soloist, chamber musician, and recording artist. Trained under legendary lineage successors including Vitya Vronsky Babin, he has performed in prestigious venues across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. His Steinway & Sons recordings of Beethoven's late sonatas and Schubert's complete impromptus achieved critical acclaim and over a million streams worldwide. An exclusive Steinway Artist and recipient of the 2025 Governor’s Award for the Arts from the Ohio Arts Council, Teissonnière combines distinguished concert appearances with dedicated artistic and educational honors.

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