Soleriana is one of the longest orchestral works of the Spanish composer Joaquin Rodrigo . Each of its eight movements are based on a different Harpsichord sonata by his compatriot Antonio Soler (1729-1783), hence the title. Scored for a chamber orchestra of Flute, Piccolo, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, Trumpet, and Strings, it was first performed by the Berlin Philharmonic in 1953.

The delightful orchestration mimics the sound of the original Harpsichord. Joaquin Rodrigo (1901-1999) was bo...