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 Solar (1729-1783), hence the title. Scored for a chamber orchestra of Flute, Piccolo, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, Trumpet, & 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 born in Valencia, & lost his sight to diphtheria at the age of three. He began to study music five years later, & became one of Spain's most distinguished composers, musicologists, & pedagogues.