Antonio Soler OSH

1729 – born Olot, Spain
1736 (age 6) – enters the choir school of the Monastery of Montserrat
1746 (age 17) – appointed Choir Master in Lleida
1752 (age 23) – admitted to the Monastery of San Lorenzo del Escorial
1753 (age 24) – begins studying under Domenico Scarlatti & José de Nebra 
1783 (age 54) – dies
Father Soler's birthplace, Olot, is between the Fluvia River and the Pyrenees Mountains. Known for a 20-hour workday, he was appointed music teacher for the Infantes Antonio and Gabriel, sons of King Carlos III. He reminds me of John Vianney, known to hear confessions for 12-14 hours a day, which is quite a contrast to New Order churches where confessions are heard for one hour on Saturday. At Latin Mass churches confessions are heard every day.

Title: Retrato de Carlos III, niño (Carlos III at nine)
Artist: Jean Rank      Curator: Museo del Prado
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