Immerse yourself in the intricate and virtuosic world of Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber with the release of "Biber: Complete Violin Sonatas — 1681" on Delphian Records. This album, set to release on June 20, 2025, is a comprehensive collection of Biber's violin sonatas, showcasing his mastery of the instrument and his innovative compositional techniques.
Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 55 minutes, this album features a total of 12 sonatas, each a testament to Biber's unique style and technical prowess. The sonatas are presented in their original order, allowing listeners to experience the progression of Biber's musical ideas and his exploration of various keys and modes.
The album opens with Sonata No. 1 in A Major, C. 138, and closes with Sonata No. 81 in A Major, offering a journey through a wide range of emotions and musical textures. Each sonata is meticulously performed, highlighting the technical demands and expressive depth of Biber's compositions.
Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, an Austrian composer and violinist of the late Baroque period, is known for his innovative use of scordatura tuning and his contributions to the development of the violin sonata. His works are celebrated for their complexity, technical difficulty, and emotional resonance.
"Biber: Complete Violin Sonatas — 1681" is not just a collection of sonatas; it is a celebration of Biber's genius and a testament to the enduring power of his music. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience.
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Tracks
Sonatæ Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 1 in A Major, C. 138: I. [Praeludium]Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
Sonatæ Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 1 in A Major, C. 138: II. AdagioHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
Sonatæ Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 1 in A Major, C. 138: III. PrestoHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
Sonatæ Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 1 in A Major, C. 138: IV. VariationesHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
Sonatæ Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 1 in A Major, C. 138: V. FinaleHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
Sonatæ Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 2 in D Dorian Mode, C. 139: I. [Praeludium]Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
Sonatæ Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 2 in D Dorian Mode, C. 139: II. AriaHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
Sonatæ Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 2 in D Dorian Mode, C. 139: III. VariationesHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
Sonatæ Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 2 in D Dorian Mode, C. 139: IV. FinaleHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
Sonatæ Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 3 in F Major, C. 140: I. [Sonata:] Adagio – PrestoHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
Sonatæ Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 3 in F Major, C. 140: II. Aria & Variationes IHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
Sonatæ Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 3 in F Major, C. 140: III. Presto – Adagio – Allegro – AdagioHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
Sonatæ Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 3 in F Major, C. 140: IV. Variationes IIHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
Sonatæ Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 3 in F Major, C. 140: V. [Finale]Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
Sonatæ Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 4 in D Major, C. 141: I. [Sonata]Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
Sonatæ Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 4 in D Major, C. 141: II. PrestoHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
Sonatæ Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 4 in D Major, C. 141: III. Gigue – Double I – Double IIHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
Sonatæ Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 4 in D Major, C. 141: IV. Adagio – [Allegro] – AdagioHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
Sonatæ Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 4 in D Major, C. 141: V. AriaHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
Sonatæ Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 4 in D Major, C. 141: VI. VariationesHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
Sonatæ Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 4 in D Major, C. 141: VII. FinaleHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
Sonatae Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 84 in E Major: I. AdagioHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
Sonatae Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 84 in E Major: II. [Aria & Variationes I]Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
Sonatae Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 84 in E Major: III. [Aria & Variationes II]Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
Sonatae Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 84 in E Major: IV. [Aria & Variationes III]Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
Sonatae Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 84 in E Major: IV. FinaleHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
Sonatæ Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 5 in E Minor, C. 142: I. [Praeludium]Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
Sonatæ Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 5 in E Minor, C. 142: II. Variationes IHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
Sonatæ Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 5 in E Minor, C. 142: III. PrestoHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
Sonatæ Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 5 in E Minor, C. 142: IV. AriaHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
Sonatæ Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 5 in E Minor, C. 142: V. Variationes IIHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
Sonatæ Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 6 in C Minor, C. 143: I. [Sonata]Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
Sonatæ Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 6 in C Minor, C. 143: II. PassacagliHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
Sonatæ Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 6 in C Minor, C. 143: III. [Adagio]Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
Sonatæ Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 6 in C Minor, C. 143: IV. GavotteHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
Sonatæ Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 6 in C Minor, C. 143: V. AdagioHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
Sonatæ Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 6 in C Minor, C. 143: VI. Allegro - AdagioHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
Sonatæ Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 7 in G Major, C. 144: I. PreaeludiumHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
Sonatæ Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 7 in G Major, C. 144: II. Aria - PrestoHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
Sonatæ Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 7 in G Major, C. 144: III. AdagioHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
Sonatæ Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 7 in G Major, C. 144: IV. CiaconaHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
Sonatæ Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 8 in A Major, C. 145: I. [Sonata]Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
Sonatæ Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 8 in A Major, C. 145: II. [Sonata II]Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
Sonatæ Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 8 in A Major, C. 145: III. AriaHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
Sonatæ Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 8 in A Major, C. 145: IV. SarabandaHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
Sonatæ Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 8 in A Major, C. 145: V. Aria [- Gigue]Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
Sonatae Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 81 in A Major: I. AdagioHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
Sonatae Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 81 in A Major: II. PrestoHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
Sonatae Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 81 in A Major: III. [Fantasia]Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
Sonatae Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 81 in A Major: IV. AriaHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Bojan Čičić, The Illyria Consort
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