Biber: Sonatae tam aris quam aulis servientes (1676)
Chandos - CHAN 0591
Kompozytor
Heinrich Biber (1644-1704)
Heinrich Biber (1644-1704)
Wykonawcy
Michael Laird, trumpet
Mark Bennett, trumpet
Katherine McGillivray, viola
Jane Rogers, viola
Tim Cronin, viola
Purcell Quartet
Michael Laird, trumpet
Mark Bennett, trumpet
Katherine McGillivray, viola
Jane Rogers, viola
Tim Cronin, viola
Purcell Quartet
Utwory na płycie:
- Tk 1 Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber Sonatae tam aris quam aulis servientes (1676) Sonata I a otto
- Tk 2 Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber Sonatae tam aris quam aulis servientes (1676) Sonata II a sei
- Tk 3 Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber Sonatae tam aris quam aulis servientes (1676) Sonata III a sei
- Tk 4 Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber Sonatae tam aris quam aulis servientes (1676) Sonata IV a cinque
- Tk 5 Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber Sonatae tam aris quam aulis servientes (1676) Sonata V a sei
- Tk 6 Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber Sonatae tam aris quam aulis servientes (1676) Sonata VI a cinque
- Tk 7 Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber Sonatae tam aris quam aulis servientes (1676) Sonata VII a cinque
- Tk 8 Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber Sonatae tam aris quam aulis servientes (1676) Sonata VIII a cinque
- Tk 9 Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber Sonatae tam aris quam aulis servientes (1676) Sonata IX a cinque
- Tk 10 Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber Sonatae tam aris quam aulis servientes (1676) Sonata X a cinque
- Tk 11 Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber Sonatae tam aris quam aulis servientes (1676) Sonata XI a cinque
- Tk 12 Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber Sonatae tam aris quam aulis servientes (1676) Sonata XII a otto
Biber was one of the most important composers for the violin in the history of the instrument. His technique allowed him to easily reach the 6th and 7th positions, employ multiple stops in intricate polyphonic passages, and explore the various possibilities of scordatura tuning. He also wrote one of the earliest known pieces for solo violin, the monumental passacaglia of the Mystery Sonatas. During Biber's lifetime, his music was known and imitated throughout Europe. In the late 18th century he was named the best violin composer of the 17th century by music historian Charles Burney. In the late 20th century Biber's music, especially the Mystery Sonatas, enjoyed a renaissance. Today, it is widely performed and recorded.