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Biber: Rosenkranzsonaten, C 90-105
Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber
2020
44 tracks
2 uur, 22 min
Album Description
Immerse yourself in the rich, Baroque world of Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber with his masterful "Rosenkranzsonaten, C 90-105." This captivating collection, released on March 6, 2020, by Pan Classics, is a testament to Biber's genius and his profound influence on the Baroque violin repertoire. Spanning over two hours, this album is a journey through fifteen sonatas and a passacaglia, each intricately composed and performed with exquisite precision by Gunar Letzbor and the ensemble Ars Antiqua Austria.
The "Rosenkranzsonaten" is a unique cycle of sonatas, each inspired by the mysteries of the rosary, offering a blend of technical virtuosity and spiritual depth. From the somber tones of "The Annunciation" in D Minor to the triumphant "Crowning of the Virgin Mary" in C Major, each sonata is a distinct musical narrative, showcasing Biber's innovative use of scordatura (retuning the strings) and his mastery of the violin.
Gunar Letzbor, a renowned violinist and conductor, leads Ars Antiqua Austria with a keen sense of historical authenticity and expressive depth. The ensemble's performance brings to life the intricate counterpoint and rich harmonies of Biber's compositions, making this recording a standout in the genre of Baroque chamber music.
Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast of Baroque music or a curious newcomer, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. The meticulous attention to detail in both the composition and performance makes "Rosenkranzsonaten, C 90-105" a timeless addition to any music collection.
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Tracks
Rosenkranzsonate No. 1 in D Minor, C 90 "The Annunciation": I. PraeludiumHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Gunar Letzbor, Ars Antiqua Austria
Rosenkranzsonate No. 1 in D Minor, C 90 "The Annunciation": II. Aria allegro - VariatioHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Gunar Letzbor, Ars Antiqua Austria
Rosenkranzsonate No. 1 in D Minor, C 90 "The Annunciation": III. Adagio - FinaleHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Gunar Letzbor, Ars Antiqua Austria
Rosenkranzsonate No. 2 in A Major, C 91 "Mary's Visit to Elizabeth": I. SonataHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Gunar Letzbor, Ars Antiqua Austria
Rosenkranzsonate No. 2 in A Major, C 91 "Mary's Visit to Elizabeth": II. AllemandeHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Gunar Letzbor, Ars Antiqua Austria
Rosenkranzsonate No. 2 in A Major, C 91 "Mary's Visit to Elizabeth": III. PrestoHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Gunar Letzbor, Ars Antiqua Austria
Rosenkranzsonate No. 3 in B Minor, C 92 "The Nativity": I. SonataHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Gunar Letzbor, Ars Antiqua Austria
Rosenkranzsonate No. 3 in B Minor, C 92 "The Nativity": II. Courante - DoubleHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Gunar Letzbor, Ars Antiqua Austria
Rosenkranzsonate No. 3 in B Minor, C 92 "The Nativity": III. AdagioHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Gunar Letzbor, Ars Antiqua Austria
Rosenkranzsonate No. 4 in D Minor, C 93 "The Presentation"Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Gunar Letzbor, Ars Antiqua Austria
Rosenkranzsonate No. 5 in A Major, C 94 "Child Jesus in the Temple": I. PraeludiumHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Gunar Letzbor, Ars Antiqua Austria
Rosenkranzsonate No. 5 in A Major, C 94 "Child Jesus in the Temple": II. AllemandeHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Gunar Letzbor, Ars Antiqua Austria
Rosenkranzsonate No. 5 in A Major, C 94 "Child Jesus in the Temple": III. GigueHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Gunar Letzbor, Ars Antiqua Austria
Rosenkranzsonate No. 5 in A Major, C 94 "Child Jesus in the Temple": IV. Sarabande - DoubleHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Gunar Letzbor, Ars Antiqua Austria
Rosenkranzsonate No. 6 in C Minor, C 95 "The Agony in the Garden": Ia. LamentoHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Gunar Letzbor, Ars Antiqua Austria
Rosenkranzsonate No. 6 in C Minor, C 95 "The Agony in the Garden": Ib. AdagioHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Gunar Letzbor, Ars Antiqua Austria
Rosenkranzsonate No. 6 in C Minor, C 95 "The Agony in the Garden": Ic. AdagioHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Gunar Letzbor, Ars Antiqua Austria
Rosenkranzsonate No. 7 in F Major, C 96 "The Scourging of Jesus": I. Allemande - VariatioHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Gunar Letzbor, Ars Antiqua Austria
Rosenkranzsonate No. 7 in F Major, C 96 "The Scourging of Jesus": II. Sarabande - VariatioHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Gunar Letzbor, Ars Antiqua Austria
Rosenkranzsonate No. 8 in B-Flat Major, C 97 "The Crown of Thorns": I. SonataHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Gunar Letzbor, Ars Antiqua Austria
Rosenkranzsonate No. 8 in B-Flat Major, C 97 "The Crown of Thorns": II. Gigue - Doubles I & IIHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Gunar Letzbor, Ars Antiqua Austria
Rosenkranzsonate No. 9 in A Minor, C 98 "Carrying the Cross": I. SonataHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Gunar Letzbor, Ars Antiqua Austria
Rosenkranzsonate No. 9 in A Minor, C 98 "Carrying the Cross": II. Courante - DoubleHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Gunar Letzbor, Ars Antiqua Austria
Rosenkranzsonate No. 9 in A Minor, C 98 "Carrying the Cross": III. FinaleHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Gunar Letzbor, Ars Antiqua Austria
Rosenkranzsonate No. 10 in G Minor, C 99 "The Crucifixion": I. PraeludiumHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Gunar Letzbor, Ars Antiqua Austria
Rosenkranzsonate No. 10 in G Minor, C 99 "The Crucifixion": II. Aria - VariatioHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Gunar Letzbor, Ars Antiqua Austria
Rosenkranzsonate No. 11 in G Major, C 100 "The Resurrection": I. SonataHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Gunar Letzbor, Ars Antiqua Austria
Rosenkranzsonate No. 11 in G Major, C 100 "The Resurrection": II. Surrexit Christus hodieHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Gunar Letzbor, Ars Antiqua Austria
Rosenkranzsonate No. 11 in G Major, C 100 "The Resurrection": III. AdagioHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Gunar Letzbor, Ars Antiqua Austria
Rosenkranzsonate No. 12 in C Major, C 101 "The Ascension": I. IntradaHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Gunar Letzbor, Ars Antiqua Austria
Rosenkranzsonate No. 12 in C Major, C 101 "The Ascension": II. Aria tubicinumHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Gunar Letzbor, Ars Antiqua Austria
Rosenkranzsonate No. 12 in C Major, C 101 "The Ascension": III. Allamande - VariatioHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Gunar Letzbor, Ars Antiqua Austria
Rosenkranzsonate No. 12 in C Major, C 101 "The Ascension": IV. Courante - DoubleHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Gunar Letzbor, Ars Antiqua Austria
Rosenkranzsonate No. 13 in D Minor, C 102 "The Holy Ghost": I. SonataHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Gunar Letzbor, Ars Antiqua Austria
Rosenkranzsonate No. 13 in D Minor, C 102 "The Holy Ghost": II. GavotteHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Gunar Letzbor, Ars Antiqua Austria
Rosenkranzsonate No. 13 in D Minor, C 102 "The Holy Ghost": III. GigueHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Gunar Letzbor, Ars Antiqua Austria
Rosenkranzsonate No. 13 in D Minor, C 102 "The Holy Ghost": IV. SarabandeHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Gunar Letzbor, Ars Antiqua Austria
Rosenkranzsonate No. 14 in D Major, C 103 "The Assumption of Mary": I. GraveHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Gunar Letzbor, Ars Antiqua Austria
Rosenkranzsonate No. 14 in D Major, C 103 "The Assumption of Mary": II. Aria - GigueHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Gunar Letzbor, Ars Antiqua Austria
Rosenkranzsonate No. 15 in C Major, C 104 "Crowning of the Virgin Mary": I. SonataHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Gunar Letzbor, Ars Antiqua Austria
Rosenkranzsonate No. 15 in C Major, C 104 "Crowning of the Virgin Mary": II. AriaHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Gunar Letzbor, Ars Antiqua Austria
Rosenkranzsonate No. 15 in C Major, C 104 "Crowning of the Virgin Mary": III. CanzoneHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Gunar Letzbor, Ars Antiqua Austria
Rosenkranzsonate No. 15 in C Major, C 104 "Crowning of the Virgin Mary": IV. SarabandeHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Gunar Letzbor, Ars Antiqua Austria
Passacaglia in G Minor, C 105 “The Guardian Angel”Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Gunar Letzbor, Ars Antiqua Austria
Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, born in 1644 in Wartenberg, Bohemia (now Stráž pod Ralskem, Czech Republic), was a virtuoso violinist and composer whose extraordinary talent left an indelible mark on the Baroque era. Renowned for his exceptional skill on the violin, Biber was known to master the instrument up to the seventh position, a feat that set him apart from his contemporaries. His innovative use of scordatura, a technique involving retuning the strings of the violin, added a unique and expressive dimension to his compositions.
Biber's musical journey took him from his humble beginnings to the courts of Graz and Kroměříž, before settling in Salzburg, where he served as the Hofkapellmeister from 1684. His compositions, particularly his violin works, are celebrated for their originality and emotional depth. Among his most famous works are the "Rosary Sonatas," a collection of deeply symbolic and affect-laden pieces that showcase his virtuosity and compositional genius.
Recognized during his lifetime as one of the greatest violinists of his century, Biber's influence extended beyond his performances. His published instrumental music helped spread his reputation far and wide, though his innovative techniques sometimes drew criticism from his peers. Despite this, his legacy endures, and his music continues to captivate audiences with its brilliance and emotional resonance. Biber's contributions to the Baroque repertoire are a testament to his enduring genius and his place as one of the most significant figures in the history of Western music.
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