Composer

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Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Sonata

Compose Date

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1676

Publication Date

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1905

Average_duration

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7:30

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber's 'Mystery Sonata No. 11 in G major The Resurrection, C. 100' is a Baroque-era composition that was composed in the late 17th century. The piece is part of a collection of 15 sonatas known as the 'Rosary Sonatas' or 'Mystery Sonatas,' which are based on the 15 mysteries of the Rosary. The 'Resurrection' sonata is the 11th in the collection and is dedicated to the mystery of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. The 'Resurrection' sonata is believed to have premiered in the early 1680s, although the exact date is unknown. The piece is written for solo violin and is divided into five movements. The first movement, marked 'Sonata,' is a lively and joyful piece that sets the tone for the rest of the sonata. The second movement, marked 'Allamanda,' is a slower and more contemplative piece that features intricate ornamentation and virtuosic passages. The third movement, marked 'Aria,' is a beautiful and lyrical piece that showcases the violin's singing qualities. The fourth movement, marked 'Sarabanda,' is a slow and stately dance that features rich harmonies and expressive phrasing. The final movement, marked 'Gigue,' is a fast and lively dance that brings the sonata to a joyful and triumphant conclusion. One of the most notable characteristics of the 'Resurrection' sonata is its use of scordatura tuning. Scordatura is a technique where the strings of the violin are tuned to a different pitch than the standard tuning. In the case of the 'Resurrection' sonata, the violin is tuned to G-D-A-E, rather than the standard G-D-A-E tuning. This allows the violinist to play certain passages and chords that would be impossible in standard tuning, and also gives the piece a unique and distinctive sound. Overall, the 'Resurrection' sonata is a beautiful and uplifting piece of music that showcases Biber's skill as a composer and his deep faith as a Catholic. Its use of scordatura tuning and its intricate ornamentation make it a challenging piece for violinists to perform, but its joyful and triumphant spirit make it a beloved piece in the Baroque repertoire.

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