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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8:51

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber's 'Mystery Sonata No. 14 in D major The Assumption, C. 103' 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 mysteries of the Rosary. The sonatas are unique in that they require scordatura tuning, which means that the strings of the violin are tuned to different pitches than usual. The 'Mystery Sonata No. 14 in D major The Assumption, C. 103' was composed for solo violin and consists of six movements. The piece is believed to have been premiered in the late 1670s or early 1680s, although the exact date is unknown. The first movement, titled 'Praeludium', is a lively and virtuosic introduction that showcases the technical abilities of the performer. The second movement, 'Aria', is a slow and contemplative piece that features long, flowing melodies. The third movement, 'Variatio', is a set of variations on the previous aria, with each variation becoming increasingly complex and ornate. The fourth movement, 'Ciacona', is a chaconne, which is a type of dance that features a repeating bass line. Biber's chaconne is a complex and intricate piece that features numerous variations on the bass line, as well as virtuosic passages for the solo violin. The fifth movement, 'Sonata', is a short and simple piece that serves as a transition to the final movement. The sixth and final movement, 'Die Himmelfahrt Mariae' (The Assumption of Mary), is a celebratory and triumphant piece that depicts the ascension of Mary into heaven. The movement features fast, virtuosic passages for the solo violin, as well as moments of quiet contemplation. Overall, Biber's 'Mystery Sonata No. 14 in D major The Assumption, C. 103' is a complex and virtuosic piece that showcases the technical abilities of the performer. The use of scordatura tuning and the incorporation of religious themes make the piece a unique and important contribution to the Baroque-era repertoire.

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