Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber

Bohemian-born composer and violinist (1644–1704) of the Baroque period, known for virtuosic violin writing, scordatura tunings and large-scale sacred compositions; long association with Salzburg.

Famous for the Rosary (Mystery) Sonatas for solo violin using extensive scordatura; associated with the Missa Salisburgensis for 53 parts (attributed) and other sacred and instrumental works.

The provided reviews focus on Biber's Requiem in A major and the 15 Rosary (Mystery) Sonatas. They highlight Biber's mastery of scordatura and contrapuntal technique, praise Jordi Savall's Requiem recording and recommend Ensemble Cordaria for the Rosary Sonatas. Biber is presented as a major Baroque violinist-composer associated with large-scale sacred works.

For:Listeners of Baroque sacred music, violinists interested in historical technique, early-music enthusiasts and scholars.