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Experience the captivating allure of Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber's "Mystery Sonatas," brought to life by the exceptional talent of Singaporean violinist Alan Choo. Leading the renowned baroque ensemble Apollo's Fire, Choo delivers a masterful interpretation of Biber's intricate compositions, known for their expressive storytelling and technical demands. This recording showcases the innovative use of six violins to maintain precise tuning throughout the performance, enhancing the sonatas' rich, emotive soundscape. Under the artistic direction of Jeannette Sorrell, this rendition of the "Rosary Sonatas" promises a vivid and immersive musical journey, capturing the essence of Biber's baroque genius.
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Experience the captivating allure of Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber's "Mystery Sonatas," brought to life by the exceptional talent of Singaporean violinist Alan Choo. Leading the renowned baroque ensemble Apollo's Fire, Choo delivers a masterful interpretation of Biber's intricate compositions, known for their expressive storytelling and technical demands. This recording showcases the innovative use of six violins to maintain precise tuning throughout the performance, enhancing the sonatas' rich, emotive soundscape. Under the artistic direction of Jeannette Sorrell, this rendition of the "Rosary Sonatas" promises a vivid and immersive musical journey, capturing the essence of Biber's baroque genius.
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Biber: Mystery (Rosary) Sonata: No. 1 in D Minor The Annunciation: I. Praeludium

No. 11 in G Major The Resurrection: I. Sonata

No.1 in D Minor The Annunciation: II. Aria (Allegro) - Variatio - Finale

No. 11 in G Major The Resurrection: II. Surrexit Christus hodie

No. 2 in A Major The Visitation: I. Sonata

No. 11 in G Major The Resurrection: III. Adagio

No. 2 in A Major The Visitation: II. Allaman

No. 12 in C Major The Ascension: I. Intrada

No. 2 in A Major The Visitation: III. Presto

No. 12 in C Major The Ascension: II. Aria Tubicinum

No. 3 in B Minor The Nativity: I. Sonata

No. 12 in C Major The Ascension: III. Allamanda

No. 3 in B Minor The Nativity: II. Courente - Double

No. 12 in C Major The Ascension: IV. Courente - Double

No. 3 in B Minor The Nativity: III. Adagio

No. 13 in D Minor The Descent of the Holy Spirit: I. Sonata

No. 4 in D Minor The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple: Ciacona

No. 13 in D Minor The Descent of the Holy Spirit: II. Gavott - Guigue

No. 5 in A Major The Finding of Jesus in the Temple: I. Praeludium

No. 13 in D Minor The Descent of the Holy Spirit: III. Sarabanda

No. 5 in A Major The Finding of Jesus in the Temple: II. Allaman

No. 14 in D Major The Assumption of Mary into Heaven: I. [Praeludium]

No. 5 in A Major The Finding of Jesus in the Temple: III. Guigue

No. 14 in D Major The Assumption of Mary into Heaven: II. Aria - Aria II -Guigue

No. 5 in A Major The Finding of Jesus in the Temple: IV. Saraban - Double

No. 15 in C Major The Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth: I. Sonata

No. 6 in C Minor The Agony in the Garden: I. Lamento

No. 15 in C Major The Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth: II. Aria - [Variatio]

No. 6 in C Minor The Agony in the Garden: II. [Aria] - Adagio

No. 15 in C Major The Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth: III. Canzon

No. 7 in F Major The Scourging at the Pillar: I. Allamanda - Variatio

No. 15 in C Major The Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth: IV. Sarabanda

No. 7 in F Major The Scourging at the Pillar: II. Sarabanda - Variatio

No. 16 in G Minor The Guardian Angel: Passacaglia

No. 8 in B flat Major The Crowning with Thorns: I. Sonata: Adagio - Presto- [Adagio]

No. 8 in B flat Major The Crowning with Thorns: II. Guigue - Double (Presto) - Double II

No. 9 in A Minor The Carrying of the Cross: I. Sonata

No. 9 in A Minor The Carrying of the Cross: II. Courente - Double - [Double II]

No. 9 in A Minor The Carrying of the Cross: III. Finale

No. 10 in G Minor The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus: I. Praeludium

No. 10 in G Minor The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus: II. Aria - Variatio

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  • Genre: Classical
  • Product Type: AUDIO CD
  • Barcode: 822252265620
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