Harmonia Artificioso-Ariosa
BIBER Heinrich Ignaz Franz (1644-1704)
Der Musikalische Garten
Label : Coviello Classics
Artikelnummer: COV92016
2 CD Spielzeit : 082:56
CHF 30.00
Even in the 17th century critics called it a "forced art", and indeed, even for many professionals today it is not easy to understand scordatura as an intuitive way of playing the violin. But when composers master the art of retuned strings to perfection, completely new sound experiences are possible. Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber was without question one of the greatest in this field, and so his seven sonatas recorded here actually offer "artful vocal harmonies", as the Latin title promises.