Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber
Violinist and composer of the Rosary Sonatas
Born
August 12th, 1644
380 years ago
Died
May 3rd, 1704
321 years ago — 59 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Austria
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Biber served as a composer and violinist in the 17th century. Born in Bohemia, he spent a significant portion of his career in Austria. Biber developed a unique style that combined elements of the Baroque with folk influences. His work included sacred music and instrumental compositions. The Rosary Sonatas, a set of fifteen sonatas for violin and continuo, remain one of his most significant contributions to classical music, showcasing innovative violin techniques and rich harmonic structures. Biber held the position of court composer for several influential archbishops during his time in Salzburg.
Composed the Rosary Sonatas
Developed unique baroque violin techniques
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