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Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber

Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber
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Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber (1644–1704) was a Bohemian-born Baroque composer and violinist who spent much of his career in Salzburg. He is regarded as one of the foremost violinists of his era and a pioneer of advanced violin technique, including scordatura tuning. His most celebrated work is the cycle of Rosary Sonatas for violin and basso continuo.

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