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H.I.F. Biber: Rosenkranz-Sonaten - Mystery Sonatas -- Reinhard Goebel

Posted By: wdilbert

Date: 24 May 2011 09:41:08

Biber was among the most talented violin virtuosos and imaginative composers for his instrument during the second half of the seventeenth century. The 15 Mystery or Rosary Sonatas with their additional Passacaglia for unaccompanied violin were written in about 1678 and dedicated to Biber's employer, Max Gandolph, Archbishop of Salzburg. Each sonata is inspired by a section of the Rosary devotion of the Catholic Church which offered a system of meditation on 15 "Mysteries" from the lives of Jesus and His mother. The music is not, strictly speaking programmatic though Biber's skill at conveying specific images is often startlingly vivid. This we find above all, perhaps, in those sonatas related to scenes leading to the Crucifixion. All but the opening Sonata and the concluding Passacaglia require scordatura (retuning of the violin strings from the standard fifths). By so doing Biber extended the technical range of the violin, facilitated fingerings and achieved resonances which would otherwise have been unavailable to him. The 15 sonatas are disposed into three groups of five: Joyful, Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries whose contrasting affections are evoked in music whose spirit ranges from a characteristically South German baroque exuberance to one of profound and tender contemplation. (…)
N. A. (Gramophone, oct. 1991)

Biber's so-called "Mystery Sonatas" are among the most alluring, meditative, virtuostic and amazingly beautiful compositions ever written for the violin - which this fine recording captures most vividly. Three aspects of this recording stand out as superb and make this CD a highly recommended recording for Biber's "Mystery Sonatas." The first is the extremely vivid and crystaline sound quality from DG, who created an ideally-resonant sound ambiance that brings out the mystery and depth of this music. Stunning. The second aspect is the most unique, mysterious and musically innovative compositions from the Austrian violin virtuoso and composer, Biber. The depth of emotive effects and degree of virtusosity immediately catch the attention of the listener and draws one into their mysteries (of the life of Christ). In addition to the "standard" harpsichord and/or therebo continuo, these sonatas also add deeply-resonant organ bass pedal-points that create a powerful and alluring backdrop for the drama of the solosit to unfold. Several reviews below give some valuable background info on these compositions if you are not familiar.

The last aspect that makes this recording special is the accomplished playing of Reinhard Goebels that is of the highest caliber. His technique in the 32nd-note passages is flawless, crisp and worthy of the finest accolades while the sensitive and soaring tonality he exudes in the slower movements is extremely attractive and never grating to the ear. Goebels plays this music not only with the utmost virtuosity but also with a well-judged passion - bringing drama while respecting Biber's sacred and meditative musical intentions by not overly "attacking" the music. His smooth lyricism honors Biber's contemplative designs. Personally, I prefer Goebel's artistry and tone in these works compared to Holloway or Manze, but the fine continuo playing from Romanesca adds to the allure of that recording (Harmoni Mundi). So, the combination of these three aspects along with some interesting notes from Goebels on the music and scordatura techniques make this a most desirable and recommended recording from Musica Antiqua Koln. I cannot say there are any "dull moments" or uninspired playing or composing anywhere on the entire 2 CD's - only the most skillfully and mysteriously composed music for violin and Baroque continuo. It remains one of the more unique compositions and an ever-fascinating study of the art of violin playing. And Musica Antique Koln honors this sacred music with the highest art and musical sensitivity. 5 stars for sure.
Reviewed by Alan Lekan (Amazon.com)

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_TRACKS_

DISC 1

Die Fünf Freudenhaften Mysterien (The Five Joyful Mysteries)

1. Sonata I: Die Verkündigung (The Annunciation)
2. Sonata II: Mariä Besuch bei Elisabeth (The Visitation)
3. Sonata III: Christi Geburt (The Nativity)
4. Sonata IV: Christi Darstellung im Tempel (The Presentation)
5. Sonata V: Der zwölfjährige Jesus im Tempel (The Finding in the Temple)

Die Fünf Schmerzhaften Mysterien (The Five Sorrowful Mysteries)

6. Sonata VI: Christi Leiden am Ölberg (The Agony in the Garden)
7. Sonata VII: Die Geibelung (The Scourging of Jesus)
8. Sonata VIII: Die Dornenkrönung (The Crowning of Jesus with Thorns)

DISC 2

1. Sonata IX: Die Kreuztragung (Jesus carries His Cross)
2. Sonata X: Die Kreuzigung (The Crucifixion)

Die Fünf Glorreichen Mysterien (The Five Glorious Mysteries)

3. Sonata XI: Die Auferstehung (The Ressurection)
4. Sonata XII: Christi Himmelfahrt (The Ascension)
5. Sonata XIII: Ausgiebung des Heiligen Geistes (The Descent of the Holy Gost)
6. Sonata XIV: Mariä Himellfahrt (The Assumption of our Lady)
7. Sonata XV: Die Krönung der Jungfrau Maria (The Crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary)
8. Passacaglia in G minor (solo violin)

MUSICA ANTIQUA KÖLN

REINHARD GOEBEL (violin)
Phoebe Carrai (cello)
Konrad Junghänel (lute)
Andreas Spering (harpsichord, organ)

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