Biber's Sonatæ Tam Aris, quam Aulis servientes features twelve sonatas for an ensemble including two trumpets, two violins, four violas of different sizes, and basso continuo.
Instruments
The recording features the historic König organ, built by Balthasar König in 1714 for the former monastery church of Niederehe, which has been largely restored to its original condition.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The title of Biber's collection, Sonatæ Tam Aris, quam Aulis servientes, means 'sonatas as much for the altar as for the table,' indicating their suitability for both sacred and secular settings.
Historical Context
The twelve short trumpet duos included in this recording, known as 'Abblasestücke,' were customary fanfares played by two trumpeters during princely banquets in Salzburg.
Compositional Technique
In the tenth sonata, Biber challenges the baroque natural trumpet, typically used for jubilant major-key arpeggios, by requiring lyrical playing in G minor.
Performer Biography
Florian Deuter, one of the leading baroque violinists of his generation, has served as concertmaster for renowned ensembles such as Musica Antiqua Köln, Gabrieli Consort, and Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra.
Composition History
Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber, the composer, dedicated his Sonatæ Tam Aris, quam Aulis servientes to his patron, Prince-Archbishop Max Gandolph von Kuenburg of Salzburg, in 1676.
You might also enjoy...
Telemann: Quatuors Parisiens, Vols. 2-3
Telemann - The Paris Quartets
Telemann: Quatuors Parisiens
Telemann: Concerti da Camera, Vol. 2
Pachelbel: Canon & Gigue - Musique de chambre
Muffat: Armonico tributo
Telemann Quartets
Muffat: Armonico Tributo
Albinoni: Trio Sonatas, Op. 1
Telemann: Der Messias / Septet in A Minor / Quintet in F Major / Quartet in E-Flat Major
