Evgeny Sviridov was influenced by historically-informed performance practice after hearing a recording of the Brandenburg Concertos by Musica Antiqua Köln.
Historical Context
The violin works of both Biber and Bach did not achieve their deserved place in the repertoire until the late 19th and 20th centuries.
Performer Biography
Evgeny Sviridov received classical training in the Russian school of violin playing, studying at the St. Petersburg Conservatory.
Performer Biography
Evgeny Sviridov, the violinist on this album, won the International Johann Sebastian Bach Competition in Leipzig in 2010.
Compositional Technique
Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber, a virtuoso violinist and composer, used the entire fingerboard of the violin, including high ranges, in his works, which was unusual for his time.
Compositional Technique
Biber was known for his use of scordatura, a technique where the violin strings are retuned, which allows for unique double-stops and arpeggios.
Compositional Technique
Biber's Eighth Sonata is written for two violins but specifies that it can be played on a single violin, presenting a challenge for the performer.
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