Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber - Complete Violin Sonatas 1681 (Bojan Čičić; The Illyria Consort)

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Composer: Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber

• Sonatæ Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 1 in A Major, C. 138
• Sonatæ Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 2 in D Dorian Mode, C. 139
• Sonatæ Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 3 in F Major, C. 140
• Sonatæ Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 4 in D Major, C. 141
• Sonata No. 84 in E Major
• Sonatæ Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 5 in E Minor, C. 142
• Sonatæ Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 6 in C Minor, C. 143
• Sonatæ Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 7 in G Major, C. 144
• Sonatæ Violino solo "1681": Sonata No. 8 in A Major, C. 145
• Sonata No. 81 in A Major

Bojan Čičić, violin

The Illyria Consort

Date: 2025

Label: Delphian Records

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Following acclaimed recordings of Bach and Walther, violinist Bojan Čičić now explores Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber’s 1681 Sonatas, a landmark in 17th-century violin music. These works, known for their unorthodox tunings, daring harmonies, and expressive depth, push the boundaries of the violin’s capabilities. Demanding both technical mastery and emotional sensitivity, Biber’s sonatas blend intricate counterpoint, improvisatory flair, and devotional intensity. Performing with his Illyria Consort, Čičić brings clarity, nuance, and theatrical insight to this complete recording, revealing the sonatas’ rich layers of intellect and emotion with his distinctive artistry.

Croatian-born violinist Bojan Čičić (b. 1979) is a specialist in Baroque and early music, trained at the Paris Conservatoire and London’s Guildhall School. He performs repertoire from the late 16th century to Romantic concertos by Mendelssohn and Beethoven. Čičić has appeared as a soloist with major ensembles worldwide and is the leader of the Academy of Ancient Music and Florilegium. He is also a member of Brecon Baroque and the European Brandenburg Ensemble. Founder of the Illyria Consort, he explores rare 17th- and 18th-century works, earning critical acclaim for recordings of Carbonelli and Giornovich. Since 2016, he has been Professor of Baroque Violin at the Royal College of Music. He lives in Oxfordshire with his family.