"Rosary Sonatas"

The "Rosary Sonatas" are a collection of twelve violin sonatas composed by Heinrich Ignaz Biber around 1676. Each sonata is dedicated to a mystery of the Catholic Rosary, blending intricate musical techniques with symbolic meaning. Biber’s work features imaginative use of violin techniques, vivid imagery, and expressive depth, transforming the sonatas into a spiritual and artistic meditation on faith. They are regarded as innovative Baroque compositions that showcase virtuosic skill and creative programmatic elements, illustrating the meditation on divine mysteries through music.