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Biber: Violin Sonatas – 1681

Bojan Čičić & The Illyria Consort

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Biber: Violin Sonatas – 1681 - Bojan Čičić & The Illyria Consort
The cover artwork of Bojan Čičić and Illyria Consort's Biber album

FIRST PUBLISHED 6 JUN 2025

Following the chart-topping success of his Bach’s Sonatas and Partitas and equal acclaim for his recording of Walther’s Scherzi da violino (also supported by a grant from Continuo Foundation), acclaimed violinist Bojan Čičić now turns to Heinrich Biber’s 1681 collection of sonatas – one of the most ambitious and inventive set of violin works from the 17th century.

Using unorthodox tuning and bold harmonic invention, Biber expands the instrument’s capabilities. His improvisatory style, layered textures and intricate counterpoint demand of the player not only virtuosic technical brilliance, but an acute sensitivity to affect and sonority.

With his Illyria Consort, Čičić brings clarity and depth to this music, uncovering the sonatas’ rich interplay between intellect, devotion and instrumental theatre. Restless in imagination and profound in expression, the sonatas – here recorded complete – are illuminated by Čičić’s unmistakable artistry.

Released on 20 June 2025, the album will be available to purchase on Delphian Records and to stream on Spotify. This recording project was supported by a grant from Continuo Foundation.

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