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Heinrich Biber: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber
Baptized August 12, 1644
Died May 3, 1704 • Salzburg • Austria
Notable Works “Mystery Sonatas”
Movement / Style Baroque music

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Portrait of Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber, Austrian composer, violinist, and Salzburg court Kapellmeister, shown in a formal engraved bust portrait wearing period attire with a long curled wig.
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