This sonata features the violin in scordatura (deliberate mis-tuning)This creates an unusual resonance, and makes possible unusual musical effects. 

Biber: Crucifixion Sonata - Aria (live recording)

This sonata features the violin in scordatura (deliberate mis-tuning), and the A and D strings are crossed in the peg box and behind the bridge, creating crosses, which symbolize the resurrection. This creates an unusual resonance, and makes possible unusual musical effects. 

Biber - Resurrection Sonata (live recording)

This sonata features the violin in scordatura (deliberate mis-tuning), which drastically changes the resonance of the instrument, and allows the possibility for unusual musical effects.

Rebecca Harris