Battalia

Written in 1673, this work depicts a series of military scenes. It begins with the entry march of the soldiers, and moves on to a spirited dance and even a battle! Although written before J.S. Bach was even born, it has many moments that are still considered modern today. In the dramatic battle scene, the players are asked to use snap pizzicati hundreds of years before Bela Bartok became famous for this technique. Great for teaching the Baroque style, even student orchestras can enjoy Biber's bright tunes and powerful action scenes.