HANS HUBER

Sonatas for Violin & Piano

01 Phantasie in G minor, Op.17 - I Vorspiel. Langsam - Allegro con fuoco

02 Phantasie in G minor, Op.17 - II Sehr Langsam

03 Phantasie in G minor, Op.17 - III Prestissimo

04 Phantasie in G minor, Op.17 - IV Finale. Allegro con fuoco

05 Sonata No.5 in E major, Op.112 - I Allegretto moderato

06 Sonata No.5 in E major, Op.112 - II Presto agitato

07 Sonata No.5 in E major, Op.112 - III Allegretto ma non troppo e cantabile

08 Sonata No.6 "Appassionata" in D minor, Op.116 - I Un poco adagio, ma non troppo - Allegro appassionato

09 Sonata No.6 "Appassionata" in D minor, Op.116 - II Adagio ma non troppo

10 Sonata No.6 "Appassionata" in D minor, Op.116 - III Allegro con fuoco

Gilles Colliard (violin),

Timon Altwegg (piano)

Hans Huber is one of the most unjustly neglected composers of his generation (1852-1921), although in his native Switzerland he has always been very highly regarded - with good cause, for his contribution to Swiss music was greatly significant, as a composer, pianist, conductor and administrator. He was a prolific composer, and included eleven violin sonatas in his considerable output. We are particularly pleased to be able to present this new recording of three of Huber's magnificent violin sonatas in brilliant and highly sensitive performances, outstandingly well recorded, which we believe will do much to ensure that this fine composer's reputation is universally established. This is a really important record.

Guild GMCD7371