This piece is simply stunning. What a use of color, timbre and lyricism. And the ensemble plays it to the hilt - what a gift to have this rare gem, by an unjustly unknown composer, given such an exquisite - dare I say reference - recording. "Hans Huber (1852-1921) was a Romantic composer, eschewing the conservative tendencies of the Leipzig Conservatory. He composed 9 symphonies (5 published), 4 piano concertos, 2 piano quintets, 2 piano quartets, 5 piano trios, 9 violin sonatas, 4 cello sonatas, 3 piano sonatas, not to mention operas, large choral works, masses, cantatas, and numerous vocal pieces. New Grove states that he "can perhaps be considered the most important Swiss composer of the 19th Century." - And I might add, one of the most unjustly under-recognized romantic composers. When will we have the privilege to hear this great ourve that has not yet come to light (at least in the United States)?
This piece is simply stunning. What a use of color, timbre and lyricism. And the ensemble plays it to the hilt - what a gift to have this rare gem, by an unjustly unknown composer, given such an exquisite - dare I say reference - recording.
"Hans Huber (1852-1921) was a Romantic composer, eschewing the conservative tendencies of the Leipzig Conservatory. He composed 9 symphonies (5 published), 4 piano concertos, 2 piano quintets, 2 piano quartets, 5 piano trios, 9 violin sonatas, 4 cello sonatas, 3 piano sonatas, not to mention operas, large choral works, masses, cantatas, and numerous vocal pieces. New Grove states that he "can perhaps be considered the most important Swiss composer of the 19th Century." - And I might add, one of the most unjustly under-recognized romantic composers. When will we have the privilege to hear this great ourve that has not yet come to light (at least in the United States)?
Sadly, too many things have not come to light here in the Unlighted States.
@@ejb7969 -- Wow! BRAVO from Acapulco!
.....or even "Unenlightened States"......
Beautiful opening opening Adagio
Timestamps are incorrect...here are the real ones.
Movt. 1: 0:00
Movt. 2: 10:38
Movt. 3: 14:56
Movt. 4: 20:52
wow, wow, wow!
This composer's Richard Straussian pizzazz is very appealing.