Hans Haug
(1900 - 1967)

Swiss composer and conductor Hans Haug had most success with his 8 operas and various radio operas and operettas.

Born in Basel, Hans Haug studied the piano and the cello. Haug was influenced by Andrés Segovia, who commissioned and performed his works. He dedicated the Fantasia for guitar and piano to the guitarist Luise Walker whom he met at the Geneva Competition in 1956. This edition is by Angelo Gilardino.

Hans Haug

Fantasia

Photo credit: Anjam Ahmad, Pitshanger Manor House, Ealing London, June 2002

• Recorded at London College of Music, Ealing May 2003