Klaus Huber

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Klaus Huber (born 30 November 1924) is a Swiss composer.

Huber was born in Bern, Switzerland. One of the leading figures of his generation in Europe, he has written extensively for chamber ensembles, choirs, soloists and the orchestra as well as the theater. Huber is a socially and politically conscious composer and his music often conveys a humanistic message.

From 1973 to 1990 he was professor of composition at the Hochschule für Musik Freiburg. Among his former students is Reinhard Febel and Kaija Saariaho.

Awards

Ernst von Siemens Music Prize (2009)

External links

Official site including list of works, biographical information etc.
(French) A biography of Klaus Huber, from IRCAM's website.

Authority control	WorldCat VIAF: 49413553 LCCN: n80004351 ISNI: 0000 0001 0969 5265 GND: 118775189 BNF: cb139474880

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Name	Huber, Klaus
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Short description	Swiss composer
Date of birth	30 November 1924
Place of birth	Bern
Date of death
Place of death

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