The Dubois/Maas duo was one of three outstanding sonata partnerships in the 1930s, a novel concept at a time when most top violinists favored celebrity recitals with hired accompanists.
Performer Biography
Alfred Dubois, the violinist, is also remembered as the teacher of Arthur Grumiaux, a celebrated violinist in his own right.
Performer Biography
Alfred Dubois, the violinist, was a busy soloist in the 1920s and 1930s and formed a sonata duo with pianist Marcel Maas, who also performs on this album.
Performer Biography
Marcel Maas, the pianist on this album, studied at the Royal Brussels Conservatoire and began an international career after the Great War.
Performer Biography
Alfred Dubois, the violinist, was a luthier of professional standard and took a keen interest in the craft of violin making, which proved invaluable for repairs while on tour.
Recording & Production
All tracks on this album were recorded in 1933 and were originally issued on Columbia LFX and LEX matrices.
Performer Biography
Alfred Dubois, the violinist on this album, was a pupil of the renowned Belgian violinist Eugène Ysaÿe, who was considered the greatest virtuoso of his instrument at the turn of the century.
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