Lauber had an aversion to pomp and rhetoric, often concluding his movements softly and using subtle layering and asymmetry in rhythm.
Joseph Lauber studied with notable composers Josef Gabriel Rheinberger in Munich and Jules Massenet in Paris.
This recording is part of a complete set of all six Joseph Lauber symphonies, which are world premiere recordings thanks to Kaspar Zehnder's research.
Lauber's studies were funded by a scholarship from the Suchard chocolate dynasty, allowing him to attend conservatories in Zurich, Munich, and Paris.
Lauber's music is characterized by a balance of German-Romantic depth and French elegance, reflecting his studies with Rheinberger and Massenet.
Joseph Lauber, the composer, was born in Ruswil, Lucerne, and raised near Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
Lauber's students included several composers such as Richard Flury and Frank Martin, who took private lessons with him for over six years.
