Othmar Schoeck (1886‐1957) is one of the most important composers of 20th century Switzerland. Of the same generation as Berg, Bartók, Szymanowsky, Stravinsky and Webern he adopted such stylistic elements as presented by his contemporaries, while maintaining his own personal voice of lyricism and late romantic Weltschmerz.

The three (complete) violin sonatas which are recorded here span his entire lifetime, and reflect the musical developments of the century: from tonally extended chromatism in Reger style to expressionistic austerity.

Played with obvious love and dedication by Lugano‐born violinist Maristella Patuzzi and her father Mario Patuzzi.

Liner notes in English and Italian.