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Hans Huber (28 June 1852 - 25 December 1921) was a composer from Switzerland.
He was born in Eppenberg-Waschnau (Canton of Solothurn). The son of an amateur musician, Huber became a chorister and showed an early talent for the piano. In 1870 he entered Leipzig Conservatory. In 1877 he returned to Basel to teach, but did not obtain a post in the Conservatory there until 1889; seven years later he became director. Among his notable students were Hans Munch and Hermann Suter. He wrote eight symphonies and several concertos. His last years he lived in Minusio in File:Villa Ginia. He died at Locarno.
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