Josepha Barbara von Auernhammer, a pupil of Mozart's, played a significant role in the creation of many of his works by engraving their first editions for the Artaria publishing house.
Compositional Technique
Mozart significantly expanded the piano variation form, composing 15 works in this genre, which were among the most frequently played compositions until the 19th century.
Performer Biography
Ronald Brautigam, the performer on this album, is a student of the legendary Rudolf Serkin and has received numerous awards, including the highest Dutch musical award, the Nederlandse Muziekprijs.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Mozart's keyboard works were often conceived to be playable on either a harpsichord or a more modern instrument, reflecting a transitional period in keyboard instrument development.
Recording & Production
The fortepiano used for this recording was made by Paul McNulty in Amsterdam in 1992, modeled after an instrument by Anton Gabriel Walter from around 1795.
Composer Biography
Mozart was considered one of the greatest keyboard virtuosos of his era, a fact often overlooked today.
