Anton Walter, an 'Imperial Chamber Organ Builder and Instrument Maker', was the most famous fortepiano maker of his time, and Mozart himself bought a Walter fortepiano in 1782.
Composition History
Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 19, K 459, was performed by the composer at a concert in Frankfurt in 1790, loosely associated with the coronation festivities of Emperor Leopold II.
Instruments
The fortepiano used on this recording was made by Paul McNulty in 1992, modeled after an instrument by Anton Walter from around 1795.
Compositional Technique
Uniquely among Mozart's piano concertos, the recapitulation of the first movement's main theme in K 459 is presented by the solo piano, rather than the orchestra.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Mozart clearly regarded his Piano Concerto No. 23, K 488, as one of his most successful, offering it to Prince Fürstenberg as one of his most select compositions.
Performer Biography
Ronald Brautigam, the fortepiano soloist, was awarded the Nederlandse Muziekprijs in 1984, the highest Dutch musical award.
Compositional Technique
Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 23, K 488, is one of only three in his works to feature a pair of clarinets.
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