Johann Wilhelm Wilms, despite his success, suffered from the prevailing taste for light entertainment in Amsterdam, which he felt valued external glamour over artistic value.
Critical Reception
In Amsterdam concert programs, Johann Wilhelm Wilms's popularity surpassed that of Beethoven for a number of years.
Recording & Production
The fortepiano used in this recording was made by Paul McNulty, modeled after an 1819 Graf instrument.
Interpretation
Ronald Brautigam edited the five piano concertos by Johann Wilhelm Wilms, and all works on this album are performed from his edition.
Cultural Impact
In 1815, one of Johann Wilhelm Wilms's songs was chosen as the former Dutch national anthem, 'Wien Neêrlandsch bloed'.
Performer Biography
Ronald Brautigam, the fortepiano soloist on this album, is known for performing at the highest level on both modern and period instruments.
Composer Biography
Johann Wilhelm Wilms, born in 1772 near Cologne, moved to Amsterdam in 1791, where he became successful as a piano virtuoso and composer.
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