Composer: Johann Nikolaus Forkel
Performer: Tobias Koch
Orchestra: Kölner Akademie
Conductor: Michael Alexander Willens
Number of Discs: 2
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: CPO
Catalogue: 555563-2
Release: 2024
Size: 800 MB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
CD 01
Piano Concerto in G Major
01. I. Adagio – Allegro di molto e leggiero
02. II. Adagio
03. III. Allegretto
Piano Concerto in B Flat Major
04. I. Allegro di molto
05. II. Adagio con sordini e sempre sostenuto
06. III. Allegro assai
CD 02
Piano Concerto in A Major
01. I. Andante – Allegro di molto
02. II. Adagio
03. III. Allegretto
Piano Concerto in C Major
04. I. Allegro di molto
05. II. Andantino, cantabile
06. III. Allegro
When the name Johann Nikolaus Forkel (1749-1818) is mentioned today, the first thing that comes to mind is his authorship of the first biography of Johann Sebastian Bach. Beyond this, musicologists regard him as the “founder of advanced modern musicology”, which, according to a widespread prejudice, is associated with a lack of creativity. But this is far from true.
Forkel, who was a professor in Göttingen for many years, has left us with a splendid body of work, including the four piano concertos recorded here for the first time. Although they follow classical lines, there are many moments of enchanting music, and the slow movements are expressive and poignant. Tobias Koch, one of the most outstanding specialists for historical keyboard instruments, and the Kölner Akademie under Michael Alexander Willens.
Take a glimpse:
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Michael Alexander Willens: Ernst Wilhelm Wolf – Christmas Cantatas (24/48 FLAC)
Willens: C.P.E. Bach – Magnificat; Auf, Schicke Dich, Spiega Ammonia Fortunata (24/48 FLAC)
André Isoir: Bach – The Organ Works. The Master of the Organ vol.1 (24/48 FLAC)