Werner von Schnitzler / Jakub Tylman / Cosmin Boeru – Johann Wilhelm Wilms: Violin Sonatas & Piano Trio (2010) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Werner von Schnitzler / Jakub Tylman / Cosmin Boeru - Johann Wilhelm Wilms: Violin Sonatas & Piano Trio (2010) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Werner von Schnitzler / Jakub Tylman / Cosmin Boeru – Johann Wilhelm Wilms: Violin Sonatas & Piano Trio (2010) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Stereo & Multichannel | Front & Back Covers
Total Size: 6.61 GB (DSF) + 4.60 GB (FLAC) + 4.05 GB (ISO)
Label: Ars Produktion | Germany | Cat#: ARS 38 060 | Genre: Classical

This sonata combines pleasurability, interestingness and substance; novel and charming melodies with elegant modulation and exquisite harmony. The sonata’s magnificent style compares favourably to Mozart’s best works of this kind.” (Review of the Sonata op. 11 in: Zeitung für die elegante Welt, 1807) “Whether or not Wilms had Mozart in mind – he certainly held him in his heart! Without doubt, he has matched the master with this work.” Continue reading “Werner von Schnitzler / Jakub Tylman / Cosmin Boeru – Johann Wilhelm Wilms: Violin Sonatas & Piano Trio (2010) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

NDR Radiophilharmonie / Howard Griffiths – Johann Wilhelm Wilms: Symphonies 1&4 / Overture in D (2009) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

NDR Radiophilharmonie / Howard Griffiths - Johann Wilhelm Wilms: Symphonies 1&4 / Overture in D (2009) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

NDR Radiophilharmonie / Howard Griffiths – Johann Wilhelm Wilms: Symphonies 1&4 / Overture in D (2009) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
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Total Size: 4.83 GB (DSF) + 3.37 GB (FLAC) + 2.99 GB (ISO)
Label: CPO | Germany | Cat#: 777 209-2 | Genre: Classical

Johann Wilhelm Wilms was once called the Dutch Beethoven. His works were extremely popular and were met with tremendous praise. However like contemporaries such as Eberl and Fesca, it became increasing difficult to compete with Beethoven and his works eventually fell into oblivion. Continue reading “NDR Radiophilharmonie / Howard Griffiths – Johann Wilhelm Wilms: Symphonies 1&4 / Overture in D (2009) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Paolo Giacometti, Martin Sandhoff / Kölner Akademie / Michael Alexander Willens – Johann Wilhelm Wilms: Sinfonie und Solokonzerte (2007) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Paolo Giacometti, Martin Sandhoff / Kölner Akademie / Michael Alexander Willens - Johann Wilhelm Wilms: Sinfonie und Solokonzerte (2007) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Paolo Giacometti, Martin Sandhoff / Kölner Akademie / Michael Alexander Willens – Johann Wilhelm Wilms: Sinfonie und Solokonzerte (2007) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Stereo & Multichannel | Front & Back Covers
Total Size: 6.30 GB (DSF) + 4.36 GB (FLAC) + 3.91 GB (ISO)
Label: ARS Produktion | Germany | Cat#: ARS 38 024 | Genre: Classical

When asked about his favorite instrument, Johann Wilhelm Wilms could only have answered: the orchestra. This statement probably sounds rather strange for a composer who, as a young pianist, was the number one among the piano virtuosos and teachers of his adopted city of Amsterdam and who was also appreciated as a flutist for decades; however, it is at least as plausible if one listens to one of his works for orchestra: every page of a Wilms Continue reading “Paolo Giacometti, Martin Sandhoff / Kölner Akademie / Michael Alexander Willens – Johann Wilhelm Wilms: Sinfonie und Solokonzerte (2007) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Ronald Brautigam / Kölner Akademie / Michael Alexander Willens – Johann Wilhelm Wilms: The Piano Concertos Vol.1 (2022) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Ronald Brautigam / Kölner Akademie / Michael Alexander Willens - Johann Wilhelm Wilms: The Piano Concertos Vol.1 (2022) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Ronald Brautigam / Kölner Akademie / Michael Alexander Willens – Johann Wilhelm Wilms: The Piano Concertos Vol.1 (2022) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
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Stereo & Multichannel | Digital Booklet Included
Total Size: 3.92 GB (FLAC) + 4.59 GB (ISO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Bis Records | EU | Cat#: BIS-2504 SACD | Genre: Classical

Born in the vicinity of Cologne, only two years after and some sixty km distant from Beethoven, Johann Wilhelm Wilms was once a musical force to be reckoned with. In Amsterdam, where he lived from the age of 19, his music was actually performed more frequently than Beethoven’s at one period, and his orchestral works were played in such musical centres as Leipzig. Besides chamber music and solo sonatas Wilms composed several symphonies and solo concertos (for flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and cello) as well as piano concertos for his own use, five of which were published between 1799 and 1820. (Two more have been lost.) He also appeared regularly as soloist in concertos by other composers. Continue reading “Ronald Brautigam / Kölner Akademie / Michael Alexander Willens – Johann Wilhelm Wilms: The Piano Concertos Vol.1 (2022) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”