Johann Nikolaus Forkel: Piano Concertos

This album features four piano concertos by Johann Nikolaus Forkel, performed by Tobias Koch and the Kölner Akademie under Michael Alexander Willens. These late-18th-century works showcase Forkel’s transition from harpsichord to fortepiano, blending Baroque influences with the evolving Classical style. Koch's mastery of historical keyboard instruments brings these rarely heard pieces to life, offering a unique glimpse into the development of the piano concerto during Forkel's time.