Wilms, Jan Willem

1772-1847

Born in Witzhelden; the son of an organist and teacher, and followed his father's career as a teacher of music for a number of years in Amsterdam, but is best known for his compositions. His published works include a violin sonata, a string quartet, a flute concerto, piano trios and piano concertos. Wilms also won some distinction as a pianist and flutist and was a member of several Dutch musical societies. He died in Amsterdam.