Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor, K491

Recorded in December 1954, Symphony No. 36, ‘Linz’ is the earliest extant EMI stereo recording of a complete work.

This release follows on from the highly successful first volume (FHR05) of Harry Blech recordings, achieving an Editor’s Choice with Gramophone – “A thoroughly welcome reminder of the brilliance of Harry Blech”. All tracks are issued here for the first on CD, Symphony No.36 and Twelve Minuets are first releases in stereo. Recorded in December 1954, Symphony No.36 is the earliest surviving example of an EMI stereo recording of a complete work.

Christian Zacharias continues his successful series with his inimitable interpretations. The recording of K503 appears for the first time as a SACD, offering listeners the opportunity for fascinating musical comparison with previous releases.

These performances received global acclaim and remain among the most perfect interpretations of Mozart’s Piano Concertos committed to disc. “Ivan Moravec is a pianist of uncommon gifts and one of the most sympatheic interpreters of Mozart’s music ever to sit at a keyboard.” NPR

Ivan Moravec, now in his 80s and still active, is one of the most highly regarded members of the pianistic elite. His insightful and purely musical way of playing, free of vulgar tricks, is a landmark of style and good taste; his Mozart playing, never exaggerated, is full of sparkle and wit. The Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields conducted by Sir Neville Marriner are completely on the same musical wavelength, a strong unity of concept and vision.

1990s recordings.

With this specially-priced set of Mozart's final four piano concertos (two discs for the price of one), the brilliant Vassily Primakov embarks on a complete cycle of the Mozart piano concertos in collaboration with Denmark's Odense Symphony Orchestra, led by American conductor, Scott Yoo.

Primakov's recent recordings on CD and DVD have generated great excitement in the international music press.