Cembalokonzerte Des 18.Jahrhunderts / 18th Century Harpsichord Concerto / Concertos Pour Clavecin Du Xviiieme Siècle

Released in 1983 under the Schwann Musica Mundi imprint, this collection highlights the harpsichord concerto as it existed in the transition between the Baroque and Classical eras. The label was renowned for its commitment to archival and lesser-known repertoire, often serving as a platform for performances of works that sat outside the standard concert hall canon, focusing on providing high-quality documentation of European music history.

The album features a diverse range of interpretations by performers such as Christiane Jaccottet and the Kölner Kammerorchester, directed by Helmut Müller-Brühl. The curation emphasizes the shifting stylistic landscape of the late 18th century, contrasting the output of figures like Michael Haydn and Mozart with composers such as Gresnick and Tapray. It was received by contemporary musicologists and classical collectors as a valuable reference tool for understanding the evolution of the keyboard concerto, valued for its scholarly approach rather than mainstream commercial appeal.