Concerti No. 21, K. 467 C Major = C Dur = Ut Majeur (Elvira Madigan) No. 9, K.271 E-flat = Es-dur = Mi Bémol (Jeune Homme)

This 1976 recording features the American pianist Murray Perahia performing two of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s most celebrated piano concertos alongside the English Chamber Orchestra. Released on the CBS label, this album became a definitive entry in Perahia’s multi-year project to record the complete Mozart concertos, a series widely regarded for its lyrical clarity and structural integrity. The pairing of the Piano Concerto No. 21, famously associated with the film 'Elvira Madigan', and the Concerto No. 9, often nicknamed the 'Jeunehomme', highlights Perahia’s approach of balancing technical precision with expressive warmth.

The recording reflects a significant era in late 20th-century classical music, during which Perahia solidified his reputation as a premier interpreter of Mozart. By directing the English Chamber Orchestra from the keyboard, Perahia sought to emulate the historical practice of the composer-performer, fostering a sense of chamber-music intimacy within the larger concerto form. The release was met with consistent critical acclaim, celebrated for its nuanced phrasing and the seamless dialogue between the soloist and the ensemble, contributing to the enduring stature of these performances in the recorded canon.