Die Klavierkonzerte Vol. 2 (The Concerti For Piano And Orchestra) (Nr.18 B-dur (KV456) / Nr.26 D-dur (KV537) / Nr.23 A-dur (KV488))

Released in 1975 under the Eurodisc label, this recording is part of a comprehensive cycle of Mozart piano concerti performed by Annerose Schmidt alongside the Dresdner Philharmonie, conducted by Kurt Masur. This series emerged from a significant period in the mid-1970s when East German state-affiliated labels like Eurodisc were actively documenting established local performers in high-fidelity classical sets intended for both domestic distribution and export to Western markets.

The design of the Eurodisc series typically favored clean, minimalist aesthetic choices that emphasized the composer and soloist over elaborate art, reflecting the standard institutional approach to classical music packaging at the time. Annerose Schmidt’s collaboration with Kurt Masur was widely regarded for its disciplined, traditional approach to Mozartean interpretation, characterized by a refined clarity that was representative of the Dresdner Philharmonie's stylistic approach during Masur's influential tenure as a principal conductor.