Eine Kleine Nachtmusik K.525 / Symphony No.36 'The Linz' K.425 / March In C K 408 1

Released in 1964 on the Decca label, this recording brings together Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s lighthearted Eine Kleine Nachtmusik with the more expansive Symphony No. 36, known as the Linz. The recording features the Wiener Philharmoniker under the baton of István Kertész, a conductor noted during the mid-20th century for his technical precision and his deep affinity for the Classical repertoire. This album reflects the high standards of Decca's mid-century engineering, often referred to as the 'Full Frequency Range Recording' era, which sought to capture the depth and spatial clarity of a full orchestra in concert halls.

The design of the LXT 6091 sleeve adheres to the minimalist, high-contrast aesthetic favored by Decca for its classical catalog during the 1960s. By pairing Kertész’s crisp, disciplined interpretation with the celebrated acoustics of the Vienna Philharmonic, the release was intended to provide a definitive, modern-sounding perspective on Mozart’s mid-career works. It was received by critics as a polished contribution to the classical canon, valued particularly for the ensemble's ability to navigate the shifting textures of the Linz symphony with both elegance and structural integrity.