Klavier-Konzert Nr.12 A-dur KV 414

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed his Piano Concerto No. 12 in A major, KV 414, in 1782, shortly after moving to Vienna. It was intended to showcase his skills as a performer and composer to the Viennese public, characterized by a refined, chamber-like intimacy that allowed for flexible performance with either a full orchestra or a string quartet. This specific recording, released in 1953 on the Archiv Produktion label, captures the scholarly and historically informed approach that defined the label's early dedication to authentic performance practice.

The recording features Heinz Scholz on piano, accompanied by the Camerata Academica Salzburg under the direction of Bernhard Paumgartner. Paumgartner was a central figure in mid-century Mozart scholarship and served as a leading force at the Mozarteum in Salzburg, ensuring the interpretation adhered to the stylistic traditions of the composer's home city. The release was part of the esteemed Archiv series, which sought to provide listeners with high-fidelity documentation of classical works, emphasizing clarity of sound and academic rigor in a post-war era that was rediscovering the nuances of the 18th-century repertoire.