Klavierkonzert A-dur KV 414 • Klavierkonzert D-dur KV 537 "Krönungs-Konzert"

This recording features the Austrian pianist Ingrid Haebler, renowned for her elegant and refined interpretations of the Mozart repertoire. Released under the Swiss label Ex Libris, the record captures her collaboration with the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Witold Rowicki. The release pairs the Piano Concerto No. 12 in A Major, KV 414—a work characterized by its lyrical grace and delicate chamber-like textures—with the Piano Concerto No. 26 in D Major, KV 537, famously known as the Coronation Concerto.

The production reflects a mid-twentieth-century approach to Mozart, favoring clarity and poise over the heavier romanticized interpretations that had previously dominated the performance tradition. Ingrid Haebler was highly regarded during this period for her scholarship and stylistic precision, particularly in her traversal of Mozart's concertos. Ex Libris, a label known for its focus on high-quality classical offerings for the European market, provided a platform that highlighted the balanced interplay between soloist and orchestra, a hallmark of the ensemble's partnership with Rowicki.