Klavierkonzert B-dur • Piano Concerto In B Flat Major KV 595 / Konzert Für Zwei Klaviere Es-dur • Concerto For Two Pianos In E Flat Major KV 365

This recording captures the artistry of the legendary Soviet pianist Emil Gilels, joined by his daughter Elena Gilels and the Vienna Philharmonic under the baton of Karl Böhm. Originally recorded in the early 1970s and reissued by Deutsche Grammophon in 1991, the album showcases Mozart’s final piano concerto, KV 595, and his celebratory concerto for two pianos, KV 365. These performances are celebrated for their profound intimacy and technical precision, reflecting the mature interpretative style that defined the later years of Gilels’s career.

The collaboration between Gilels and Böhm is frequently cited by critics as a pinnacle of Mozartian interpretation. The recording is characterized by a balance of classical restraint and deep emotional resonance, a hallmark of the Deutsche Grammophon house style during this era. As a late-period reissue, this disc helped maintain the accessibility of these definitive performances for a new generation of listeners, cementing their status as essential references in the catalog of Mozart’s keyboard works.