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 2016 Deutsche Grammophon release compiles landmark recordings of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s piano concertos, featuring the legendary pianist Emil Gilels alongside his daughter, Elena Gilels, and the Vienna Philharmonic under the baton of Karl Böhm. These performances, originally captured during the 1970s, are celebrated for their intellectual rigor and tonal warmth, representing a pinnacle of the collaboration between Gilels and Böhm, who maintained a long-standing artistic partnership with the orchestra.

The design of this release reflects Deutsche Grammophon’s classic aesthetic, prioritizing clarity and archival integrity. The choice of pairing the late Piano Concerto No. 27 in B-flat major, KV 595—Mozart’s final work in the genre—with the youthful, spirited Concerto for Two Pianos, KV 365, highlights the breadth of Mozart’s structural mastery. Upon their initial release, these recordings were widely lauded by critics for their lyrical precision and remain essential references for enthusiasts of the Viennese classical tradition.