Klavierkonzert Nr. 12 A-dur, KV 414 / Klavierkonzert Nr. 26 D-dur, KV 537 „Krönungs-Konzert”

This recording, part of the acclaimed Philips series of Mozart piano concertos, captures the crystalline technique of Ingrid Haebler alongside the London Symphony Orchestra under Witold Rowicki. Released during the late 1960s, these performances reflect the era's shift toward a clearer, more objective approach to Mozart, favoring structural integrity and understated elegance over the heavier, romanticized interpretations that had dominated earlier decades.

Ingrid Haebler, an Austrian pianist renowned for her deep commitment to the classical repertoire, approached these concertos with a focus on stylistic purity and delicate phrasing. Her collaboration with the London Symphony Orchestra on the Philips label is widely regarded as a benchmark for its sonic warmth and the seamless interplay between soloist and ensemble. The release was well-received by critics of the time, who praised the balance of the recording and Haebler's ability to maintain Mozartian wit and charm without resorting to superficial artifice.