Klavierkonzerte KV 488 - KV 453 / Piano Concertos K.488 - K.453

Released by Philips as part of their esteemed Mozart series during the mid-1960s, this recording highlights the collaboration between the Austrian pianist Ingrid Haebler and the London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Witold Rowicki. Haebler was widely celebrated during this era for her refined, articulate approach to the Classical repertoire, and these concertos were recorded at a time when Philips was striving to document definitive, elegant interpretations of Mozart’s body of work.

The design of the 835 308 LY release reflects the minimalist, high-fidelity aesthetic championed by Philips in the 1960s, prioritizing clarity and the technical excellence of the 'Hi-Fi Stereo' pressing. Haebler's interpretation remains highly regarded for its balance and structural integrity, often cited by critics as a benchmark for clarity in Mozart’s mid-period concertos. It was received as a sophisticated addition to the discography of the period, emphasizing a light, historically informed touch before the height of the modern period-instrument movement.