Konzert Für Klavier Und Orchester C-moll KV 491/ Konzert Für Klavier Und Orchester Es-dur KV 482

This recording features Annerose Schmidt performing two of Mozart’s most celebrated piano concertos, accompanied by the Dresdner Philharmonie under the direction of Kurt Masur. Produced in 1972, the release highlights the collaborative synergy between Schmidt, a prominent East German pianist known for her precise interpretations of the classical repertoire, and Masur, who served as the conductor of the Dresdner Philharmonie during this prolific period of his career.

The recording emerged from the robust classical music tradition of the German Democratic Republic, where state-supported orchestras frequently documented their work for internal distribution and international export. The pairing of KV 491 and KV 482 showcases Mozart's late-period mastery, contrasting the dramatic, operatic intensity of the C-minor concerto with the expansive, lyrical warmth of the E-flat major work. These performances are recognized for their structural clarity and the refined, disciplined aesthetic characteristic of the Dresden-based ensembles of the era.