Konzert Für Klavier Und Orchester Nr. 19 F-Dur KV 459 / Konzert Für Klavier Und Orchester Nr. 27 B-Dur KV 595

Released by Deutsche Grammophon in 1959, this recording features the Romanian pianist Clara Haskil performing two of Mozart’s piano concertos. The recording sessions involved two distinct orchestras, with the Berliner Philharmoniker conducted by Ferenc Fricsay providing the accompaniment for the Concerto No. 19 in F Major, while the Bayerisches Staatsorchester under Fricsay's direction performs the Concerto No. 27 in B-flat Major. These sessions took place in the late 1950s, a period when the Deutsche Grammophon label was solidifying its reputation for high-fidelity classical recordings and definitive interpretations of the standard repertoire.

The album is widely regarded as a pinnacle of Mozart performance, particularly for Haskil’s nuanced and lyrical approach to the keyboard. Known for her delicate phrasing and lack of overt technical display, Haskil was highly esteemed by contemporaries for her intellectual depth and profound empathy for the composer's work. Fricsay, a frequent collaborator, was known for his rigorous attention to orchestral texture and clarity, which balanced Haskil’s intimate playing style. Upon its release, the recording was met with critical acclaim and remains a staple in the discography of Mozart concertos, frequently cited by music historians as a quintessential example of mid-century classical recording practices.