Konzert Für Klavier Und Orchester Nr. 26 D-dur KV 537 / "Krönungskonzert". Konzert für Klavier und Orchester Nr. 17 G-dur KV 453

This recording features Hans Richter-Haaser performing Mozart’s Piano Concertos No. 17 and No. 26, the latter famously known as the 'Coronation Concerto.' Released under the Emidisc label, which served as a budget-conscious imprint for EMI, this pressing brings together the technical precision of the Philharmonia Orchestra under the direction of Hungarian conductor István Kertész. The pairing of these concertos offers a study in Mozart's compositional range, contrasting the structural innovation of the G major concerto with the regal, festive character of the D major work written for the coronation of Leopold II.

The album serves as a testament to the mid-century tradition of capturing classical performances with clarity and nuance. István Kertész was particularly noted for his energetic and rhythmically vital interpretations, qualities that complement Richter-Haaser’s disciplined, understated approach to the keyboard. As part of the Emidisc series, this record was designed to make high-quality performances accessible to a broader audience of listeners, emphasizing artistic integrity and clean, balanced sound engineering over the elaborate packaging typically reserved for full-price premium releases.