Messe C-Dur KV 317 (Krönungsmesse) - Mass In C Major (Coronation Mass) / Fagott-Konzert B-Dur KV 191 - Bassoon Concerto In B Flat Major

This 1964 Deutsche Grammophon release pairs Mozart’s Coronation Mass, K. 317, with his Bassoon Concerto, K. 191. The Coronation Mass was originally composed in 1779 for the Salzburg Cathedral during Mozart's period of service under Archbishop Colloredo, though its moniker is attributed to its later use in the coronation ceremonies of Austrian emperors in Prague. The Bassoon Concerto, composed in 1774, stands as the earliest of Mozart's concertos for woodwind instruments and remains a cornerstone of the bassoon repertoire.

The recording features the interpretive direction of Igor Markevitch, a conductor noted for his rigorous precision and clarity, leading the Orchestre des Concerts Lamoureux. Released during a prolific era for Deutsche Grammophon’s classical catalog, this pressing reflects the label's mid-century commitment to high-fidelity documentation of the standard Western canon. The production received critical appreciation for the vocal clarity provided by soloists Maria Stader and Ernst Haefliger, as well as the technical command displayed by bassoonist Maurice Allard.