Sinfonia Di Caccia D-dur (Jagdsinfonie) / Trompetenkonzert D-dur / Sinfonie Nr. 31 D-dur (Mit Dem Hornsignal - Auf Dem Anstand)

Released by the East German state-owned label Eterna in 1976, this recording highlights the intersection of late Baroque and early Classical orchestral styles. It gathers diverse works—Leopold Mozart’s Sinfonia di Caccia, Johann Friedrich Fasch’s Trumpet Concerto, and Joseph Haydn’s Symphony No. 31—all sharing a thematic interest in the hunt, particularly through the use of prominent horn and trumpet passages. The release was part of Eterna’s effort to maintain a robust catalog of Western classical music within the German Democratic Republic, often showcasing performances by state-supported ensembles such as the Berlin Chamber Orchestra.

The sleeve design reflects the sober, utilitarian aesthetic typical of Eterna’s mid-1970s releases, often favoring historical art or minimalist typography to appeal to a scholarly classical audience. These records were widely distributed across the Eastern Bloc and occasionally imported to the West as affordable, high-quality pressings. While the performances were generally received as solid, reliable interpretations of the repertoire, the release is now primarily sought after by vinyl collectors for the distinct tonal character of the Eterna pressing and its role as a representative artifact of Central European music culture during the Cold War era.