Sonate D-Dur Für Zwei Klaviere KV 448 - Variationen "Ah, Vous Dirai-Je Maman" - Fantasie D-moll KV 397 - Andante Con Variazioni G-Dur KV 501

This recording was released by BASF, a label that briefly entered the classical music market during the 1970s by acquiring catalog rights from various European sources. The selection features Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's works for piano, including the famous Sonata in D Major, K. 448, and the charming variations on 'Ah, vous dirai-je, maman.' These recordings highlight the collaborative efforts of Austrian pianists Jörg Demus and Norman Shetler, two musicians deeply embedded in the Viennese tradition of interpretation.

The aesthetic of this release reflects the era's focus on high-fidelity archival recordings, aiming to capture the clarity and nuance of the duo's technique. Demus was well-regarded for his extensive scholarly approach to Mozart’s keyboard works, while Shetler was frequently sought after for his partnership skills in chamber and duo-piano settings. Upon its release, this pressing was recognized for its grounded, traditionalist take on the Mozart repertoire, appealing to listeners who favored a clean, unadorned approach to the classical canon.