Symphony No. 35 In D Major, K.385, "Haffner" / Adagio And Fugue In C Minor, K.546 / Divertimenti In F Major, K.138 / In D Major, K.136

The Audio Fidelity label, originally founded by Sidney Frey in the 1950s, gained a reputation for pioneering stereophonic sound technology. By the time this 1974 release, FCS 50068, was pressed, the label focused on budget-friendly classical recordings that leveraged mid-century European orchestras. The compilation features the 'Haffner' Symphony and various divertimenti, pairing the work of the Süddeutsche Philharmonie under Alfred Scholz with the Orchestra dell'Angelicum di Milano under Carlo Felice Cillario.

The recording reflects the aesthetic approach of the era's mass-market classical distribution, where labels prioritized the accessibility of the core symphonic repertoire. The design is characteristic of Audio Fidelity's late-period minimalist covers, often utilizing stark typography and standard stock photography. While Alfred Scholz was a prolific conductor for budget labels, his recordings are often discussed by collectors as utilitarian artifacts of 1970s record production rather than as primary interpretations of Mozart's complex compositions.