Historical
February round-up
brings together Bach, Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert. Backhaus was still recording for HMV prior to the acrimonious circumstances which led to his move to Decca in 1950. The disc contains pieces issued in their entirety for the first time. The major work is Mozart’s Concerto No. 26, K537. Fluent, unfussy and purposeful,Concerto and his gentle view of its are perhaps of especial appeal. (★★★★ )
