Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

C major

Recordings

Top Choice

Géza Anda / Géza Anda / Salzburg Mozarteum Camerata

1960

First recommendation. The recording used in 'Elvira Madigan'. A 'beautiful recording' with 'warmth, but it's also very classically poised.' The middle movement is 'gorgeous'.

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Robert Casadesus / George Szell / Cleveland Orchestra

Not specified

An 'immaculately beautiful version.' Casadesus has a 'wonderful classical poise and soft touch.' A 'very gentle interpretation, just gorgeous'.

Daniel Barenboim / Daniel Barenboim / English Chamber Orchestra

1960s

'Maybe a little bit more ruminative, but it's very beautiful' and has 'great artistic insights'.

Artur Schnabel / Sir Malcolm Sargent / London Symphony

1937 Historic recording

Historic. The middle movement is 'really slow,' but 'sustained beautifully.' Schnabel has an 'amazing touch'.