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Websites in Classical Record Labels

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  • Genuin

    genuin.de

    Located in Leipzig, Germany, this classical record label was launched in 2002. It offers news, features new releases, provides a full online catalog/shop and includes artists' biographies. Distributors are listed. In German and English.

  • Sony Classical: Germany

    sonyclassical.de

    Presents information about this Sony BMG label. It provides details of new releases and presentations for selected artists. For several series, it offers mini-sites with catalogs, audio samples and retail links. Entirely in German.

  • Quartz

    quartzmusic.com

    Located in Cheltenham, England this record label offers classical titles mainly featuring British artists. The catalog offers numerous audio samples, commercial downloads and online sales in various currencies. Includes artists' profiles.

  • Onyx

    onyxclassics.com

    Record label formed in 2005 and located in the UK. It has a policy of releasing recordings by well-established classical artists. Provides multimedia clips, biographies, online catalog/shop and commercial downloads.

  • Toccata Classics

    toccataclassics.com

    British classical record label linked to the Toccata Press. It concentrates on unknown works or composers. The online catalog offers extensive audio samples and commercial downloads. Includes composer profiles and distributors.

  • Audite Musikproduktion

    audite.de

    This German record company publishes a wide range of classical titles, including SACD releases and historical archive recordings. Its detailed online catalog/shop offers audio samples, reviews and biographies. In English and German.

  • Ondine

    ondine.net

    Record label based in Finland. It features recordings by many classical artists, both Finnish and international. A detailed catalog with audio samples is provided together with an online shop.

  • Sony BMG Masterworks: Germany

    sonybmgclassical.de

    German-language Web presence of Sony BMG Music Entertainment for classical music. It features new releases, artist profiles, audio samples and catalog (including Sony Classical, DHM, Arte Nova and Red Seal releases).

  • Sony BMG Masterworks: USA

    sonybmgmasterworks.com

    Classical imprint of Sony BMG Music Entertainment. The online catalog (accessible via the artists' index) incorporates Sony Classical, RCA Red Seal, DHM and Arte Nova releases. Provides retail links, audio and forum.

  • Hyperion Records

    hyperion-records.co.uk

    British record company publishing music ranging from the twelfth to the twentieth centuries. It offers news, each month's new releases, artists' biographies, detailed searchable catalogs, audio excerpts and online sales.

  • Noyse Productions

    noyseproductions.com

    In-house record label of early music ensemble the King's Noyse. The online shop features their recordings - including some on other labels - and printed music scores. Extensive audio samples available.

  • Monteverdi Productions

    monteverdiproductions.co.uk

    Nonprofit company established by conductor John Eliot Gardiner. Using the imprint Soli Deo Gloria, the catalog and shop present his Bach cantata cycle and other recordings. Includes booklet notes and audio.

  • Claves Records

    claves.ch

    Swiss label issuing varied classical recordings: Chamber, orchestral and opera; a Basque music series; and archive recordings (the Chronos Collection). Detailed online catalog and store. In German, English and French.

  • Cedille Records

    cedillerecords.org

    Label of the Chicago Classical Recording Foundation, publishing a mixture of chamber, orchestral and vocal works. The online catalog/shop is categorized by genre. Audio clips, biographies and reviews are available.

  • Caro Mitis

    caromitis.com

    Only releasing SACD recordings, this Russian classical label was launched in 2003. Artists include the period instrument Pratum Integrum Orchestra. Online catalog with audio, press reviews, distributors. In English and Russian.

  • EMI Classics

    emiclassics.com

    Classical production arm of the EMI Group. Searchable international release catalog incorporates titles from sister company Virgin Classics. Features artists' biographies, multimedia. The shopping cart links to external Web stores.

  • Simax Classics

    simax.no

    Classical recordings with a national and international flavor are offered by this Norwegian label, featuring mainly Scandinavian artists. Catalog/shop with audio clips and commercial downloads. Includes series profiles, artists' biographies.

  • Decca & Philips Classics

    deccaclassics.com

    View and download free online classical music and classical music videos by famous classical music composers, along with concert information and more.

  • Cavalli Records

    cavalli-records.com

    German record company publishing early music, and works from the classical, romantic and modern eras. Special emphasis placed on works recorded for the first time. Online catalog in English and German.

  • Fuga Libera and Ricercar

    fugalibera.com

    Twin Belgian labels, both publishing historically informed early music. Fuga Libera also concentrates on more recent classical works. Online catalogs, shop and some audio clips. In French, English and Dutch.

  • Channel Classics Records

    channelclassics.com

    Amsterdam based company run by Jared Sacks who works with a select group of classical artists. It has a diverse online catalog with QuickTime audio, shop, forum and artist information.

  • Deutsche Grammophon

    deutschegrammophon.com

    Major classical record company based in Germany and a production arm of Universal Music. Online catalog incorporates their Archiv Produktion and 20/21 labels. Includes artists' biographies, multimedia and various mini-sites.

  • BIS

    bis.se

    Swedish classical record company. Large online catalog with audio in association with Naxos. Recent releases, news, artists' discographies and distributors. Additional details of Bach cantata, Schnittke and Sibelius editions.

  • Chandos Records

    theclassicalshop.net

    British classical record producer with several labels including Chandos (orchestral and chamber music), Opera in English, Chaconne (early music) and Chandos Movies. Online catalog, shop, discussion, audio clips and downloads.

  • Centaur Records, Inc.

    centaurrecords.com

    Record company based in Louisiana. Classical recordings encompass popular classics, contemporary works and historically informed baroque and early music. Includes online catalog, shop and links to artists sites.

  • Alia Vox

    alia-vox.com

    Label founded by gambist and director Jordi Savall featuring medieval, renaissance and baroque music. Includes complete catalog, streaming audio, distributors, artist biographies and concert dates. In French, English and Spanish.

  • Antoine Marchand

    antoinemarchand.nl

    Imprint of Ton Koopman and the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra in association with Challenge Records. Includes information on their complete Bach cantatas edition, catalog and online shop. In English and Dutch.

  • Alpha Productions

    alpha-prod.com

    French classical record producer with a wide-ranging output, particularly emphasizing the early baroque. Detailed catalog with audio clips, press reviews and online purchasing. In French and English.

  • Testament Classic Recordings

    testament.co.uk

    Classical music label based in UK. Includes searchable catalog of reissues from EMI, BBC and Decca archives. Provides forthcoming releases, product list, online ordering, and CD biographies.

  • Helicon Records

    heliconrecords.com

    Founded by Irwin Katz, a musician, in 1996. Mainly classical music, including some unusual items.

  • Oboe Classics

    oboeclassics.com

    Jeremy Polmear has founded a UK label specializing in oboe music. Has sound samples embedded in the explanatory text in an unusual manner.

  • Baroque Music Club

    baroque-music-club.com

    Label specializing in Bach and the Baroque processes through PayPal and promises shipment within two business days. Includes many sound samples and some unusual articles relating to Baroque culture.

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