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Label offering a classical catalog, a jazz and nostalgia catalog, film music, choral music and organ music.
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Independent record company featuring a mix of world premiere classical recordings, contemporary and jazz music.
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Classical music label that combines familiar masterpieces with rare works.
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Record label providing distribution for early and classical music artists.
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Label offering classical music, choir and organ, chamber, instrumental and orchestral works.
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Independent classical label devoted to presenting recordings of music of all styles and from all periods from the twelfth century to the twentieth.
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Classic music label a part of Universal Classics, a Universal Music Company.
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This classic label wishes to preserve the essence of live classical music performances by the great artists of our time, and allows the listener to experience music´s energy as performed without studio editing. Their season consists of four un...
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Record label that provides blues, rock, jazz, classical and rhythm and blues music.
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Record label that provides jazz, new age, acoustic guitar and piano music.
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Rarity label that is now concentrating on the light classical composers, film music, romantic piano music, as well as 20th century classics and Latin American music. A part of HNH International Ltd.
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Label committed to offering a range of classical music. A part of HNH International.
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Label that produces fine recordings of classical and chamber music, using some of Scandinavia's finest musicians.
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Collection of Finnish CD recordings including orchestral pieces, chamber works and avant-garde music.
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Provider of historical recordings of classical, jazz, nostalgia, light music and spoken word.
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Compact Disc only label, whose principal interest is classical music of the 20th and 21st century. Special emphasis has been placed on American composers such as Samuel Barber, Ned Rorem, Karel Husa, Peter Mennin, Nicolas Flagello and Irving Fin...
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Label specializing in contemporary classical and experimental new music by new composers from around the world.
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Independent classical label devoted to presenting high-quality recording of music.
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Distributor of international classical music, as well as producer and promotor of modern and traditional Chinese music.
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Classical music label with a unique collection of musical recordings both mainstream and eclectic.
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Guide to Classical Music Record Labels
Learn how to get your compositions in front of classical music record labelsIf you are in the business of performing or composing classical music, this doesn’t mean being sought out by classical record labels is the only way to make classical music for the masses. Just like the latest pop or rock star, you, too, can send a demo to major classical music record labels or hire an agent to get your music out there. To get your compositions heard by classical labels, consider the following:
1. Work with a professional to create a high-quality demo of your very best music before submitting anything to a classical recording label.
2. Hire a music agent to help get your demo in front of major classical record companies.
3. Consider peddling your compositions to classical record labels on your own.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Spend time on a demo before contacting classical music labels
Music demos are a great way to show off your wares. Use them for self-promotion to a classical record company, as an entry for a classical music contest or as practice in the recording process. Don't let your talent be overshadowed by poor quality production; spend the money to do the demo right.
I recommend:
The Classical Recording Company can help with making a classical music demo. Its demo package includes a three-hour recording session with an engineer and producer, post-production tweaking and 10 copies of the demo on CD. Also check out Blue House Productions for a studio with musicians, engineers and producers who have been in the business for more than 20 years.
Hire an agent to help you get in front of classical music record labels
Just like most areas of the entertainment industry, it's not what you know, but who you know. Well, music agents and other professionals have connections with classical record labels to get you one step closer to getting your compositions recorded and heard.
I recommend:
Canti Classics represents a wide range of performing artists and composers. Find a list of music agents around the world at SimplytheBest.
Contact classical music record labels on your own
If you decide to attempt to get a record contract with a major classical record label or an independent classical music record label, be sure to send a demo with your best work first; an 8X10 high-quality photo of you or your ensemble; and a biography that discusses your goals and experience as a musician - local reviews, performance dates, etc. The more professional this demo package, the better.
I recommend:
Check out the long list of classical artists at Sony Classical and EMI Classics. Record Labels & Companies Guide has a list of major labels and independent labels. The A&R Registry is a music industry publication that is updated every eight weeks with the A&R contact of every major classical music record label and independent classical music label throughout the United States, Canada and the UK. This is a vital resource for anyone in the music business.
