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Classical Music Record Labels Key Terms
Some key terms for classical music record labelsBy J. Stoltzfus, writer/programmer LOCAL CITIZEN Though the music industry has gone through a lot of changes, traditional music record labels tend to represent the majority of the market. Classical music as a unique genre is not exempt to the influence of record labels. Classical music record labels tend to dictate what gets played on the airwaves and disseminated to audiences. Knowing more about some common key terms will help businesses who are dealing with classical music record labels.
Independent classical music label
Although many of the classical music records you see are from large, established labels, some independent labels (labels without the established connections of larger ones) have risen to offer the public more in opera and other classical genres.
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Find details on what constitutes an independent record label at Bemuso.com. Read about some offerings and strategies from Naxos, a leading independent classical music label, at EMusic.
A&R
A&R or Artists and Repertory is the branch of a record label that goes looking for new acts to sign to a label. A&R is an important part of classical music record labels, as agents reach out to performers for signing.
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Get a rare visual interview over the web on the role of an A&R rep from a veteran in A&R, John Kalodner, at ArtistsHouse Music.
Performance driven
Many experts refer to the classical music genre as "performance driven," which means its interest is generally guided by the actual musical performance and instrumentation rather than other elements.
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Read more on classical music in America as a performance driven genre at this page from W. W. Norton.
Demo
A demo is simply a recorded piece that showcases the skills of a group or artist. Classical music as a genre is not exempt from the demand for demo CDs and tapes -- a classical music label will want to be presented with a demo, just like a pop or rock label would.
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See more for making demos at Fandango Recording.
Amorphous
"Amorphous" is a term some are now using in relation to classical music and the record labels that produce it. This term represents part of a "greening" or contemporization of classical music and labels to a younger audience.
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Hear some examples of amorphous music genres at Pandora.
Ensemble
An ensemble is really just a term for a group of musicians playing together. But it's a word that sometimes trips up music managers. For liner notes or classical music labeling, when you need to check the meaning, definitions are available online.
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See the definition of ensemble at Your Dictionary.
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Label offering a classical catalog, a jazz and nostalgia catalog, film music, choral music and organ music.
Provider of original classical orchestra works, chamber ensembles and solos for woodwinds, brass, piano, and string instruments.
Recording and repertoire company that is the US branch of EMI Classics. Responsible for promoting all recordings on the EMI Classics and Virgin Classics labels in the US.
Independent record company featuring a mix of world premiere classical recordings, contemporary and jazz music.
Classical music label that combines familiar masterpieces with rare works.
Record label providing distribution for early and classical music artists.
http://www.chandos-records.com/
Provider of international distribution, promotion and marketing for jazz, blues and classical music artists.
Label offering classical music, choir and organ, chamber, instrumental and orchestral works.
Record label specializing in classical music recordings.
Independent classical label devoted to presenting recordings of music of all styles and from all periods from the twelfth century to the twentieth.
http://www.hyperion-records.co.uk/
Classic music label a part of Universal Classics, a Universal Music Company.
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 unique recor
Record label that provides blues, rock, jazz, classical and rhythm and blues music.
Record label that provides management and distribution services for jazz, rock and classical music artists.
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.
http://www.naxos.com/naxos/naxos.htm
Record label that provides jazz, new age, acoustic guitar and piano music.
Label committed to offering a range of classical music. A part of HNH International.
Label that produces fine recordings of classical and chamber music, using some of Scandinavia's finest musicians.
Collection of Finnish CD recordings including orchestral pieces, chamber works and avant-garde music.
Provider of historical recordings of classical, jazz, nostalgia, light music and spoken word.
http://www.pavilionrecords.com/
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 Fine, however
Label specializing in contemporary classical and experimental new music by new composers from around the world.
Classical music label, a part of Sony Music Entertainment.
Independent classical label devoted to presenting high-quality recording of music.
Sunrise International Entertainment
Distributor of international classical music, as well as producer and promotor of modern and traditional Chinese music.
http://www.sunrise-records.com/
Worldwide distributor of classical music recordings from the Deutsche Grammophon, Decca and Phillips labels. Part of the Universal Music Group.
Classical music label with a unique collection of musical recordings both mainstream and eclectic.
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