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Die Naxos Music Library (NML) erhält Bestnoten von Musikexperten

Veronika — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:27:39 +0000

Scott Foglesong nennt Naxos Music Library (NML) „die Klassik-Hörbibliothek par excellence“

Die Streaming-Service-Plattform NML wird von Scott Foglesong für Liebhaber der Klassischen Musik als die Nummer 1 unter allen netzweiten Anbietern bewertet. Scott Foglesong ist Vorsitzender der Fakultät für Musiktheorie am Konservatorium San Francisco. Er unterrichtet in Berkeley und berät als Fachmann auch das San Francisco Symphony Orchestra. Bei seiner Expertise auf dem Portal www.examiner.com hebt Foglesong nicht nur die unübertroffene Breite und Tiefe des Repertoires 26,695 unterschiedliche CDs mit insgesamt 380,787 Tracks) von NML heraus, sondern lobt auch den edukativen Anspruch des Services und dessen Umsetzung.

Auch das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis und die technische Umsetzung erhalten von Foglesong Höchstnoten. Geradezu ins Schwärmen gerät Klassik-Kenner Scott Foglesong jedoch bei der Erwähnung der Recherche-Möglichkeiten: Dort seien nicht nur 16 Komponisten mit dem Namen Bach aufgelistet, sondern sieben, die mit Q (ohne ein darauf folgendes U!) beginnen und gar 15, die auf den Namen Adams hören.

Die vielfältigen Möglichkeiten, die gute Soundqualität, die einfache Handhabung, das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis, die Vielfalt bzw. Umfang des Repertoires sind für Scott Foglesong eindeutig ausschlaggebend dafür, das NML bereits jetzt von so vielen, aus allen Bereichen des Musikbusiness kommenden Fachleuten, aber auch von privaten Klassik-Liebhabern genutzt wird.

Den ganzen Artikel von Scott Folgelsong können Sie unter der Überschrift: „The classical listening library par excellence“.

Review: Naxos Music Library

Vinko — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 01:37:28 +0000

Here is a review from Tribune Magazine by Scott Foglesong on Naxos Music Library

That service is the Naxos Music Library, coming to you from the same folks who run ClassicsOnline, an excellent download site mentioned several times in the past in this column, such as here and here…

… Although Naxos itself is the dominant label on the NML (as you would expect), many other independent labels join in, including such well-known classical companies such as Ondine, Capriccio, Hungaraton, Hänssler, Klavier, and many more…

… The fine folks at Naxos seem to have been aware that the NML would be a worthy subscription for almost any music library, and as a result, the service sports a strong educational component…

… the “Study Area” is directed towards secondary-school students, they are an invaluable resource for anyone who would appreciate a gracious look and listen through music history. I notice the beginnings of a World Music section as well — bravo!…

Looking to the future

Paula — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 23:23:36 +0000

Let’s face it, we haven’t been hearing a lot of good news about the economy lately. These tough times have also pushed the already strapped classical music industry into making some very tough decisions. Eleven layoffs at the City Opera, followed by workers asked to stay home for two days because there wasn’t enough money to meet payroll. Then Gerard Mortier exists. The stories continue. In general, nobody is smiling a lot about the music business right now.

However, while CD sales have been flat, downloads have done substantially better. And, at the beginning of November Naxos announced its download site, ClassicsOnline, had made its entire catalog–nearly 22,000 DRM-free albums — available at 320 kbps. This speed and quality make MP3 files virtually indistinguishable from CDs. Additionally, in the next few months COL will begin offering certain titles in lossless. COL offers over 100 independent labels and adds more than 500 new albums each month. The cost? Well, it is a great value: complete album downloads run from $6.99 – $9.99 (obviously more for multiple-CD downloads); and individual tracks are typically $.99. In addition to the Naxos catalog, some of the labels you can find on COL include Avie Records, BIS, Capriccio, Cedille, Chandos, CPO, Dacapo, Hungaroton, Ondine, Wergo, Wigmore Hall Live, Vox and many, many more. Right now for new visitors to the site who register before December 31–no, you don’t have to provide three pages of data or your credit card number–you can get 3 tracks FREE. It’s a great way to try ClassicsOnline.

There also have been changes at Naxos Music Library. NML, which is the world’s largest collection of streaming classical, jazz, windband, choral and world music, is adding Canada’s #1 independent record label, Nettwerk Music Group, to its roster of more than 75 premiere performing arts labels, thereby expanding its offerings to include more independent popular music.

Nettwerk Music Group’s extensive catalog features artists such as Barenaked Ladies, Datarock, Delerium, Griffin House, Jars of Clay, Josh Rouse, Junkie XL, Ladytron, Old Crow Medicine Show, The Submarines, Sixpence None The Richer, The Weepies, and many others.

Divox Joins Naxos Music Library

Vinko — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:00:10 +0000

Based in Switzerland, Divox AG/Ltd was founded in 1984 and began with a focus on the promotion of emerging chamber music artists. It now has four sub-labels, covering music from ancient to modern by mainstream and less familiar composers, as well as world music. Divox has always taken pride in its commitment to individual musicians and their own interpretations, as well as the quality of the recordings themselves.

Tracks available on Naxos Music Library starting today.

Trustkill Brings Hardcore, Metal and Rock to the Naxos Music Library

Vinko — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:00:19 +0000

Trustkill Records, an American label, has risen out of a college dorm room in the early 1990s to now attain status as the authoritative voice in the worlds of independent metal, hardcore, punk and emo music. It started releasing hardcore, metal and rock recordings in 1994. Artists include Bullet for my Valentine, Eighteen Visions, Bleeding Through, It Dies Today, Poison The Well and Throwdown.

This is the second non-classical label since we partner with V2 , it’s music will begin to appear on Naxos Music Library starting today.

Challenge Records Joins the Naxos Music Library

Vinko — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 16:00:02 +0000

Located in the Netherlands, this label is run by a group of jazz and classical music enthusiasts. Leading national and international artists are represented, performing a wide variety of music. The Brodsky Quartet performs Britten, Ton Koopman and the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra perform Bach Cantatas, Musica Antiqua Koln performs Gluck’s Trio Sonatas… and there is much more.

This label’s music will begin to appear on Naxos Music Library and ClassicsOnline starting today.

Lanui Joins the Naxos Music Library

Vinko — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:00:47 +0000

Lanui Records is a new label based in Hawaii that concentrates on significant recordings from the 1960s and 1970s, with performers such as Kenneth Gilbert, Steven Staryk, Jean-Pierre Rampal, Laurindo Almeida and others, many in their first recordings. The music on the label comes from both a strong Baroque and Classical background and also includes rarely-heard works from then-contemporary American composers.

This label’s music will begin to appear on Naxos Music Library and ClassicsOnline starting today.