Beijing-based classical music company Kuke Music Holding Limited has acquired a controlling interest in Naxos Music Group. The agreement, valued at just over $106 million, gives Kuke a majority share (per The Violin Channel, around 70.43 percent) and marks a major shift in the international classical music landscape. Founded in 1987 by Klaus Heymann, Naxos has long been admired for {…}
(Photo: S Ghini.) Naxos released a CD entitled “Tre Liriche,” featuring songs by Ottorino Respighi performed by the Italian contralto Alessandra Visentin with the New York Chamber Orchestra under the direction of maestro Salvatore Di Vittorio. The title of the CD refers to three songs, “Notte,” “Nebbia” and “Pioggia,” which have never been performed or recorded with a large orchestra, {…}
Naxos Music Group has announced that Matthias Lutzweiler has been appointed the new CEO. In his new position, Lutzweiler will be supported by Jeffrey Lien, CEO of Naxos of America and Global Deputy CEO, and Iwen Schmees, who is CEO of Naxos Deutschland and Global Chief Operating Officer. He will continue developing the growth of Naxos Music Group as it {…}
Naxos founder, Klaus Heymann has acquired the Classical label Chandos Records. Launched in 1979 by Brian Couzens, Chandos Records boasts a catalog of over 3,000 recordings with its stellar roster of artists including Dame Sarah Connolly, Andrew Davis and Edward Gardner. The acquisition will build on the long-standing commercial relationship between Chandos Records and the Naxos Music Group, which will {…}
(Photo: Brescia/Amisano) Italian contralto Alessandra Visentin is a singer who tends to operate below the radar. Athough rarely in the headlines, she is a singer who is forging a very successful career. She performs in major opera houses, and has just recently released her first solo recording “Per la Signora Geltruda,” a CD of works by Vivaldi. Anyone who has {…}
Naxos has announced its acquisition of the Opus Arte label from the Royal Opera House. The company announced that the acquisition marks a step in the company’s expansion of its audiovisual activities, as video continues to gain importance in the classical music industry. Klaus Heymann, the Founder and Chairman of the Naxos Music Group, said in a press release, “Our group has {…}
Heresy Records has announced the release of Roger Doyle’s first opera “Heresy.” The company announced that the recording will be released on Feb. 9, 2018, internationally through Naxos. Known as “The Godfather of Irish Electronic Music,” Doyle’s opera premiered in 2016 as part of the 50th-anniversary celebration of Dublin’s renowned Project Arts Centre. When it premiered critics raved and said, {…}
