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Naxos Educational is a bold venture in a fairly traditional marketplace, with the purpose of broadening the horizons and understanding of music lovers who may be new to classical music or want to go into greater depth.
Since the millennium, various series have been developed. Nearly all contain multiple CDs (some with narration, others with just music) and booklets of 100+ pages showcasing some of the best writers on classical music.
Below are samples from each of the series. For a complete list of the albums on Naxos Educational, click here.
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“… In humanizing their subjects, these discs offer more than mere biographical information – they bring us closer to the men behind the music. Similarly, the opera and classics sets provide an understanding of such masterpieces as Verdi's Aida, Ravel's Bolero, Vivaldi's Four Seasons and Brahms' second Piano Concerto. In these discs, the narrator walks the listener through the music, offering historical background, plot synopsis and plenty of excerpts. In the orchestral works, the complete music is presented following detailed examinations. Naxos is thinking big with this project, promising nearly three dozen releases – including examinations of orchestral instruments and several volumes devoted to conductors, string players, pianists and opera singers.” |
– Denver Rocky Mountain News on Life and Works: BEETHOVEN (Siepmann) 8.558024-27
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| The vibrant, contemporary arm of the label. The series begins with 'John Tavener', which contains a world première of Prayer of the Heart, written for and performed by Björk, and a fascinating 40-minute interview with the composer himself. |
| A visually arresting and intellectually engaging series, now branching out from periods in musical history. |
| Light-hearted, narrated introductions to major operas. |
| Engaging, well-illustrated surveys (music and pictures) examining the history of classical music in individual countries. |
| A captivating audiobook series bringing to life the great composers and their music. |
| Friendly, narrated analyses of popular classical works. |
| Explores the musical environment of great artists. |
| Comprehensive texts with illustrative CDs. |
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