The new label Phoenix Edition is the brainchild of Johannes Kernmayer, for many years artistic director at Capriccio. Phoenix Edition features artists such as Christine Schäfer, Reinhold Friedrich, Arleen Auger, Simone Kermes, Thomas Quasthoff, Christoph Eschenbach, the Petersen Quartet, L'Orfeo Baroque Orchestra, WDR Radio Choir and Orchestra Cologne, Kontraste Koln, Das Neue Orchester conducted by Christoph Spering, Haydn Trio Eisenstadt, Vienna Symphony Orchestra, and other leading performers. The label focuses on rediscovering works written by neglected composers.