Many people think that learning about classical music and the people that create it would require so much time and energy that the prospect of diving in overwhelms them. Naxos, the world’s leading classical label, has mined its vast catalog of recordings (and the brains of its global staff of classical music connoisseurs) to design a new series called “Instant Expert” which is available by download only. Each “Instant Expert” volume focuses on the music of one composer, featuring curated collection of that composer’s greatest hits as well as some unique or historically significant compositions. In addition, each download is accompanied by a podcast hosted by Raymond Bisha, Naxos of America Director of Media Relations, and a booklet containing track information and an abridged biography of the composer.

Kelly M. Rach – Naxos of America, National Publicist

Artists

Jeno Jando (piano), Takako Nishizaki (violin), Inga Nielsen (soprano), Stefan Vladar (piano), Balazs Szokolay (piano), Lori Phillips (soprano), Robynne Redmon (mezzo-soprano), Jay Baylon (bass-baritone), Mary Kathryn van Osdale (violin), James Taylor (tenor), Csaba Onczay (cello), Maria Kliegel (cello), Nina Tichman (piano), Robert Holzer (bass-baritone), Gabriele Lechner (soprano), Diane Elias (contralto), Michael Pabst (tenor)

Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Kodaly Quartet, Capella Istropolitana, Nashville Symphony Chorus, Nashville Symphony Orchestra, Zagreb Philharmonic Chorus, Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra, Bela Drahos, Stephen Gunzenhauser, Kenneth Jean, Michael Halasz, Barry Wordsworth, Kenneth Schermerhorn, Richard Edlinger