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

Milos Stevove (horn), Joanna Borowska (soprano), Peter Mikulas (bass), Rohangiz Yachmi (mezzo-soprano), Jeno Jando (piano), Takako Nishizaki (violin), Andrea Martin (baritone), Donna Robin (soprano), Michelle Breedt (soprano), Ernst Ottensamer (clarinet), Viktoria Loukianetz (soprano), Roderick Shaw (harpsichord), Patrick Gallois (flute), Fabrice Pierre (harp), Jozsef Balogh (clarinet)

Swedish Chamber Orchestra, Capella Istropolitana, Gewandhaus Chamber Choir, Leipzig Chamber Orchestra, Eder Quartet, Concentus Hungaricus, Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia, Kosice Teachers' Choir, Camerata Cassovia, Vienna Mozart Academy, Hungarian Radio Choru, Petter Sundkvist, Jozef Kopelman, Johannes Wildner, Morten Schuldt-Jensen, Barry Wordsworth, Andras Ligeti, Michael Halasz, Katarina Andreasson, Stephen Gunzenhauser