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Classical Music Library (Requires Headphones) ON-SITE ACCESS ONLY

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Description: Classical Music Library is a comprehensive database of distinguished classical recordings. It includes tens of thousands of licensed recordings that users can listen to on the Internet. Selections range from the earliest Gregorian chants to works by modern composers—including symphonic music, vocal and instrumental music, choral works, and other forms. Content is published under licensing agreements with more than 30 music labels, including major labels and independents, with ongoing license negotiations adding to the range of available tracks. The audio selections are cross-referenced to a database of supplementary reference information.

There are recordings from major labels such as EMI, with performances by Maria Callas, Sir Simon Rattle, Herbert von Karajan, Andre Previn, Itzhak Perlman, Placido Domingo, Martha Argerich, Arthur Rubinstein, Jacqueline du Pré, Riccardo Muti, among many other major figures. Independent European and North American record labels including Sanctuary Classics, Hyperion, CBC, and others feature additional renowned artists such as Sir Yehudi Menuhin, Sir Charles Mackerras, Sir Neville Marriner, Felicity Lott, Glenn Gould, Angela Hewitt, Trevor Pinnock, The Sixteen, and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

Coverage: Various Dates

Subject(s)
Music, Film & Performing Arts
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