Warner Classics

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Warner Classics
Parent companyWarner Music Group
Founded1991 (1991)
Distributor(s)Warner Music Group
AMPED Distribution (select releases)[1]
GenreClassical
Country of originFrance
Official websitewarnerclassics.com

Warner Classics is the

Teldec Records labels. Based in France,[3] Warner Classics also distributes the Elektra Nonesuch, Finlandia, Lontano, NVC Arts, Warner Apex, Warner Elatus and Warner Fonit labels.[4]

History

What was then known as

Teldec Records in 1988. Warner Classics was formed in 1991. The renamed Warner Music Group acquired Erato Records in 1992. Warner Music Group acquired the classical video company NVC Arts in 1994.[5]

The label developed a larger profile in 2013 when it absorbed EMI Classics (including Pye Records' classical music catalogue) with that label's output absorbed into the Warner Classics label and the co-owned Virgin Classics absorbed into Erato Records.[6]

References

  1. ^ AMPED Distribution // Labels
  2. ^ Various Artists // News
  3. ^ Alain Lanceron Named President, Warner Classics and Erato; Senior Team Confirmed | Billboard
  4. ^ Warnerclassics.com
  5. ^ Pride, Dominic (1994-11-26). "Warner Int' Classical Unit Ups Video Profile". Billboard.
  6. ^ EMI Classics and Virgin Classics to join Warners – Classic FM Music News and Features

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