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'''OnClassical''' is a small [[Italy|Italian]] [[independent record label]]. It features [[classical music]] mostly for single instrument or chamber ensemble.
'''OnClassical''' is an [[Italy|Italian]] [[independent record label]]. It features [[classical music]] mostly for single instrument or chamber ensemble.


== History ==
== History ==


Founded in April 2003<ref>[http://creativecommons.org/weblog/entry/7614 Creative Commons: OnClassical relaunches], Creative Commons: OnClassical relaunches</ref> by Alessandro Simonetto, [[harpsichordist]], [[Audio engineering|producer and sound engineer]], it enlists selected first-prize [[Music competition|international contest]] winners and young [[Intellectual giftedness|talent]]ed [[musician]]s who do not hold exclusive contracts with [[Talent manager|managers]] or traditional [[Recording label|recording houses]].
Founded in April 2003<ref>[http://creativecommons.org/weblog/entry/7614 Creative Commons: OnClassical relaunches]</ref> by Alessandro Simonetto, [[harpsichordist]], [[Audio engineering|producer and sound engineer]], it enlists selected first-prize [[Music competition|international contest]] winners and young [[Intellectual giftedness|talent]]ed [[musician]]s who do not hold exclusive contracts with [[Talent manager|managers]] or traditional [[Recording label|recording houses]].


''OnClassical'' was the first Italian label to produce, realize, distribute and sell recordings through the web and amongst the first to apply the new philosophy of [[Creative Commons]] to [[MP3]] and other files.
''OnClassical'' was the first Italian label to produce, realize, distribute and sell recordings through the web and amongst the first to apply the new philosophy of [[Creative Commons]] to [[MP3]] and other files<ref>[http://www.creativecommons.it/Audio OnClassical at Creative Commons, Italy]</ref>.


OnClassical has no relationship with [[List of copyright collection societies|societies of rights collecting]] due to the facts it only threats [[public domain]] music.
OnClassical has no relationship with [[List of copyright collection societies|societies of rights collecting]] due to the facts it only threats [[public domain]] music.
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==== The late version ====
==== The late version ====


With the last version of onclassical.com substantial innovationes have been introduced, such as the publication of only self-produced recordings and a more careful selection. Albums are sold in a CD-quality uncompressed format ([[PCM]] / [[WAV]], at 44.1 k[[Hertz|Hz]] &times; 16-[[bit]] only<ref>[http://wiki.creativecommons.org/Case_Studies/OnClassical_study Creative Commons: OnClassical case study], Creative Commons: OnClassical case study</ref>. No [[Digital rights management|DRM]]) are present on the recordings. Compressed formats files can however be found through the online stores such as [[Amazon.com|Amazon]], [[iTunes]], [[emusic]].
With the last version of onclassical.com substantial innovationes have been introduced, such as the publication of only self-produced recordings and a more careful selection. Albums are sold in a CD-quality uncompressed format ([[PCM]] / [[WAV]], at 44.1 k[[Hertz|Hz]] &times; 16-[[bit]] only<ref>[http://wiki.creativecommons.org/Case_Studies/OnClassical_study Creative Commons: OnClassical case study]</ref>. No [[Digital rights management|DRM]]) are present on the recordings. Compressed formats files can however be found through the online stores such as [[Amazon.com|Amazon]], [[iTunes]], [[emusic]].


[[Image:OnClassicalLogo.gif|right|thumb|OnClassical logo]]
[[Image:OnClassicalLogo.gif|right|thumb|OnClassical logo]]
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Each album is sold at a price based on the visitors preference starting from 7.50 euros. An alert may inform the purchaser that artists earn 50% from profits given to downloadings of their albums.
Each album is sold at a price based on the visitors preference starting from 7.50 euros. An alert may inform the purchaser that artists earn 50% from profits given to downloadings of their albums.


=== The recordings ===
== The recordings ==


The recordings are considered of high quality.<ref>[http://www.tnt-audio.com/topics/onclassical_e.html An online source of high quality listening material], An online source of high quality listening material.</ref><ref>[http://www.zeitschichten.com/2008/12/04/interview-with-alessandro-simonetto-founder-of-onclassical-%E2%80%93-the-e-label-for-audiophiles/ Interview with Alessandro Simonetto, Founder of OnClassical – The e-label for Audiophiles], Interview with Alessandro Simonetto, Founder of OnClassical – The e-label for Audiophiles.</ref><ref>[http://www.onclassical.com/texts/press/07-03_boesendorfer_appreciation_to_alessandro_simonetto.pdf Bösendorfer appreciation to Alessandro Simonetto], Bösendorfer appreciation to Alessandro Simonetto</ref>. Some recordings have also been licensed for notable record labels such as [[Naxos Records|Naxos]] or [[Brilliant Classics]].
The recordings are considered of high quality.<ref>[http://www.tnt-audio.com/topics/onclassical_e.html An online source of high quality listening material]</ref><ref>[http://www.zeitschichten.com/2008/12/04/interview-with-alessandro-simonetto-founder-of-onclassical-%E2%80%93-the-e-label-for-audiophiles/ Interview with Alessandro Simonetto, Founder of OnClassical – The e-label for Audiophiles]</ref><ref>[http://www.onclassical.com/texts/press/07-03_boesendorfer_appreciation_to_alessandro_simonetto.pdf Bösendorfer appreciation to Alessandro Simonetto]</ref>. Some recordings have also been licensed for notable record labels such as [[Naxos Records|Naxos]] or [[Brilliant Classics]].


Today the catalogue has c. 50 titles.
Today the catalogue has c. 50 titles.


=== Collaborations ===
== Collaborations ==


OnClassical company furnishes the largest quantity of the classical music for [[Jamendo]] pro: the commercial program for [[music licensing]] at jamendo.com. <ref name="Jamendo">[http://blog.jamendo.com/2009/02/18/jamendo-goes-classical/ Jamendo goes OnClassical], Jamendo goes OnClassical.</ref>
OnClassical company furnishes the largest quantity of the classical music for [[Jamendo]] pro: the commercial program for [[music licensing]] at jamendo.com. <ref name="Jamendo">[http://blog.jamendo.com/2009/02/18/jamendo-goes-classical/ Jamendo goes OnClassical].</ref>


=== The Artists ===
== Curiosities ==

* [[Accordion]]
** Massimiliano Pitocco (on 2nd v.)

* Piano
** Alessandra Maria Ammara (on 1st v.)
** [[Maurizio Baglini]] (on 1st/2nd v.)
** Yuri Blinov (on 1st/2nd v.)
** [[Sandrine Erdely-Sayo]] (on 1st/2nd v.)
** Pierre Feraux
** [[Rustem Hayroudinoff]] (on 1st v.)
** [[Gianluca Luisi]]
** Aleksandra Mikulska (on 1st/2nd v.)
** [[Alberto Nosè]] (on 2nd v.)
** Antonio Palareti
** Daniele Petralia
** Roberto Poli
** [[Roberto Prosseda]] (on 1st v.)
** [[Giampaolo Stuani]]
** [[Marco Tezza]]

* [[Harpsichord]]
** Stefano Demicheli (OnClassical compilation)
** Simone Stella

* [[Guitar]]
** [[Kevin Kastning]]
** Pablo Lentini Riva
** Sándor Szabó

* [[Violin]]
** [[Luca Fanfoni]]
** Gigino Maestri (on 2nd v.)
** Antonio Aiello

* [[Percussion]]
** Saverio Tasca

* [[Double-bass]]
** Daniele Roccato (OnClassical compilation)

* [[Chamber music|(Chamber) Ensembles]]
** [[Luca Fanfoni|Duo Fanfoni-Savina]]
** Sandro Materassi ensemble
** Sonatori Fiorentini
** [[Marco Tezza|TrisTango]]

* [[Orchestra]]s
** [[Marco Tezza|Stravinskij Chamber Orchestra]]

* [[Choir]]s
** [[Don Kosaken Chor]] Wanja Hlibka (male soloists)
** Elysium (female vocal quartet)

{{Dynamic list}}

== Other info ==

=== Curiosities ===


* The name OnClassical means On[Line]Classical[Music] or On[about] Classical[ Music]). The ''motto'' of the label is ''A new Way to Think about Music''.
* The name OnClassical means On[Line]Classical[Music] or On[about] Classical[ Music]). The ''motto'' of the label is ''A new Way to Think about Music''.
* Simonetto is also the founder of kunstderfuge.com, a large and free resource of classical music in [[MIDI]] files.
* Simonetto is also the founder of kunstderfuge.com, a large and free resource of classical music in [[MIDI]] files.


=== References ===
== References ==


{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


==== Other references ====
=== Other references ===


* [http://creativecommons.org/weblog/entry/7866 Interview of Cameron Parkins], XI/2007
* [http://creativecommons.org/weblog/entry/7866 Interview of Cameron Parkins @creativecommons.org], XI/2007
* [http://www.creativecommons.it/ OnClassical at Creative Commons, Italy], VI/2006


=== See also ===
=== See also ===


* [[Copyleft]]
* [[Creative Commons]]
* [[Creative Commons]]
* [[List of record labels]]
* [[Open source record label]]


=== External links ===
== External links ==

* [http://www.onclassical.com/ The official site]
* [http://www.onclassical.com/ The official site]
* [http://www.onclassical.com/blog The official weblog]
* [http://www.onclassical.com/blog The official weblog]

==== Other useful links ====
* [http://www.archive.org/search.php?query=onclassical OnClassical at the Archive] (free files in [[MP3]] or [[Ogg]] formats)


[[Category:Italian record labels]]
[[Category:Italian record labels]]

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OnClassical is an Italian independent record label. It features classical music mostly for single instrument or chamber ensemble.

History

Founded in April 2003[1] by Alessandro Simonetto, harpsichordist, producer and sound engineer, it enlists selected first-prize international contest winners and young talented musicians who do not hold exclusive contracts with managers or traditional recording houses.

OnClassical was the first Italian label to produce, realize, distribute and sell recordings through the web and amongst the first to apply the new philosophy of Creative Commons to MP3 and other files[2].

OnClassical has no relationship with societies of rights collecting due to the facts it only threats public domain music.

Versions

The website started as a simple collection of classical music audio performances of some of the most important pianists such as Maurizio Baglini, Rustem Hayroudinoff, Gianluca Luisi, Alberto Nosè, Mariangela Vacatello and other. Only in January 2004 (second version) it evolved as an online record label and a mobile recording studio working with its own equipment. The third, of February 2005 (the 14th), and the last version, of July 2007 (the 14th), have always maintained the graphic unchanged (white blackground with yellow left border) and the main concepts tied to contents and licences.

The late version

With the last version of onclassical.com substantial innovationes have been introduced, such as the publication of only self-produced recordings and a more careful selection. Albums are sold in a CD-quality uncompressed format (PCM / WAV, at 44.1 kHz × 16-bit only[3]. No DRM) are present on the recordings. Compressed formats files can however be found through the online stores such as Amazon, iTunes, emusic.

File:OnClassicalLogo.gif
OnClassical logo

Each album is sold at a price based on the visitors preference starting from 7.50 euros. An alert may inform the purchaser that artists earn 50% from profits given to downloadings of their albums.

The recordings

The recordings are considered of high quality.[4][5][6]. Some recordings have also been licensed for notable record labels such as Naxos or Brilliant Classics.

Today the catalogue has c. 50 titles.

Collaborations

OnClassical company furnishes the largest quantity of the classical music for Jamendo pro: the commercial program for music licensing at jamendo.com. [7]

Curiosities

  • The name OnClassical means On[Line]Classical[Music] or On[about] Classical[ Music]). The motto of the label is A new Way to Think about Music.
  • Simonetto is also the founder of kunstderfuge.com, a large and free resource of classical music in MIDI files.

References

  1. ^ Creative Commons: OnClassical relaunches
  2. ^ OnClassical at Creative Commons, Italy
  3. ^ Creative Commons: OnClassical case study
  4. ^ An online source of high quality listening material
  5. ^ Interview with Alessandro Simonetto, Founder of OnClassical – The e-label for Audiophiles
  6. ^ Bösendorfer appreciation to Alessandro Simonetto
  7. ^ Jamendo goes OnClassical.

Other references

See also

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