Musica Omnia
| Musica Omnia | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 |
| Founder | Peter Watchorn |
| Distributor(s) | Naxos Records |
| Genre | Classical music |
| Country of origin | U.S. |
| Location | Cambridge, Massachusetts |
| Official website | www |
Musica Omnia is an American record label specializing in classical music. The label was founded in 2000 by Peter Watchorn,[1] and through 2007, most issues were produced by him.[1][2]
Although specializing in early music, the label has also released compositions by such contemporary composers as Julian Wachner.[3] In 2002 the label was the winner of the New York Times Critic's Award, and subsequently acquired Record of the Year from Musicweb in both 2006 and 2009.[4]
Big Daddy Records was the initial distributor[1] but the label switched to distribution by Naxos Records in 2014.[4] The label's initial goal was to provide liner notes of superior educational value.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Smith, Steve (December 15, 2001). "The Classical Score". Billboard. Retrieved September 1, 2014.
- ^ "Spotlight on Dr. Peter Watchorn". Zuckermann Harpsichords International. Retrieved September 1, 2014.
- ^ Weininger, David (August 28, 2014). "Wachner issues Boston-born compositions on CD". Boston Globe. Retrieved September 1, 2014.
- ^ a b "Naxos of America Launches Three Labels for Distribution (press release)". Digital Journal. August 7, 2014. Retrieved September 1, 2014.