Naxos of America Launches Six Labels for Distribution in the U.S. and Canada

FRANKLIN, TN--(Marketwired - Jul 3, 2013) - In June and July, Naxos of America welcomes six unique labels to its already diverse distribution family. All of them will be distributed by Naxos in the U.S. and Canada.

Fascinated by the musical heritage of Jewish culture, countertenor Yaniv d'Or (http://www.yanivdor.com/) founded Ensemble NAYA with Nora Roll and Anders Ericson in 2008. Now a group of eight musicians, Ensemble NAYA creates a mesmerizing dialogue between early western music and musical traditions from the entire world. Yaniv d'Or started a self-named label and has since released the ensemble's debut recording, Liquefacta est...

Unseen Worlds (http://www.unseenworlds.net/) is a record label dedicated to quality issues of unheralded and revolutionary, yet accessible, avant-garde music. The label is interested in media that captures a timeless ecstasy of creativity, that seem out of space, or alien, yet are deeply resonant and approachable. They are both primary and mysterious, containing multitudes, and engaging the listener through their historical context and sheer musicality.

Harp&Co (http://www.harpandco.be/index.php) is an association of solo musicians, passionate about the rich and original repertory of their instruments. The label is the culmination of a dream of the Harpeggio Ensemble's members who for many years have been playing and recording the special repertory of the harp.

MDR KLASSIK (http://www.mdr.de/mdr-klassik/index.html) is the new classical label of MITTELDEUTSCHER RUNDFUNK and its Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra & Radio Choir, launched in 2012. Germany's oldest radio orchestra and largest broadcasting station choir can be heard regularly in the concert hall and radio and television broadcasts.

Piano Classics (http://www.piano-classics.com/) is a label solely dedicated to piano solo and piano concerto recordings. Piano Classics focuses on issuing brand new recordings by young and established talent as well as licensed recordings of great note.

PlayMove&Sing Inc. (http://www.sukeymolloy.com/) promotes interactive musical play products created by Sukey Molloy to encourage active viewing, creative listening, and lively motion play options in an atmosphere of joyful play. Children, parents and teachers enjoy singing and moving along with award winning music and video created exclusively for young learners.

Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, a suburb of Nashville, Naxos of America (www.naxosusa.com) is the #1 independent classical music distributor in the U.S. and Canada.