Outhere Music has announced the acquisition of the entire catalogue of Canadian classical music label Analekta, as well as its brand. The deal gives Outhere more than 600 existing recordings.
In a media release, the Outhere music group notes their expanded global distribution network for Analekta’s releases, while the company will gain a foothold in North America with the Anelekta name.
The Outhere Music group, based in Belgium, was founded in 2004, and has offices in Paris, Milan, London, the Netherlands, and Mexico. Its best known labels are Alpha Classics and Channel Classics, offering a wide range of classical music and artists. Outhere has a history of absorbing niche independent labels within the classical genre, including Æon, a French label specializing in contemporary music, among others.
Analekta, Canda’s largest indie classical music label, was founded by Montréal music manager and businessman François Mario Labbé in 1987. The label’s first release was a success, a recording by Angèle Dubeau (Labbé’s wife), and its catalogue includes works by some of Canada’s leading musicians, including Kent Nagano, the Gryphon Trio, and the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, among many others.
What they’re saying…
Charles Adriaenssen, Founder and President of Outhere Music, says in a media release, “The integration of Analekta into our family of great labels is an important milestone. This is our first foray into the Americas, starting from Québec, where we have strong affinities. We know Analekta’s catalogue very well, having distributed them for many years; they produce great artists and share our dedication to culture and quality. But just as importantly, their leading artist, the virtuoso violinist Angèle Dubeau pioneered an eclectic approach to classical music that considerably widened traditional audiences. I’m thrilled to continue walking this path with Analekta.”
“It is my pleasure to announce today that 35 years after its founding, Analekta is joining the European group Outhere Music, with which we have collaborated for many years,” commented François-Mario Labbé, Founder of Analekta. “This integration with a highly respected classical music company ensures the continued pursuit and permanence of our mission: to produce and promote the greatest Canadian musicians, orchestras, and ensembles on an international scale, while meeting the highest standards. We have an exciting line up of new albums in the coming year that we look forward to launching in collaboration with Outhere.”
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