Classical Music Library
The world’s most renowned classical music labels, including EMI, Decca, Deutsche Grammophon, Hyperion, Artemis-Vanguard, Sanctuary Classics, Vox, and many more.
A Library Journal Best Reference
"Highly recommended."—CHOICE
"This is the key to good music service. . . . I may be in love."—Charleston Advisor
- Growing in 2010 from 63,000 to more than 210,000 tracks online in streaming audio.
- The world's most renowned classical music labels—from EMI, Decca, and Deutsche Grammophon to Hänssler, Hyperion, Vox, and more—featuring the best performers and the highest quality recordings in the industry. As any audiophile can tell you—it does make a difference.
- Online streaming access 24/7 to recordings that don't take up shelf space; can't be stolen, damaged, or lost; never need to be re-shelved; allow multiple users to access simultaneously; and never result in a late fee. Access to the collection costs your library a fraction of what it would cost to purchase the CD's individually.
- Optional downloads for thousands of select classical recordings let your patrons pay a modest fee to keep recordings forever.
- Uniquely powerful search and browse capabilities powered by Alexander Street's Semantic Indexing™. Quickly identify multiple interpretations of the same work, browse by composer, time period, instrument, sub-genre, and more.
- Fully integrated and cross-searchable together with all of the Alexander Street classical score, video, and reference products your library subscribes to via our Music Online interface
- Playlists and clip-making tools let you organize music listening content for quick access later together with links to any other Music Online content—and content from anywhere else on the Web! Permanent URLs let you share your playlists with other users—use them to organize course assignments, content for future listening or research, and more!
- The best recording quality—increasing to 320 kbps for most recordings—COMING SOON!
- On-the-go access via your handheld mobile device
- Searchable liner notes—COMING SOON!
- Affordable! Subscribe to Classical Music Library for as little as $395 for small libraries or $500 for large libraries (U.S. prices).
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- Classical Music Library pricing—U.S. prices start under $900 for 3 SUs and $300 for each additional SU.
- Download the Classical Music Library flyer in PDF format.
- Request trial access for your library: get immediate 48-hour access or a 30-day institution-wide trial.
- Find out what's new by reading the Music Online blog.
Subscribe to one, some, or all of these collections:
MUSIC REFERENCE
MUSIC LISTENING
MUSIC VIDEO
Click on a title above to see details and pricing for the standalone collection.
There are packages available, too! Get unlimited-SU access and the exclusive cross-search interface with the Music Online - Listening package (prices start at $3,000 for small libraries and $9,000 for large sites); and the Music Online - Reference package (prices start at $800 for small libraries and $7,000 for large sites).
Resources For Subscribing Libraries
- Go to Classical Music Library
- Marketing toolkit for libraries with search widgets, promotional tools, posters, bookmarks, brochures, a how-to guide, and more
- Playlist How-To Guide
- Free MARC records
- Customer support
- Give us feedback or suggest content
Classical Music Library search widget
Search tens of thousands of classical tracks online in streaming audio