Naxos for Education

Happy Holidays from Naxos for Education! Thanks for spending the year with us, and we can't to see what 2026 has in store! ❄︎

Happy birthday to Arvo Pärt! Check out all of his works on NML here: https://www.naxosmusiclibrary.com/personlist/composer/21305

🎊Happy 90th Birthday, Arvo Pärt!🎉
Today we celebrate the 90th birthday of Arvo Pärt, who is one of the most important composers of our time. At the heart of the celebrations is his unmistakable musical voice: shaped by his self-developed 'tintinnabuli' style. It’s a beautifully simple and spiritually uplifting way of making music that touches the hearts of people all around the globe. Let’s honour his incredible contributions to music!

🎶Discover his complete discography on the Naxos Music Group:
https://bit.ly/Arvo_Pärt-Naxos

It’s so great to be back at Conn Selmer Education’s CSI Northeast! Today was a treat with a performance from Camille Thurman and the Darrell Green Quartet. So great to be around these wonderful people at Conn-Selmer!

It is with deep sadness that the Naxos family announces the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Raymond Bisha.

Raymond dedicated nearly 30 years to the Naxos family, embodying kindness, professionalism, and warmth in every interaction. His extensive background as a professional French horn player, broadcaster, opera tour manager, and concert organizer, combined with decades of expertise in radio, marketing, and label relations, greatly enriched our community. Raymond’s contributions have left an indelible mark on our organization.

He began his Naxos journey with Naxos of Canada before transitioning to Naxos of America, working out of his New York City home and often commuting to Nashville for meetings. In 2005, he launched the Naxos Classical Spotlight podcast series, producing over 600 episodes that featured insightful interviews with composers like Jennifer Higdon and John Corigliano, as well as conductors such as Marin Alsop and Sir Charles Mackerras.

Raymond’s remarkable contributions—including the creation of Naxos en Español and various marketing initiatives—have profoundly impacted us all. His absence will be deeply felt.

During this difficult time, let us support one another and keep Raymond and his loved ones in our thoughts. His unwavering love for music, passion for discovery, and dedication to friends and family will always be remembered.

Rest in peace, dear Raymond. Your legacy will live on in our hearts forever.

On August 1, 1858, composer Hans Rott was born. Rott was a friend of both Mahler and Bruckner and showed early promise as a composer. Though his life was short, his work had a lasting impression. Mahler wrote, "Rott's Symphony [in E major], which he wrote as a 20-year-old youth, makes him the founder of the New Symphony, as I see it."

Listen to Rott’s Symphony No. 1 in E Major on NML: https://www.naxosmusiclibrary.com/catalogue/999854-2

Get lost in the sonic soundscapes of summer with our newest NML Seasonal Moods playlist. Listen here: http://bit.ly/4kXxdbH

Have you updated your NML app lately? Take your NML experience to the next level! Watch professional performances, masterclasses, lessons, and interviews, explore detailed album booklets and inlays, and read biographies of your favorite composers and performers—all in up to 8 different languages.

Make sure you’re getting the most out of Naxos Music Library, wherever you go. Download or update the NML app today on the App Store or Google Play.

After much deliberation, we are happy to announce the winner of the inaugural Naxos Music Library Essay Contest: Kathryn M.! Kathryn wrote an excellent essay and has won a prize valued at $500 dollars, including a $100 ArkivMusic.com gift card. Read Kathryn M.'s essay here: https://Naxos.lnk.to/Winner

We want to thank everyone who took the time to submit an essay and show how much Naxos Music Library has meant to them in their music education. We hope to have even more great entries next year!

Thanks for listening & learning with us at our CSI Midwest presentation!

Conn Selmer Education Conn Selmer

Naxos for Education proudly celebrates the amazing contributions of the LGBTQ+ community in Pride Month and year-round. From Bernstein, Higdon, Tchaikovsky, and more, our LGBTQ+ playlists on Naxos Music Library highlight their phenomenal works. Listen here: http://bit.ly/4jAnkQQ or go to Themed Playlists > Diversity and Visibility Matter to find them.

The Naxos Music Library Essay Contest deadline is THIS THURSDAY! Enter now to have your chance at winning the grand prize - a package worth $500, with a $100 gift card to ArkivMusic.com!

Find full details and enter the contest here: https://Naxos.lnk.to/Essay