Welcome to Hyperion Records, a British classical label devoted to presenting high-quality recordings of music of all styles and from all periods from the twelfth century to the twenty-first.
Hyperion offers both CDs, and downloads in a number of formats. The site is also available in several languages.
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In addition to cultivating the symphonic repertoire, the WDR Symphony Orchestra is particularly committed to performing contemporary music. Since the 1950s, the orchestra has been writing music history with its concert series Musik der Zeit (‘Music of Our Times’). With over 750 world premieres to its credit, it is one of the world’s most important commissioners of contemporary compositions.
Among the recordings that have been highly praised by experts and audiences alike and have won awards are Béla Bartók’s Dance Suite and The Wooden Prince as well as orchestral works by Sergei Rachmaninov. Most recently, an album featuring works by Mel Bonis was released as part of a series of works by female composers.
The WDR Symphony Orchestra is also committed to making classical music accessible to a broad public. Most of its concerts are available digitally via live stream and on demand and are accompanied by additional digital content, reaching over 30 million video views annually. The orchestra can also be seen regularly on the traditional media of radio and TV. WDR Symphony Orchestra is strongly involved in education projects and inspires young listeners. In addition, it is involved in numerous educational projects, such as the Konzert mit der Maus, concerts for school classes, and innovative formats outside the traditional concert scene.
It also aims to offer adults an introduction to the world of classical music with the ‘WDR Happy Hour’ and casual lunch concerts.
