Record news: Sony signs an artist

Record news: Sony signs an artist

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norman lebrecht

November 05, 2014

It’s been a while…

press release:

Sony Classical is proud to announce an exclusive long-term contract with Martin Fröst. The Swedish clarinettist has gained world-wide recognition for his technically astounding playing, his consummate musicianship and his versatility as a performance artist.

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Photo: Mats Backer

Comments

  • Robert Holmen says:

    How do the economics of this work? If classical recordings truly only sell in the dozens each week, how does the company make money on this signing?

    • Henrik says:

      You are talking about US numbers? Sales in Central Europe and Asia are much better these days, actually some markets there see an increase in sales in the last couple of years.

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