Thursday, 18. August 2011
Cologne, Germany; August 18, 2011. simfy fundamentally upgrades its music catalog in the field of classical music: through agreements with the well-established labels Deutsche Grammophon and Decca, the music portal considerably expands its repertoire in the classical segment by adding high-quality recordings as well as outstanding artists.
"We are delighted to be able offer the musical treasures of Deutsche Grammophon and Decca to music friends on simfy", Gerrit Schumann, CEO of simfy, explains. "Therewith, we critically widen our present music catalog."
"We truly appreciate the cooperation with simfy", Christian Kellersmann, Managing Director of Universal Music Classics & Jazz, says. "The music portal offers an innovative streaming concept and qualitatively suitable environment to adequately present the repertoire of Deutsche Grammophon and Decca. Of course, we further hope to interest new target groups in classical music."
Founded in the end of the 19th century, Deutsche Grammophon is considered to be the mother of all record labels. The logo, the famous yellow cartridge, globally represents highest classical music quality.
Decca Records has established itself with countless legendary recordings as a leading label in classical production culture.
On simfy, music listeners are now able to choose their favourite songs from the comprehensive repertoire of Deutsche Grammophon and Decca, create their own playlists and enjoy artist radios.
About simfy
By visiting simfy.de, music fans can access over 11 million streamed songs, listen to music, create playlists, and actively network with other fans via social networking sites. Mobile applications also allow users to comfortably listen to music on their smartphones. The site is financed through advertising and a flat rate for music.
About Universal Music
Universal Music Group is the worldwide leading music company with own recording companies and licensees in 77 countries. The company further owns Universal Music Publishing Group, the world's leading music publisher.
Universal Music Group owns, among others, the labels A&M/Octone, Decca, Deutsche Grammophon, Disa, Emarcy, Fonovisa, Interscope Geffen A&M Records, Island Def Jam Music Group, Lost Highway Records, Machete Music, MCA Nashville, Mercury Nashville, Mercury Records, Polydor Records, Show Dog - Universal Music, Universal Motown Republic Group, Universal Music Latino and Verve Music Group as well as a multiplicity of record labels belonging to or being distributed by subsidiaries all over the world. Universal Music Group owns the most extensive music catalog of the industry, includ-ing the most popular artists of the past 100 years as well as their audio recordings. The UMG catalog is marketed by two independent divisions: Universal Music Enterprises (inside the USA) and Universal Strategic Marketing (outside of the USA).
Universal Music Group further owns the new media and technology division eLabs; the merchandise company Bravado; and the full service management division Twenty-First Artists.
Universal Music Group is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vivendi, a global media and communications corporation.
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