Classical Archives: Introduction

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We are bringing together content from the finest classical music labels and join it with the highest musicology standards, providing those knowledgeable about classical music with a more complete experience. For those new to classical music, we have created advanced navigation, search and content presentation. We are establishing a new standard for music services on the internet.</p> <p class="std txtJustify"><a href="/secure/membership/signup.html">Join the Classical Music Archives now!</a> <p class="std txtJustify">We provide:</p> <ul class="std"> <li class="std txtJustify"><strong>State-of-the-art Musicology</strong> – the best and most accurate data available in well-designed composer, artist, work, and album pages</li> <li class="std txtJustify"><strong>Superb Content</strong> from the <strong>top Classical Labels and Artists</strong> – Hundreds of thousands of tracks, works and albums from major and independent labels - most in DRM-free MP3 formats</li> <li class="std txtJustify"><strong>Participating Labels include DG, Decca, Philips, EMI, Virgin, Sony, Columbia, BMG, RCA, and dozens of independents</strong></li> <li class="std txtJustify"><strong>Ease of Use</strong> – rich and intuitive search, navigation, and One-Click Play capabilities</li> <li class="std txtJustify"><strong>Rich Supporting Materials</strong> – enriching and entertaining bios, reviews, forums, etc.</li> </ul> <p class="std txtJustify">The music service we offer through our attractively priced program will allow you to</p> <ul class="std"> <li class="std txtJustify">get <strong>full,</strong> interactive <strong>on demand</strong> access to <strong>hundreds of thousand</strong> classical tracks and albums to listen to <strong>any time, as often as you like</strong></li> <li class="std txtJustify">get a <strong>10% discount</strong> on all permanent download purchases, which are <strong>yours to keep for life: we sell (not rent) tracks and albums!</strong></li> <li class="std txtJustify">get <strong>a free 14 day trial</strong> to try our music service <strong>entirely risk-free.</strong></li> </ul> <p class="std txtJustify"><a href="/secure/membership/signup.html">Join the Classical Music Archives here!</a> <p class="std txtJustify">Like any new and ambitious endeavor, we need your help. 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