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Classical Music Library

Classical music recordings for listening and learning in libraries. More than 50,000 tracks from labels including Hyperion, Bridge Records, Sanctuary Classics, Artemis-Vanguard, Hänssler Classic, Vox and many more. Coverage includes music written from the earliest times (e.g. Gregorian Chant) to the present, including many contemporary composers. Repertoire ranges from vocal and choral music, to chamber, orchestral, solo instrumental, and opera. Also available via Music Online.
Access this with your library card number and PIN, or at our libraries.

Music Online

A large music library and reference tool, Music Online includes more than 235,000 tracks from many different record labels. American Song, Classical Music Library, Contemporary World Music, and Jazz Music Library and Smithsonian Global Sound.
Access this with your library card number and PIN, or at our libraries.

Naxos Music Library

Large, free online music library with reference and tuition material. Recordings, album notes, biographies and glossary. Graded exam playlists.
Access this with your library card number and PIN, or at our libraries.

Naxos Video Library

Performing arts video library. Concerts, operas, ballets, feature films and documentaries. Access this with your library card number and PIN. Currently available outside libraries only.

AncientFM

Online radio playing medieval and renaissance music.

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Radio New Zealand Concert Podcast Classics

Radio New Zealand and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra have combined forces to host podcasts of complete 'live' performances from the Orchestra’s 2006 subscription concerts series. These recording were made by Radio New Zealand Concert.