Thanks to all of your positive feedback, the Furman Libraries now subscribe to Naxos Music Library. This wonderful classical music resource includes (at last count) over 740,000 tracks. While it may have started as a digital collection of the Naxos label, it now includes many labels. The first track I listened to was On a Wire by Jennifer Higdon, featuring the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, on the new ASO Media label. A recent agreement between ASO Media and Naxos will include all new Atlanta Symphony Orchestra recordings in Naxos.
Naxos Music Library has many features that will aid the listener and researcher. PDFs of recording booklets are often available, as well as the ability to create playlists, link to a static URL, and extensive searching capabilities. You can even access opera libretti in the resources menu. I recommend following the Naxos Music Library blog for updates on content, mobile functionality, and features.
Speaking of mobile devices, Naxos Music Library works on an iPhone app as well as on the Android. It looks like there will be more to come in that arena!
Furman has fifteen simultaneous users for Naxos Music Library. This could mean there are times when all fifteen seats are in use, but we are hoping this will not happen too frequently. Just remember to close your browser when you are finished listening!
Let the music librarian, Jenny Colvin, know what you think!