Genre Classical, jazz, world Location Arles Parent organization PIAS Group Founded 1958 | Country of origin France Official website www.harmoniamundi.com Founder Bernard Coutaz | |
Parent company PIAS Entertainment Group Albums Tarik O'Regan: Threshol, Music for 18 Musicians, Hhaï, Considering Matthew Shepard, Hawniyaz Artists Anonymous 4, Ensemble Organum, Stile Antico, Conspirare, Fretwork Profiles |
Harmonia Mundi is an independent record label founded in Paris, France, in 1958 by Bernard Coutaz. In 1986 Harmonia Mundi (France) moved to Arles, France.
The label's catalogue is devoted to classical music, jazz, and world music (on the World Village label). Harmonia Mundi (US) is a branch of Harmonia Mundi (France). There are also operations in the United Kingdom and in Spain.
The label was acquired by PIAS Entertainment Group in September 2015.
The Latin phrase harmonia mundi means "world harmony".
The classical label Deutsche Harmonia Mundi is not related to Harmonia Mundi (France) and belongs to Sony BMG.
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