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About Helicon Records, Ltd./Kleos Classics
Helicon/Kleos is the proprietor –select vintage of the classical music world. Like creating an extraordinary wine, Helicon/Kleos’ Irwin Katz
chooses repertoire, recordings and artists that are important for the public to hear and to own in their CD library. Irwin Katz is a one of the most
prominent members of the classical recording industry. A classically trained trumpeter, Irwin received his undergraduate and graduate degrees at
the Manhattan School of Music. In the earliest part of his career he played with numerous orchestras, including the Pittsburgh Symphony, he was a
member of the Cleveland Orchestra where he performed with renowned conductor George Szell and the Agnes De Mille Dance Theatre. He also toured
with the orchestra of the Ballet Russe.
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After leaving the performing end of the business, Irwin played a major role in the development of record retailing where he led the expansion of Discount Records, the first national record store chain, which was later acquired by Columbia Records. Discount Records pioneered the concept of having in stock, or immediately available, every classical record. Armed with an intimate knowledge of the tastes and desires of the American consumer, Irwin became a record company executive, first at RCA, Red Seal and then as the head of Artist and Repertoire for classical music at CBS/Sony Classical. As a record company executive, he became deeply involved with the careers of James Galway, Midori, Michael Tilson-Thomas, Yo-Yo Ma, Wynton Marsalis and many others. As the focus of classical music segment of the recording industry narrowed, Irwin became concerned that many recordings and new artists were not being made available to the public. He founded Helicon/Kleos in 1996 to bring the important recordings and emerging artists to a worldwide audience. Together with his wife, Roselyn Katz, who heads up the Young People’s division, Irwin carefully selects the artists and repertoire for the label. All of the recordings bring a unique element to its listener. |
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Artists
Helicon/Kleos is interested in continuing to develop its artists and repertoire, if you would like to discuss the possibility of joining the Helicon/Kleos label, please call Irwin Katz directly at (914) 682-0098 or
helicon@heliconrecords.com.
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Distribution
Contact us if you are a distributor of classical music and would like to represent the Helicon/Kleos catalog. Please call Irwin Katz directly at (914) 682-0098 or
helicon@heliconrecords.com.
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Mailing List
If you would like to be notified of new releases, please add your name and complete contact information to our mailing list.
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Helicon Records, Ltd.
E-mail: helicon@heliconrecords.com
7 New York Avenue, White Plains, NY 10606 U.S.A.
Phone: (914) 682-0098
Fax: (914) 682-2946
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