Naxos (company)
| Naxos Records | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1987 |
| Founder | Klaus Heymann |
| Genre | Classical, jazz, modern, audiobooks, ebooks |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom (Hong Kong) |
| Location | Hong Kong |
| Official website | www |
Naxos comprises numerous companies, divisions, imprints, and labels specializing in classical music but also audiobooks and other genres. The premier label is Naxos Records, which focuses on classical music. Naxos Musical Group encompasses about 17 labels including Naxos Records, Naxos Audiobooks, and Naxos Books (ebooks). They distribute a number of additional labels that are independent of the Naxos Musical Group with a wide range of offerings.
The company was founded in 1987 by Klaus Heymann, a German-born resident of Hong Kong. In September 2025, Kuke Music Holding Ltd (NYSE: KUKE), a leading classical music services platform in China, acquired a controlling interest in Naxos Music Group for US$106 million.