Chandos Records is a renowned and esteemed classical music record company that has been setting industry standards for over forty years. Founded in 1979 by Brian Couzens, it quickly became one of the world's leading classical labels. Chandos has championed rare and neglected repertoire, filling in many gaps in the record catalogues.

Initially focusing on British composers, it now embraces a much wider field, with a diverse catalogue of over 3000 titles from early music to contemporary, featuring composers from around the world. Chandos is known for presenting an exciting and varied selection of superbly recorded music to as many people as possible. The company has always been at the forefront of technical innovation, such as being one of the first to record in PCM digital, releasing Compact Discs in 1983, and currently recording in Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio.

Chandos releases at least forty-five brand new albums each year, together with imaginative re-issues of back-catalogue material. You can explore their complete catalogue in CD/SACD format or choose from a variety of download formats on their online shop. This shop is a DRM-free download store dedicated to classical music and offers access to 1,480,000 tracks from the world's leading independent labels.

With a wide range of genres supported, free sampling, and frequent updates, the shop ensures that you have access to collections and labels that are not widely available elsewhere. Chandos Records is an independent, family-run company that produces and markets its recordings from its offices in Colchester, England. With their commitment to excellence and passion for classical music, Chandos remains a top choice for classical music enthusiasts worldwide