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Universal Publishing do classical sheet music deal with Hal Leonard
By CMU Editorial | Published on Thursday 7 April 2011
Sheet music publishers Hal Leonard have announced a deal with Universal Music Publishing’s classical division which will see the former handling the distribution and rental of printed scores of chunks of Universal’s classical catalogue, including the works of Verdi, Puccini, Rossini, Donizetti and Bellini.
Under the worldwide deal, Hal Leonard will represent Universal’s printed music completely in some areas and territories, while also working with Universal’s own sheet music publisher Editio Musica Budapest, which will continue to operate independently, but with Hal Leonard providing distribution in some markets.
Universal Publishing’s David Reznor told reporters: “We feel confident entrusting the support of our printed music and hire rights for our classical music publishing catalogues to Hal Leonard. Our companies have enjoyed a solid relationship for many years, and we have been very pleased with their representation”.
Meanwhile Hal Leonard’s Larry Morton added: “Much of the world’s most highly regarded classical music is contained within these catalogues. We are thrilled by the prospect of expanding our relationship with Universal Music Publishing Classical, teaming with their talented staff to release new publications befitting this exceptional material”.
