Naxos AudioBooks - A New concept Naxos, the world’s leading classicalbudget label, launches a new enterprise – Naxos AudioBooks. Havingdemonstrated that it is possible to produce outstanding performances ofclassical music at a price everyone can afford, it now turns its attention toliterature. Thisexciting development starts with a catalogue of 25 titles taken from a range ofliterature to appeal to a wide audience. Each of thetexts is being given extra dramatic perspective by the judicious use of music –themselves classics. The performances come from the extensive Naxos music catalogue which has receivedso many plaudits from leading critics around the world. This is aresponse to the growing interest in audiobooks and the enjoyment of the classicsin a performed medium. By offering the great classics in carefully abridgedversions with music, Naxos AudioBooks hopes to rekindle a general interest inworks that now are regarded more as texts to study than enjoy. NaxosAudioBooks is taking a lead in the audiobook market by making a commitment,from the start, to the CD format – full digital DDD – releasing all titles onCD as well as cassette tape. It followsthe Naxos principle of high production valuesbut low consumer cost – the audiobooks will be offered at a price everyone canafford.