Erato
Established in Paris in 1953, Erato focuses on recording French composers and artists with a particular emphasis on Renaissance and Baroque repertoire. Over the years the Erato label has grown to include acclaimed artists such as Daniel Barenboim, Pierre Boulez, Philippe Jaroussky, Joyce DiDonato, Diana Damrau and Alexandre Tharaud.
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Songs Without Words from Bertrand Chamayou
16th Oct 2026
The French pianist brings his artistry to the under-appreciated colour and variety of Mendelssohn's Songs Without Words, captured beautifully by Gramophone's 2026 Label of the Year, Erato.
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Leif Ove Andsnes on Schubert for Four Hands
20th Jan 2026
The Norwegian pianist discusses sharing a keyboard with his friend Bertrand Chamayou for a mesmerising programme of late Schubert, which began life at Andsnes's chamber music festival in the fjords a decade ago.
Recent Best Sellers: Erato
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New. Felix Mendelssohn: Songs Without Words
Bertrand Chamayou (piano)
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Presto Recording of the Week, 16th October 2026
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Gramophone Magazine, November 2026, Editor's Choice
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Special offer. Schubert: Four Hands
Bertrand Chamayou (piano), Leif Ove Andsnes (piano)
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2025
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Gramophone Magazine, January 2026, Recording of the Month
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Gramophone Awards, 2026 Winner, Piano
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New. Mémoire
Alexandre Tharaud (piano)
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Gramophone Magazine, Awards Issue 2026, Editor's Choice
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Special offer. Enescu & Mendelssohn: Octets
Quatuor Ébène, Belcea Quartet
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Presto Recording of the Week, 9th January 2026
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Opus Klassik Awards, 2026, Winner - Orchestra/Ensemble of the Year
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Gramophone Awards, 2026 Finalist, Chamber
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New Releases: Erato
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New. Weber & the Clarinet: Complete Works
Pierre Génisson (clarinet), Mozarteumorchester Salzburg, Gábor Takács-Nagy, Quartet 212, Frank Braley (piano)
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New. Felix Mendelssohn: Songs Without Words
Bertrand Chamayou (piano)
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Presto Recording of the Week, 16th October 2026
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Gramophone Magazine, November 2026, Editor's Choice
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New. Uyaras - The Enchanted Voice
Bruno de Sá (soprano), Opéra Orchestre Normandie Rouen, Comunicantus Choir, Pierre Dumoussaud
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Gramophone Magazine, November 2026, Editor's Choice
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New. Mémoire
Alexandre Tharaud (piano)
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Gramophone Magazine, Awards Issue 2026, Editor's Choice
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Future Releases: Erato
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Coming soon. Handel: Giulio Cesare in Egitto
Sabine Devieilhe (Cleopatra), Jakub Józef Orliński (Cesare), Rebecca Leggett (Sesto), Beth Taylor (Cornelia), Yuriy Mynenko (Tolomeo), Alex Rosen (Achilla), Il Pomo d’Oro, Francesco Corti
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Coming soon. Danny Elfman: Cello Concerto & Film Music
Gautier Capuçon (cello), Danny Elfman, Jérôme Ducros (piano), BBC Concert Orchestra, Lionel Bringuier
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Coming soon. Danny Elfman: Cello Concerto & Film Music
Gautier Capuçon (cello), BBC Concerto Orchestra, Lionel Bringuier
Vinyl Record: Original price $35.00 Reduced $32.90
Series & Collections: Erato
- 50 Best (1)
- Alan Curtis Handel Operas (3)
- Beethoven/Artemis Quartet (4)
- Budget Box Sets (1)
- Complete Anne Queffélec on Erato (6)
- de Virgin (67)
- Jean Rondeau Louis Couperin (11)
- Masters (1)
- Maurice André Edition (3)
- Mid-Price Opera (2)
- Mstislav Rostropovich Cellist of the Century (5)
- Original Jacket Reissues (4)
- Premium (18)
- Recommends (3)
- Red Line (7)
- Scott Ross Scarlatti Sonatas (25)
- The Classics (38)
- The Erato Story (3)
- The Home of Opera (4)
- The Opera Series (14)
- Tragediennes (3)
- Treasures (4)
- Veritas (156)
- Virgo (51)
- Zen (4)
