This is Oclassica.
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This video introduces Oclassica — an independent digital classical music record label founded in 2010. It reflects our editorial approach: selecting high-quality classical music recordings, collaborating with artists and ensembles from around the world, and distributing those recordings to international audiences across all major streaming platforms.

Bringing innovations in the digital era of classical music

Digital-only classical music record label

Oclassica operates as a digital-only classical music record label — and has done since its founding in 2010. We recognised early that streaming would redefine how classical music reaches its audience. The rise of on-demand listening platforms, the decline of physical media, and steady improvements in streaming audio quality have changed where and how people engage with classical recordings — from the concert hall to the morning commute, from the study to the bedroom. Releasing exclusively in digital format allows us to bring classical music to a wider international audience, faster, and without the constraints of physical production.

Classical music driven by data

Oclassica is a data-driven classical music label. We analyse how listeners discover and engage with classical recordings across streaming platforms — and we apply those insights at every stage of our editorial process. From selecting repertoire and sequencing tracks to designing cover artwork, every decision is informed by a deep understanding of listening behaviour in the digital space. This approach allows us to release classical music albums that connect with audiences and perform consistently across platforms.

Leadership

Sergey Bryukhno, CEO and founder of Oclassica

Sergey Bryukhno

Management board member
CEO

Founder and CEO of Oclassica, composer and violist. Sergey holds a postgraduate degree in music performance. His compositions, including works for piano, viola, and orchestra, have gained international acclaim, notably with a recording featured in a film at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival.

Natalia Lyubavskaya, Business Development Director at Oclassica

Natalia Lyubavskaya

Management board member
Business development director

Natalia has more than 23 years of experience in marketing, finance and project management. She is part of the company's leadership team and oversees all business development matters, including marketing and financial management.

A Commitment to Diversity

Music would not exist without the people, places and cultures involved in its creation and performance. Oclassica is strongly committed to diversity, equality and inclusion.

For artists

Become Oclassica artist

We partner with artists who own their master recordings, offering an effective strategy for increasing your music's exposure.

Contemporary Clarinet Music by James M. David – Wesley Ferreira Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 17 in B-Flat Major, K. 570 by Katya Kramer-Lapin Chopin: 3 Nocturnes, Op. 9: No. 1 in B-Flat Minor

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Oclassica is an independent digital classical music record label founded in 2010. We select, release, and promote classical music recordings to international audiences, working with artists, ensembles, and partner labels whose work meets our editorial standard. Our catalog is distributed across all major streaming platforms worldwide.

We work primarily with classical and instrumental music — solo piano, chamber music, orchestral works, and classical crossover. Our selection is guided by listener demand across streaming platforms and by our deep knowledge of the repertoire. We release both individual artist albums and carefully assembled thematic compilation albums.

Oclassica recordings are available on all major streaming platforms and digital stores — including Spotify, Apple Music, Apple Music Classical, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Tidal, Deezer, and many more. You can browse our catalog directly on this website and access any album from your preferred platform.

Oclassica works with selected artists who own the master rights to their recordings. We handle the complete release process — classical metadata, cover artwork, digital distribution, and promotion — and place your recordings in curated thematic compilations that continuously reach new listeners. Artists retain their rights and receive royalties from streams generated.

Oclassica was founded in 2010. Over more than fifteen years, we have built an international catalog of classical music recordings, developed deep expertise in digital distribution for this repertoire, and worked with artists from many countries to release and promote their music.