Hyperion Records

Hyperion Records offers classical music on CD and as digital downloads, with some recordings also available on vinyl.

Quick overview

The selection includes orchestral, chamber, instrumental, choral and vocal music from a range of musical periods.

Download formats for Hyperion and Helios recordings include MP3, FLAC and ALAC.
Some albums offer 24-bit Studio Master files in FLAC and ALAC.
Albums, individual tracks and complete musical works are available as downloads.
Complete PDF booklets are available on the website.
The website includes a search box and download guidance.

Introduction

Hyperion Records offers classical music on CD and as digital downloads, with some recordings also available on vinyl. Its recordings cover music from the twelfth to the twenty-first century.

The selection includes orchestral, chamber, instrumental, choral and vocal music. Downloads are available in MP3, FLAC and ALAC formats, with Studio Master files offered for some albums.

What Hyperion Records offers

Recordings include albums, multi-disc sets and reissues. Digital options include albums, individual tracks and complete musical works downloaded as a single unit.

Some recordings come with booklet notes. Downloads include cover artwork and, where available, commentaries, sung texts and translations. Complete PDF booklets are also available on the website.

Product and service categories

Orchestral music

Orchestral recordings include symphonies and concertos. Piano concertos appear alongside other orchestral works. Some recordings feature choirs and vocal soloists with an orchestra.

Chamber music

Chamber recordings include string quintets and other works for smaller ensembles. The selection includes a performance by a string quartet joined by a violist. Chamber music also appears in multi-disc sets alongside solo piano and orchestral works.

Instrumental music

Instrumental recordings include piano, organ and saxophone music. Piano works include sonatas, preludes, études, ballades and nocturnes. Organ recordings include prayers, a benedictus and études.

Choral music

Choral recordings feature works performed by choirs and chamber choirs. The selection includes albums bringing together music by several composers. Some orchestral recordings also feature choirs.

Vocal music and song

Vocal recordings include song recitals and arias. The selection includes art song, mélodies and recordings featuring vocal soloists. Some song recordings appear in multi-disc sets.

Browse the full range on the Hyperion Records website.

More Info

Using the website

The website has a search box and is available in several languages. It also provides download information, a short guide to downloading music and a page about CDs.

Hyperion offers accounts for private individuals aged 18 or over, rather than commercial organisations or individuals acting in the course of a business. There is also a newsletter about Hyperion recordings.

Notable features

Some albums offer Studio Master downloads in FLAC and ALAC. These are 24-bit files, with the sampling frequency depending on the recording.

Downloads can include cover artwork and, where available, commentaries, sung texts and translations. Not all media players read all of that information; it is also available on the website, along with complete PDF booklets.

Frequently asked questions

Which download formats are available?

Hyperion and Helios recordings are available in MP3, FLAC and ALAC. FLAC and ALAC are lossless formats.

Are Studio Master downloads available?

Some albums offer Studio Master files in FLAC and ALAC. These use 24-bit audio, with a sampling frequency determined by the recording.

Can I download a complete musical work?

Yes, complete musical works are offered as single download units. Albums and individual tracks are also available as downloads.

What information comes with downloads?

Downloads include cover artwork and, where available, commentaries, sung texts and translations. The website also provides complete PDF booklets.

Does the website have a search feature?

Yes, there is a search box. The website also has a short guide to downloading music.

Who can set up an account?

Accounts are available to private individuals aged 18 or over. They are not offered to commercial organisations or individuals acting in the course of a business.

Key takeaways

Classical recordings are offered on CD and as downloads, with vinyl available for some recordings.
Music includes orchestral, chamber, instrumental, choral and vocal works.
Hyperion and Helios downloads are available in MP3, FLAC and ALAC.
Some albums offer 24-bit Studio Master downloads.
The website offers a search box, download guidance and a newsletter.

Summary

Hyperion Records offers classical recordings across physical and digital formats, from piano and chamber music to orchestral, choral and vocal works. Its download options include albums, tracks and complete musical works, with PDF booklets available on the website.