Robert Clements wrote:

>HM & DHM were never linked by ownership...  DHM ws simply set up as
>the distributor of HM in Germany; & managed to win the rights to
>retain the name in a subsequent court case.

That's on line with my understanding of the relationship.  Regardless, HM
is one of my favorite labels, and the fact that they distribute Hyperion
and Opus 111 in the U.S.  just adds to my warm feelings.

HM has been a great label for bringing Handel oratorios and operas to the
public.  Hyperion, another outstanding company, has Robert King who's the
best there is in Handel conducting, the pianist Hamelin, Herrick who
continues to record Bach organ works, and much more.

Also throw in CPO, Marco Polo, Chandos, BIS, MD&G, Erato, and Teldec, and
you have where most of my recordings come from.  The major labels are
pretty good also.  I'm fully satisfied on this fine day.

Don Satz
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