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20 classical artists to release healing neo classical music to mark World Sleep Day
From left are composers Max Richter, Yiruma and Ludovico Einaudi. Courtesy of Universal Music
By Park Ji-won
By Park Ji-won
Up to 20 classical artists released 18 songs to help people find solace as part of a campaign to mark World Sleep Day which falls on March 19.
Universal Music said in a press release that the label will release classical songs Thursday created by leading composers, such as Max Richter and Ludovico Einaudi, on the theme of sleep. The songs, including Korean pianist and composer Yiruma's “Nocturnal Mind in d minor” and German-born British composer Max Richter's “Dream 3 (Remix),” will be unveiled through Universal's classic labels such as Deutsche Grammophon and Decca Classics.
Dickon Stainer, CEO of Universal Classics, said in the release, “We realize the power of music to heal people and are happy to introduce special songs through the World Sleep Day campaign.”