Sono Luminus
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music recording |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Founder | Sandy Lerner, Leonard Bosack |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | Classical music recordings |
Sono Luminus is a classical music record label located in the United States, established in 1995 by Sandy Lerner and Leonard Bosack, the original founders of Cisco Systems. The label specializes in producing high-resolution acoustic music recordings, prioritizing genuine performance capture through meticulous microphone techniques and optimal acoustic settings instead of relying heavily on post-production processes.
History
Following its work producing albums for various labels, Sono Luminus expanded its portfolio by acquiring Dorian Recordings in 2005, thereby broadening its offerings to include early music, Latin American genres, and folk traditions. Initially, releases were issued under the "Dorian" imprint, with 47 albums released as "Dorian Sono Luminus" from 2005 through 2010. The "Dorian" name was discontinued in 2011, after which all subsequent releases have been issued solely under the Sono Luminus label.
Grammy awards
- 2010 Best Engineered Album, Classical – Quincy Porter: Complete Viola Works, engineered by Brandie Lane
- 2012 Best Classical Album (Latin Grammy) – Brasileiro: Works of Francisco Mignone performed by Cuarteto Latinoamericano; produced by Dan Merceruio
Grammy nominations
Sono Luminus has earned numerous Grammy nominations in categories including Best Small Ensemble Performance, Best Classical Crossover Album, Best Chamber Music Performance, Best Instrumental Soloist Performance, Best Opera Recording, Best Classical Instrumental Solo, Best Surround Sound Album, and Producer of the Year (Classical). Among the notable nominated projects are Das Lied Von der Erde by The Smithsonian Chamber Players, Indigo Road by Ronn McFarlane, as well as works produced by Dan Merceruio.
Other awards
- 2007 Award of Excellence in High Resolution Audio from the Audio Engineering Society