Our Philosophy

Glaux Records takes its name from the owl (glaux), the bird sacred to Athena in ancient Greece. The word glaux also describes the shining colour of Athena’s eyes – a symbol of clarity, learning, and insight. For us, it reflects a way of approaching music: thoughtful, attentive, and always in dialogue with knowledge.

 

Our work grows out of a conviction that the centre of any musical project must be the composer and the composition itself. At Glaux we believe that artists shine most brightly when they place their skills and imagination at the service of the score, bringing the music to life through insight, technique, and sensitivity.

 

The catalogue of Glaux develops along three closely connected paths. A first area focuses on repertoire that is rarely performed or on familiar works presented in ways that distinguish themselves for interpretative refinement. A second strand is dedicated to keyboard music of every period and instrument, exploring its richness across centuries. A third opens onto those moments when art music has intersected with folk traditions, generating unexpected beauty.

 

Glaux Records is guided by the expertise of its founders. Stefano Aresi brings a precise artistic direction and a discerning eye for collaboration, shaping the choice of repertoire and performers. Andrea Friggi contributes his acclaimed technical mastery, ensuring that each recording reflects the intellectual and artistic vision of the project. Together, they cultivate a label where research and interpretation coexist, where performers engage deeply with composers’ intentions, and where every release embodies thoughtfulness, refinement, and respect for the music.