Founded in 1987 by François Mario Labbé, Analekta is the largest independent classical music record company in Canada, and is among the 15 largest independent classical labels in the world. Analekta has produced more than 600 albums and recorded more than 200 of the country's most prominent musicians, winning multiple awards in the process. In 2019, Analekta achieved the impressive feat of having the works from its catalogue streamed 130 million times on international streaming platforms. With its outstanding production quality and constant exploration of new ways to reach a wider audience, Analekta’s catalogue, artists, and very name have become synonymous with vitality and artistic accomplishment. Analekta has a proven track record of tackling ambitious projects within the constraints of the classical music market. A jewel of Canadian culture, Analekta is a paragon of the recording industry that has been recognized with numerous awards for the quality of its recordings and for the artistry of its performers. Visionary and forward-looking, Analekta has redefined its business model to stay abreast of new technological trends, gaining excellent global visibility over the Internet and on the most popular digital platforms.