Naxos For Education

[Zulema Estabrooks]

AtNaxos, we believe in the power of music in enriching lives and deepening our understanding of humanity through education. Enjoy this album we selected for you this month, and check out the free playlists on this portal!

The school started operating in 1628 under the supervision of the Jesuit monks who had arrived in Naxos due to the extension of French diplomacy at that time.

The monastery hosted two separate schools - for boys and girls, respectively - and aimed at the proper education of the Catholic youth of Naxos. It is worth mentioning that the Ursulines established the first girl school in Greece, allowing women access to higher education.

It was then that the Salesian monks proceeded to reorganize the Ursulines and established the renowned Merchant Academy. The School of Commerce became famous all over Greece for the quality of its studies; the celebrated Greek writer and philosopher Nikos Kazantzakis attended the Academy in 1897, and its operation lasted until 1927.

Nowadays, the Academy's building is a property of the Greek State and functions as a cultural center since 1985. The Ursulines have kept a part of the complex and use it during the summer season for seminars, religious retreats, and other events.

Car rental: There's the option of renting a car and picking it up directly from the airport, port, or your hotel. Using a rental car allows visitors to discover the Ursulines School & Merchant Academy and many other places of interest at their own pace.

Public transport: The central bus station of the island is located at the Port of Naxos. There are bus connections between Chora and most areas of the island. Consider that time schedules might change according to the season. Check the official timetables here.

Do you have a question about Greece and the Greek islands? Where to stay? Where to eat? And more?

Do not hesitate to ask the community! Greeka team and its community members will be delighted to help you!

Q: What is the Naxos Video Library?

A: Naxos Video Library is a performing arts video library with over 4465* operas, ballets, documentaries, concerts, masterclasses, competition and musical tour videos as well as footage taken from recording sessions. It includes productions from Opus Arte, Naxos, BelAir Classiques, C Major, Christopher Nupen Films, DakApp, Digital Classics Distribution, Dynamic, EuroArts, Global Television, Golandsky Institute, Hnssler Classic, ICA Classics, iClassical Academy, Ideale Audience, K&K Verlagsanstalt, Lyrichord, Marco Polo, Music in Motion, Reina Sofa School of Music, Seventh Art Productions, San Francisco Symphony, Hannover International Violin Competition, TMW Media Group, Unitel, Videoland and others. The Library is being updated continuously to offer the best selection of performing arts videos. *As of 28th Jun,2024

Q: What are the key features and benefits?

A: Naxos Video Library offers a fine selection of studied works performed by some of the world's leading artists and groups. A sophisticated search engine allows users to search by composer, production, artist, venue, role or genre. Titles can also be browsed by categories such as opera, concert, Ballet & Dance, Masterclass & Lecture, competition etc. Playlists with customized clips from any videos can easily be created for educational use or for hours of continuous enjoyment. Booklets are included with valuable information about the works, artists and composers. New releases are continuously added to provide the best selection and quality of performing arts videos.

Q: What are the main benefits for academic institutions?

A: Naxos Video Library allows students to see world-renowned musicians performing studied works. Playlists enhance students' grasp of key sections of works. Students have access to the entire library and institutional playlists created by teaching staff, on or off campus, around the clock. Multiple users can access the same video or different videos simultaneously. At lectures or in classes, teachers can choose from a great selection of titles with just a few clicks.

Q: How is it priced?

A: Naxos has built its reputation on providing affordable access to high-quality music. Naxos Video Library is a continuation of the same concept. An institution simply purchase a number of simultaneous-user license (with a minimum of five). The more simultaneous users purchased, the more cost effective it will be per user.

Q: Who pays the collection societies for the use of the copyrighted works?

A: Naxos pays licensing fees to labels / producers and collecting societies for offering the contents on the service to be streamed by subscribers. However, subscribers to Naxos Video Library do not have the right to publicly perform the contents (for example, in student performances or other public spaces).

Q: Do we need any licenses or agreements to play the music in classrooms?

A: No. Not in your lecture / class. The Fair Use Policy of your organization, institution or local performing arts societies govern how you can use content that is in copyright.

Q: Can I have a free trial subscription?

A: Yes, if you are a librarian, a music industry professional such as a journalist, or an executive staff member of a performing arts organization, we are happy to offer you a free trial. Please contact our sales team in your country: _us

Q: What is the video quality of your contents?

A: Our video files are streamed at 2Mbps which is comparable to the quality of a DVD. On the rare occasion that users find their bandwidth not adequate to support this, they can switch to standard quality which streams at 700Kbps.

Q: Can I fast-forward the video?

A: You can skip to any point in the video with a click of the mouse. Clicking at any point on the player bar will immediately advance the video to that point.

Q: Can I start the video at a particular scene or aria?

A: Yes. Click on the Chapters tab further down the webpage and select one to be viewed. All scenes are listed below, and each line is a link to that particular scene. Click on any scene to start the video at that point.

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Select Show Chapters immediately under the video screen to see where each chapter/scene ends and another begins. Clicking on any part of the player bar will immediately start the video at that point.

Q: Can I see subtitles?

A: If subtitles are available for a video, an icon with three dots at the bottom right corner of the player is displayed. Click on it to select the language of the subtitle desired.

Q: Can I see subtitles in one language and libretto in another?

A: Yes. Selecting the subtitles (if subtitles are available for a particular title) and libretto (using the Libretto/Text tab to the right of the video screen) are done separately.

Q: The libretto only shows one act. How do I view the libretto for the whole opera?

A: The libretto appears in the Libretto/Text tab one act at a time. When watching Act One, only Act One's libretto will appear in the Libretto/Text tab.

Q: How can I search and browse the Naxos Video Library?

A: An easy-to-use Keyword Search and a sophisticated Advanced Search are available on Naxos Video Library: Keyword Search box can be found to the right of the top menu bar; Advanced Search offers a combination of criteria such as Category, Role, Work, Composer, Artist, Venue, Festival, Title and more.

The Composers tab lists all composers with their biographies and works available on Naxos Video Library. It works the same with the Artists tab, which lists conductors, artists, orchestras, Ensembles, Dance Companies and Choirs.

Users can also browse videos under Labels / Producers tab. It lists the complete holdings of each label / producer.

Production Personnel tab displays complete lists of choreographers, costume designers, stage designers, stage director and television director.

Q: What is IP Authentication?

A: IP Authentication is a feature for on-campus use at academic institutions. A dedicated URL will be created for your institution. You will then be able to access Naxos Video Library without additional login because you are authenticated via the computer's IP address range, indicating that you are within the premises of the institution and therefore, an authorized user.

Q: How many simultaneous users can access the library?

A: There is no limit to the number of simultaneous users per subscription. You decide how many user spaces you wish to purchase. Our sales representatives are happy to help you choose the best subscription package for your university or organization.

Q: Is it possible to download the videos or burn them to a CD or DVD?

A: It is not possible to download or burn any videos from the Naxos Video Library which is a streaming service.

Q: What technical support do you offer?

A: Naxos Digital Services offers round-the-clock email support.

USA and Canada: NML...@NaxosUSA.com

Subscribers OUTSIDE the US and Canada: Customer...@Naxos.com

Q: How can I get my usage statistics?

A: You can view your usage statistics in the "My Account" section. Please note that this is only available if you enter from www.NaxosVideoLibrary.com using your administrator username and password. There is a button under My Account labeled "Usage Stats". Click this tab, and you will arrive at a page that allows you to view detailed usage statistics live.

Q: How do I create a playlist?

A: Select any video within the Naxos Video Library and click the Add to Playlist tab below the video screen. To add just a selection to a playlist, click the Add clip to playlist tab. Enter the start and stop time of the clip, or allow the video to play and click the Start and Stop buttons at the beginning and end of a clip you would like to add to your playlist. Once a start and stop time has been entered, click Add Clip to Playlist and use drop-down bars to select a playlist to which the clip should be added. Please see instructions below the Add to Playlist feature from the User Guide page. Please Note: Only professors and administrators can create and edit playlists in Naxos Video Library.

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