This is the list of the number-one albums of the Classical Artist Albums Chart during the 2010s.
In April 2012, Noah Stewart became the first black artist ever to top the Classical Artist Albums Chart.[1] In January 2013, In a Time Lapse by Ludovico Einaudi became the first classical album ever to sell more digital downloads than physical copies.[2] In September 2014, Rebecca Newman became the first independent soprano to reach the top spot.[3]
Number ones
edit| † | Best-selling classical album of the year |
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By artist
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Eighteen artists have spent six or more weeks at the top of the Classical Artist Albums Chart during the 2010s. The totals below include only credited performances.
| Artist | Number-one albums | Weeks at number one |
|---|---|---|
| André Rieu | 15 | 142 |
| The Johann Strauss Orchestra | 7 | 55 |
| Ludovico Einaudi | 6 | 93 |
| Craig Ogden | 4 | 19 |
| Aled Jones | 5 | 31 |
| Alexander Armstrong | 1 | 17 |
| Nicola Benedetti | 2 | 11 |
| David Parry | 1 | 11 |
| London Philharmonic Orchestra | 1 | 11 |
| Rhydian Roberts | 1 | 10 |
| Katherine Jenkins | 6 | 11 |
| Russell Watson | 2 | 10 |
| Sheku Kanneh-Mason | 1 | 14 |
| Andrea Bocelli | 1 | 24 |
| Central Band of the RAF | 1 | 6 |
| The Sixteen | 2 | 6 |
| Harry Christophers | 2 | 6 |
| Ennio Morricone | 2 | 6 |
By record label
editTwenty one record labels have released chart-topping albums during the 2010s.
| Record label | Number-one albums | Weeks at number one |
|---|---|---|
| East West | 1 | 17 |
| Cavendish | 1 | 1 |
| Erato | 1 | 1 |
| Mercury Classics | 2 | 3 |
| Rambling Rose | 1 | 1 |
| Warner Bros. | 1 | 2 |
| Futura Classics | 1 | 10 |
| Classic FM | 8 | 26 |
| Decca Records | 62 | 290 |
| Deutsche Grammophon | 6 | 10 |
| Motif Records | 2 | 7 |
| Philips Records | 1 | 2 |
| Sony Classical | 10 | 25 |
| Sugar Music | 1 | 1 |
| CORO | 1 | 2 |
| WEA Records | 5 | 7 |
| X5 Music Group | 1 | 11 |
| Sony Masterworks | 1 | 3 |
| Global | 1 | 3 |
| BMG | 2 | 6 |
| Channel Classics | 1 | 1 |
| Domino | 1 | 1 |
See also
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References
edit- ↑ "Noah Stewart becomes first black artist to top Official Classical Chart". London: Official Charts Company. 1 April 2012. Archived from the original on 6 April 2012. Retrieved 2 April 2012.
- ↑ "Ludovico Einaudi sets new chart record for a classical artist". London: Official Charts Company. 28 January 2013. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
- ↑ Official Charts Company
- ↑ "Top 40 Classical Artist Albums Archive". Official Charts Company. 2010. Retrieved 1 August 2011.
- ↑ "Top 40 Classical Artist Albums Archive". Official Charts Company. 2011. Retrieved 1 August 2011.
- ↑ "Top 40 Classical Artist Albums Archive". Official Charts Company. 2012. Retrieved 8 January 2012.
- ↑ "Top 40 Classical Artist Albums Archive". Official Charts Company. 2013. Retrieved 13 January 2012.
- ↑ "Artist Chart History". London: Official Charts Company. 2010. Retrieved 20 January 2013.