Three former executives of Philips Classics, Giel Bessels, Dirk van Dijk and Job Maarse, established the label in 2001.The label is renowned for its high-resolution multichannel surround sound recordings[1] which are released in the Super Audio CD format.[1] In January 2002, PENTATONE recorded the official music which was performed during the wedding ceremony of the Dutch crown prince Willem-Alexander and Máxima Zorreguieta.Among the winners were composer Mason Bates, librettist Mark Campbell, the Santa Fe Opera, conductor Michael Christie, and the cast, which included Sasha Cooke, Jessica E. Jones, Edward Parks, Garrett Sorenson, Wei Wu, and Elizabeth Ostrow.Piano Cello Violin Guitar Clarinet Mandolin Accordion Soprano Mezzo-Soprano Countertenor Tenor Conductors Ensembles Orchestras Composers