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Apple Music Classical

Finally, a catalog built for the genre. This app grants users instant command over classical music's vast, nuanced world.

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Key Figures

Downloads

7.5M+

User Rating

4.1/5

Total Ratings

12.4K

Publisher

Apple Inc.

Evaluating key functionalities for discerning classical music enthusiasts and beginners.

Apple Music Classical: Core Feature Analysis

Expansive Classical Catalog

The app provides unlimited access to the world’s largest classical music catalog, featuring over 5 million tracks, including new releases, masterpieces, and exclusive albums.

High-Fidelity Audio Experience

It allows users to enjoy superior audio fidelity with up to 24-bit/192 kHz Hi-Res Lossless, and immerse themselves in thousands of recordings with Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos.

Advanced Genre-Specific Search

This tool features a powerful search engine specifically designed for classical music, enabling users to instantly find recordings by composer, work, conductor, or catalog number.

Educational Context and Discovery

The app provides time-synced listening guides, comprehensive composer biographies, and hundreds of curated "Essentials" playlists to deepen understanding and facilitate discovery for all levels of listeners.

In-Depth Supplementary Content

It allows users to delve deeper with insightful album notes, detailed descriptions of key works, thousands of composer biographies, and browse digital booklets for a rich cultural immersion.

Comprehensive and Accurate Metadata

This tool features complete and accurate metadata, ensuring users always know precise details about who and what they are listening to.

Personalized Recommendations

The app provides personalized recommendations on the Home tab, intelligently suggesting new favorites based on listening history, composers, instruments, and periods.

Expert-Curated Stations

It allows users to explore classical music through brand-new stations expertly curated by editors, themed by instrument, composer, period, or genre for continuous listening.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Apple Music Classical

What is Apple Music Classical?

Apple Music Classical is a dedicated app designed specifically for classical music. It offers access to the world's largest classical music catalog with specialized search and high-quality audio.

Does Apple Music Classical require a separate subscription?

No, Apple Music Classical does not require a separate subscription. It is available to existing Apple Music subscribers at no additional cost.

What audio quality does Apple Music Classical offer?

Apple Music Classical offers the highest audio quality, up to 24-bit/192 kHz Hi-Res Lossless. It also supports Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos for an immersive experience.

How large is the music catalog on Apple Music Classical?

Apple Music Classical provides access to the world’s largest classical music catalog, featuring over 5 million tracks. This includes new releases, celebrated masterpieces, and exclusive albums.

What devices are compatible with Apple Music Classical?

Apple Music Classical is available for all iPhones and iPads running iOS or iPadOS 16.0 or later. It also supports CarPlay, Siri, and AirPlay on compatible devices.

Does Apple Music Classical include advertisements?

No, Apple Music Classical does not include advertisements. Users can enjoy an uninterrupted listening experience.

How does Apple Music Classical help beginners understand classical music?

Apple Music Classical helps beginners with time-synced listening guides, hundreds of Essentials playlists, composer biographies, and personalized recommendations. It also offers "The Story of Classical" audio guides.

Can users search for specific classical recordings on Apple Music Classical?

Yes, Apple Music Classical features a specialized search. Users can search by composer, work, conductor, or catalog number to instantly find specific recordings.

The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.

App Store

Screenshots

Explore a rich composer profile, featuring a prominent biographical image and curated 'Well-Known Works' to begin a musical journey.

Composer Deep Dive

Apple Music Classical - Delve into individual compositions with a comprehensive description of the piece and a selection of 'Popular Recordings' for varied interpretations. — Delve into individual compositions with a comprehensive description of the piece and a selection of 'Popular Recordings' for varied interpretations.
Work Discovery

Apple Music Classical - Experience the genre-specific search functionality, clearly displaying organized 'Works' and 'Albums' results for effortless navigation. — Experience the genre-specific search functionality, clearly displaying organized 'Works' and 'Albums' results for effortless navigation.
Precision Search

Apple Music Classical - Witness the commitment to superior sound quality, indicated by prominent 'Dolby Atmos' and 'Hi-Res Lossless' badges on the player screen. — Witness the commitment to superior sound quality, indicated by prominent 'Dolby Atmos' and 'Hi-Res Lossless' badges on the player screen.
Immersive Audio

Apple Music Classical - Enhance understanding with expert-curated 'Listening Guide' notes that provide time-synced insights into compositions and a dedicated 'Credits' tab. — Enhance understanding with expert-curated 'Listening Guide' notes that provide time-synced insights into compositions and a dedicated 'Credits' tab.
Enlightened Listening

Apple Music Classical - Discover new favorites through expertly curated 'Composer Essentials' playlists and a captivating 'Hidden Gems' section, showcasing diverse classical recordings. — Discover new favorites through expertly curated 'Composer Essentials' playlists and a captivating 'Hidden Gems' section, showcasing diverse classical recordings.
Curated Collections

Description

Get the app designed specifically for classical music. Available to Apple Music subscribers at no additional cost. Instantly find any recording in the world’s largest classical music catalog with search built for the genre. Enjoy the highest audio quality available (up to 24-bit/192 kHz Hi-Res Lossless) and hear classical favorites like never before in Spatial Audio—all with zero ads. Apple Music Classical also makes it easy for beginners to get to know the classical genre thanks to time-synced listening guides for many popular works, hundreds of Essentials playlists, insightful composer biographies, and personalized recommendations based on recently-played composers, instruments, and periods. The Ultimate Classical Experience • Get unlimited access to the world’s largest classical music catalog (over 5 million tracks) with everything from new releases to celebrated masterpieces, plus thousands of exclusive albums. • Search by composer, work, conductor, or even catalog number, and find specific recordings instantly. • Listen in the highest audio quality (up to 24 bit/192 kHz Hi-Res Lossless) and enjoy thousands of recordings in immersive Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos. • Appreciate famous works more deeply with listening guides—moment-by-moment expert notes from the Apple Music Classical editors. • Know exactly who and what you’re listening to thanks to complete, accurate metadata. • Enjoy nonstop music with brand new stations curated by our editors and themed by instrument, composer, period, or genre. • Learn about each classical period with The Story of Classical audio guides. • Discover new favorites on the Home tab with personalized recommendations based on your listening. • Dig deeper as you listen, with insightful album notes, descriptions of key works, and thousands of composer biographies. • Browse booklets for thousands of albums including in-depth liner notes, translations, and more. • Listen with CarPlay for music on the move. • Ask Siri to play a composer, work or instrument. • Listen using AirPlay on compatible wireless devices. Requirements • Requires an Apple Music subscription (Individual, Student, Family, or Apple One). • Availability and features vary by country and region, plan, or device. The list of countries where Apple Music Classical is available can be found at https://support.apple.com/HT204411. • Apple Music Classical is available for all iPhones and iPads running iOS or iPadOS 16.0 or later. • To listen to music on Apple Music Classical, you must have an internet connection.