Classical Music Archives

Qobuz makes a play to be the Classical music streamer

08/04/2023

Qobuz makes a play to be the Classical music streamer saying that 19% of its catalogue is Classical according to a recent statement by the company. Following on from the recent launch of Apple Music Classical, Qobuz points out that its has been streaming Classical music since its founding in 2007 and has offered classical music fans exclusive content, classical music-centred curation, editorial, playlists, and more. As it has evolved from its French roots, through […]

Apple Music Classical to launch 28th March

12/03/2023

Apple Music Classical is to launch on 28th March 2023 as a separate app which can be pre-ordered from the Apple app store here. Apple bought classical music streamer Primephonic in Autumn 2021 promising that it would launch a revamped service in 2022. The new service will be a free addition to any paid subscription (Individual, Student, Family, or Apple One) but will not be included in the Apple Music Voice Plan. On launch it […]

Deutsche Grammophon launches HiRes streaming service

27/11/2022

The world’s oldest record label, Deutsche Grammophon launches a HiRes streaming service called STAGE+. The brand-new classical music platform includes new repertoire, livestreamed events from around the globe, outstanding concert and opera performances from the archives, and new and archived DG and Decca audio releases. The platform will be available as a TV, mobile and web app to STAGE+ subscribers, with many videos offered in 4K resolution and Dolby Atmos Music. Audio content will be in HiRes Lossless […]

Primephonic Review

05/10/2021

Update 05/10/2021: At the end of August 2021, Primephonic was acquired by Apple and was closed down. Its services will be relaunched as part of Apple Music but no date has been set for the rollout. For further information on this go to Apple buys classical musical music streamer Primephonic. […]

Apple buys classical music streamer Primephonic

31/08/2021

Apple buys classical music streamer Primephonic and the classical music service will be taken offline beginning 7th September 2021. The Primephonic service is no longer available for new subscribers and will be taken offline beginning September 7. With the addition of Primephonic, Apple Music subscribers will get a significantly improved classical music experience beginning with Primephonic playlists and exclusive audio content. In the coming months, Apple Music Classical fans will get a dedicated experience with […]

Czech Radio

06/07/2021

Czech Radio (Český rozhlas) is a public radio broadcaster in the Czech Republic broadcasting national and regional radio programmes using AM/FM and DAB terrestrial transmissions together with 8 high audio quality digital internet radio channels. Czech Radio is one of the oldest broadcasting organisations in Europe having started in 1923 in what was then Czechoslovakia. Czech Radio is ‘a national cultural institution whose mission is to serve the public’. All 8 stations broadcast a 128 […]

Deezer celebrates Beethoven’s 250th anniversary

30/03/2021

Deezer celebrates Beethoven’s 250th anniversary by releasing covers of his most famous works by twelve modern pianists. The new Deezer Originals album, ‘Beethoven Recomposed’, is available on Deezer’s “Beethoven Channel” and new Deezer HiFi users can enjoy the album with a three month free trial. World famous pianists like Chilly Gonzales, Sofiane Pamart and Chloe Flower are celebrating Beethoven’s 250th anniversary with new interpretations of the composer’s masterpieces. Twelve performers have put their own twist on […]