Classical Music Archives

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 […]

Primephonic launches listening guides

04/02/2021

Primephonic launches listening guides offering detailed, step-by-step walkthroughs of classic works called Maestro. Both beginners and advanced listeners engage heavily with current features like educational artists podcasts, insights behind the classics, and album booklets, so Maestro is a welcome addition to Primephonic’s streaming offering. Thomas Steffens, Primephonic CEO said, “We are so pleased to introduce Maestro. Much like our digital CD booklets, an easily digestible listening guide like Maestro is a must-have for classical music […]

Primephonic launches classical music course

31/10/2020

Primephonic launches classical music course delivered over a 10-week period ‘designed to take the aspiring beginner to certified aficionado’. The digital course, called Ludwig, is designed for the millions of people who enjoy listening to classical music, but do not know where to start. According to the streamer, many find classical music an intimidating genre with a myriad of composers, works, opus numbers, and genres. As a result, more than half of British people who […]