Everyone likes to hear music. It is one of the best ways to pass your time, isn't it? Music is said to be a universal language. People around the world enjoy listening to different kinds of music. From Bollywood songs to K-pop, music has evolved a lot throughout the years. From young kids to Old Veterans, music is enjoyed by everyone. One type of music which everyone loves is classical music. It gives a feeling of nostalgia and brings back memories. Smartphones are one of the most popular ways to listen to classical music. For this very reason, there are some apps out there that provide their users with the best classical music. In this article, we will take a look at some of the best classical music apps.
List of Some of the Best Classical Music Apps For Android and iOS
Here is the list of some of the best classical music apps for Android and IOS devices-
1. Idagio
It is an app that is dedicated to streaming the best classical music in the market. It has a brilliant interface with clean labeling, smart design, and powerful search function. The app also has a feature that lets users save music in the collection and find them at any time with the help of a sidebar. It breaks down music collection into recordings, albums, playlists, artists, and tracks.
Here is why Idagio is one of the best classical music apps for Android and IOS.
- The playlists are classified by stars from the classical music world.
- The professional musicians at Idagio offer original interviews, insight, and other exclusive services.
- Maximum audio quality is FLAC 16b 44.1kHz.
- Over 2 million tracks for users to choose from and counting
- It includes some liner notes and an extensive album.
- Available in both android and desktop versions.
2. Primephonic
Primephonic is a classical music streaming service. With a friendly interface, it focuses on user experience. The app is known for its easy-to-use search system that allows users to explore music easily.
- Maximum audio quality is FLAC 24b 92kHz.
- It has the biggest catalogue with over 3.5 million tracks
- The catalogue also includes some hidden gems and less known recordings
- It includes extensive album credits and some liner notes.
- It is only available for mobile devices
As of 30 August 2021, Primephonic is taken over by Apple inc. more on that later.
3. Naxos Music Library
Developed for music professionals and serious collectors, Naxos music library is one of the best classical music apps available. It includes more than 2.5 million tracks and around 160000 CDs. The app specializes in providing a broader range of classical music rather than focusing on different versions of the same pieces.
- It is available at many educational institutions and libraries.
- The services are pricey, $210USD for standard and $315USD for premium quality audio
- It's easier to find even specialist collections.
- The app has Naxos and Marco Polo catalogs, along with that of over 940 other labels. It includes Deutsche Grammophon, Decca, and many others.
- The app includes information about artist music notes, pronunciation guides, biographies, libretti, cover artwork, and much more.
4. Qobuz
founded in 2007 by Yves Riesel, Qobuz is French commercial music downloading and streaming service. It specializes in producing high-resolution and lossless audio. Qobuz offers editorial content like videos and articles about the music industry. It is currently available in 12 countries around the world- Belgium, France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Switzerland, Spain, United Kingdom, USA.
- Qobuz is one of the expensive apps. It cost 50 percent more than Idagio and Primephonic
- It has a surprisingly deep classical music catalogue
- Even though the app uses old music app models, the company has enhanced metadata for classical music.
- It has an excellent sound quality. It offers maximum audio quality support at FLAC 24b 192kH
- The new releases section is very flexible and easy to use. It can be filtered by genres or even multiple genres.
- The presentation of the app is much better than the likes of Apple or Tidal.
Apple Acquires Primephonic to Release its Own Classical Music App
On 30th August 2021, Apple officially struck a deal with Primephonic to launch its very own classical music app. Primephonic is one of the most famous and beloved apps when it comes to classical music.Apple is planning to launch the new app sometime in 2022. The takeover means that Primephonic servers were shut down temporarily from 7 September 2021. Apple assured the users of Primephonic that rather than changing the whole outlook, the company will follow the foundation laid down by Primephonic. The company will be working on combining Primephonic's interface with more added features. Better browsing, displays of classical music metadata, and search capabilities will be some of the new features that will be added to the app. A deeper classical music experience is also expected to be the main selling point of the new classical music app.
Primephonic’s co-founder and CEO, Thomas Steffens, said that the take-over is a “tremendous development for the classical music industry,”. This acquisition will help the company's aim to bring back classical music in everyone's life. The company informed its existing customers that they will be eligible to get a refund for the service on Primephonic's website.
The users will also receive a 6 month free trial on Apple Music.
What's Next?
Music is undoubtedly one of the most beloved features of any app or device. The customers are always searching for what is the best. Apple's acquisition of Primephonic suggests that the juggernaut of the industry is ready to introduce its new classical music app.
There are many apps and services that customers around the world can use to listen to their favorite music. Classical music is a market that can present new and exciting business opportunities to companies around the world. It will be interesting to see how things develop from here on and we will keep our eyes peeled as to what comes next in the music industry.
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