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A few days ago we told you that Apple Music Classic was already on its way to our iPhone. This is the variant of the Apple Music platform dedicated exclusively to classical music.
This had been announced, but was not yet available except for some users. Now that has changed, and many have already had access to this new music platform, which will not cost current Apple Music users a penny because it will be a complementary platform.
It is now available
Specifically, we have already accessed the app in the App Store. Until now, it only needed to be notified of its availability. Now it is possible to access and install it from the Apple Store. So its global expansion is already a fact; The most normal thing is that you can access it from your iPhone. And it’s quite curious because the app is logically connected to our Apple ID and therefore shares all the information about our activity over the years within Apple Music.
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This means that you can see your recent classical music plays from the moment you enter the app if they have been played. In this case, I have found some instrumental songs, which I would not classify as classical music, among my recent plays. So the connection with the original Apple Music app is complete.
The same experience, but classic
We can expect precisely the same user experience as with traditional Apple Music, the same interface and the same sound quality, which is undoubtedly one of the strengths of Apple’s commitment. This is probably the most complete among the music platforms today. And it is due to two interrelated factors. One is the reproduction quality since we can enjoy Hi-Res sound, or what is the same, high resolution. And then again, all of this is available for pretty much the same price as Spotify, which doesn’t have this kind of sound.
Other platforms like Amazon Music offer it at this price, but now Apple’s offer goes further. And it is that a subscription gives us access to two different apps, the standard one and this new Apple Music Classical. Therefore, with this move, Apple is undoubtedly taking its goal of becoming a leader in music streaming at some point very seriously, getting closer and closer to Spotify. Of course, for now Android users will have to wait a little longer to have this app in the Play Store. Because at the moment, as expected, it is only available to those who have an Apple device with access to the App Store, mainly iPhones and iPads. Of course, if you like classical music and you have an iPhone, you are in luck.
How to download classical music from Apple?
To get started, you can simply search for the Apple Music Classics app in the App Store or right-click on this page if you want to download Music. Once you’re signed in, tap the “Get” button to redeem it like any other service app.
For those who already subscribe to Apple Music, Apple Music Classical is a completely free service. You must have an Apple Music subscription, whether individual, student, family, or Apple One, in order to listen to it. However, it is a separate app. Its goal is to explicitly highlight classical music from all eras and present it through a new and updated interface, paying close attention to how the metadata and caliber of the music is presented.
More alternatives in one place
As you can see, the app displays mood-based playlists in addition to collections from famous authors. You will be able to find timeless classics, lists curated by experts, academic studies (the prelude, the fugue, etc.), classifications by genre and period (baroque, romanticism, classicism, avant-garde, etc.) and, of course, the best possible recordings of masters such as Mahler, Beethoven, Vivaldi or Strauss through renowned directors such as Bernstein, Kleiber or Abbado, among others.
As of now, Apple Music Classical offers tens of thousands of content items, in total more than 5 million tracks, including recent releases and great masterpieces in a little paradise organized into four categories:
- ‘ Listen to the most visible and predefined face of the application.
- “Explore”, a section for selections by instrument, genre, soloist, conductor, choir, ensemble, etc.
- ‘Library’, where we can see the contents purchased or added to it,
- ‘Search’, where we can find almost any of those great and unforgettable recordings.
Much More Contextual Information, Custom Lists and Thousands of Topics
Their lists are carefully selected by specialists, as we mentioned, which is another advantage to highlight. With recordings that highlight the artists, the selected piece, the color and the place where they were gathered, we can find fantastic interpretations where the violin is the great protagonist.
In addition, there are classical music sections for children, as well as sections for work, rest and various places. It is about demonstrating an application that removes “complexity and makes classical music easily findable, navigable and accessible for both beginners and experts”, as Apple points out.
Last but not least, it is essential to keep an eye on your player. It shows the standard playback icon, which is similar to other professional audio programs like Roon or Audirvana, although it is a copy of what we can see in Apple Music. As usual, the smartphone detects when you’re wearing headphones like AirPods 3 or AirPods Max, which enable spatial audio and Dolby Atmos, to listen to music.
In conclusion, this vast repertoire becomes accessible in both the main program and this substitute, offering a space for timeless classics and legendary soundtracks from composers such as Hans Zimmer, John Williams and James Horner in a more natural and personalized approach.
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Source: vtt.edu.vn