Apple Music’s Classical Genre Now Available Worldwide | Engadget

Apple Music has been a go-to music streaming platform for those who love mainstream and indie music genres. But, with the recent global launch of Apple Music Classical, the platform has widened its reach to classical music lovers as well. The inclusion of this genre on the platform makes it a one-stop-shop for all music enthusiasts. Apple Music Classical offers access to thousands of albums, playlists, and radio stations, with exclusive content from renowned labels and performers. In this article, we take a closer look at what Apple Music Classical has in store for its listeners.


Apple has launched the Apple Music Classical app with over 5 million tracks to download globally. It is a part of the Apple Music subscription and focuses on providing classical music enthusiasts access to unique classical music content, including orchestras, conductors, musicians, and more. Apple originally announced the app’s release date for the end of 2022, but it was released on March 28th, 2022. The app is available on iPhones running iOS 15.4 or later, while an Android version will be available soon. It offers lossless audio quality, spatial audio, and a search feature that has been specifically rewritten for classical music queries. There are a few limitations, including no support for Apple Music Voice Plan subscribers, no native iPad app, and no ability to download music for offline listening. However, it is an ideal option for classical music lovers seeking hard-to-locate performances and browsing composer biographies, descriptions of key works, and “deep-dive” guides.


With the global availability of Apple Music Classical, music lovers all over the world are poised to be transported to a world of timeless beauty and unparalleled opulence. By bringing a vast range of compositions from across different eras and styles together, Apple Music Classical provides a one-stop destination for aficionados of this enchanting genre. With its intuitive UI and curated playlists, this service is sure to appeal to the most discerning of listeners. So whether you are someone who has been listening to classical music for years, or a newcomer seeking to appreciate this magnificent musical form, Apple Music Classical is the perfect platform to explore and discover the timeless beauty of this exquisite genre.