Apple has officially launched its standalone classical music app, Apple Music Classical, in Japan, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, offering what it claims to be the world’s largest classical music catalog with over 5 million tracks and works, along with exclusive recordings, immersive Spatial Audio, and detailed metadata.
Why it matters:
- Global Expansion: Apple Music Classical’s expansion into Japan, South Korea, and China marks a strategic move to bring its classical music streaming service to a wider international audience. In China, a nation of over 1.4 billion people, classical music ranked as the sixth most popular musical genre as recently as 2021.
- Extensive Classical Catalog: With over 5 million tracks and works, the app aims to provide users with an extensive collection of classical music, catering to both aficionados and those new to the genre.
- Enhanced Classical Experience: The app offers a user-friendly interface designed specifically for classical music, high-quality audio with up to 192 kHz/24-bit Hi-Res Lossless, Spatial Audio, exclusive recordings, and comprehensive metadata, enhancing the classical music streaming experience.
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