Apple Acquires Standalone Apple Music Classical

Apple has announced that it has acquired the standalone Apple Music Classical streaming service. The move will see the service become Apple’s first streaming music service focused on classical music.

Apple has acquired standalone Apple Music Classical

Apple has announced that it has acquired standalone Apple Music Classical, a streaming music service specializing in classical and opera music.

Apple Music Classical will continue to offer its ad-free, on-demand streaming service featuring over 50,000 pieces of classical and opera music. In addition, the service will now offer exclusive content from Apple Music, including artist interviews, playlists, and features.

Apple Music Classical is available in the US, UK, and Canada for $9.99/month or $99.99/year.

What this means for the future of Apple Music

The news was announced today that Apple has acquired the standalone Apple Music Classical streaming service. This move comes as a surprise to many in the industry, as Apple Music has been generally seen as a pop-centric streaming service. However, with the acquisition of classical music streaming service, it appears that Apple is trying to make a more well-rounded music streaming platform.

It’s unclear at this time what this will mean for the future of Apple Music, but it’s likely that the addition of a classical music streaming service will be a positive move for the company. With this acquisition, Apple now has a more complete offering for music lovers of all genres.

How this will impact the streaming music industry

Apple’s latest acquisition is a small music startup called Classical.fm, a website and app that offer traditional, classical music streaming. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but it’s likely that Apple paid less than $10 million for the company.

The deal is a sign that Apple sees potential in the standalone streaming music industry for niche genres like classical music. And it could be a sign that the company is planning to launch more niche-focused music services in the future.

For now, it’s unclear how Classical.fm will be integrated into Apple Music. It’s possible that the service will remain its own standalone app, but it’s also possible that Apple will integrate it into Apple Music’s existing app.

The deal comes as the streaming music industry is becoming increasingly competitive. In addition to Apple Music and Spotify, there are now dozens of other streaming music services vying for attention, including Amazon Music, Google Play Music, and Pandora.

And while classical music may not be as popular as other genres, it still has a sizable audience. According to Nielsen, about 3% of people in the U.S. say they listen to classical music regularly. That’s a small number, but it still adds up to millions of people.

It’s also worth noting that many of the biggest names in the music industry got their start in classical music, including Kanye West, Beyonce, and Lady Gaga. So there’s potential for classical music to become more popular in the mainstream over time.

For now, though, the main impact of Classical.fm’s acquisition is that it gives Apple a strong foothold in the niche but important world of classical music streaming. And it could pave the way for more genre-specific services from Apple in the future.

What classical music fans can expect from Apple Music

Apple’s recent acquisition of the standalone Apple Music Classical streaming service is a boon for classical music fans. Here’s what to expect from the new service.

First and foremost, Apple Music Classical will offer a comprehensive catalog of classical music, from well-known symphonies and concertos to lesser-known works. The service will also feature exclusive content, such as interviews with classical musicians and behind-the-scenes footage of live performances.

In addition, Apple Music Classical will offer a wide range of features to enhance your listening experience. For example, you’ll be able to create custom playlists, listen to radio stations devoted to classical music, and read articles about your favorite composers and performers.

Whether you’re a longtime fan of classical music or just getting started, Apple Music Classical is sure to offer something for everyone.