Apple announced Thursday that it will launch a standalone app called Apple Music Classicwhich will be available at no additional cost to existing Apple Music subscribers, on March 28.
Apple said the catalog will contain over five million unique songs and thousands of exclusive albums at launch. Many classical pieces have had multiple renditions and interpretations recorded and released, but Apple says the standalone app will offer “complete and accurate metadata” and the ability to “search by composer, work, conductor or even catalog number,” according to a release .
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The company acquired the wildly popular classical music streamer Primephonic in August 2021. At the time, Apple said subscribers would “get a significantly enhanced classical music experience starting with Primephonic playlists and exclusive audio content.”
An internet connection will be required to use Apple Music Classical.
An Android version is coming “soon,” the company said.