Alternatives to Spotify: six of the best classical music streaming services in 2021

The bespoke streaming platform, launched by Opéra national de Paris in 2023, boasts a wealth of fine opera performances – and many standout ballet performances as well.

The conductor talks about her longstanding interest in music and mental health, in diverse programming – and how in the digital era musical organisations are trying to reach people they couldn’t reach before.

Maarten Walraven and Jeroen van Egmond at Symphony.live want to build a streaming platform for the world’s orchestras, working together on video for the benefit of all. Vision of the future – or pipe dream?

The vast treasure troves of Deutsche Grammophon, Decca and Hyperion – as well as live performances from Bayreuth – are brought under one umbrella in the new, state-of-the-art streaming platform.

We compare six audio streaming services you might choose for classical music: Idagio, Presto Music, Apple Music Classical, Spotify, Tidal and Amazon Music Unlimited.

The founder and CEO of classical platform Idagio talks streaming, immersive experiences and about getting a better deal for artists.