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Classical music ensembles come in all shapes and sizes. From the piano trio, through chamber groups and great orchestras – the Berlin Philharmonic, the Vienna Philharmonic and the London Symphony Orchestra. Passionato looks at them all and shows you, the difference between a period ensemble and a modern orchestra.

Classical music contains one of the richest and most diverse selections artists of any genre. Explore the roster of classical music greats and the current performers on the classical music scene. From Enrico Caruso to Anna Netrebko, we have their biographies and recommended recordings. Passionato shows you who to download.

In classical music, the conductor has assumed a position of unequalled authority and in many cases almost mythical status. Passionato guides you through this array of greats and shows you what are the best downloads for composers such as Karajan, Toscanini, Bernstein, Furtwangler, Rattle, Dudamel and many more.

At Passionato you can search for classical music composers in our composers A-Z list.. From the most popular, like Bach, Beethoven or Mozart, to those more obscure composers. You can read composers’ biographies, catalogues, recording recommendations, download composer’s recordings or listen to multiple samples of each work.

If you’re new to classical music downloads read our download tutorial to help you easily access the music the you want. Visit our FAQ section which features answers to the most commonly asked questions about Passionato. If you require further assistance, our dedicated customer services team is ready to help with any enquiry.