Mac OSX instructions

If downloading with a Mac please use the following procedures.

Install Download Manager

When you get to “Downloads” stage of purchase, download the Download Manager by clicking 'install Download Manager'

Uncompress (if necessary) and install the Download Manager.

A .zip file will go to your specified download location. If it doesn’t uncompress automatically, double-click on the file named passaionato-dlm-osx.zip

This will result in an icon for the passionate downloader. You can then move the Passionato Downloader into your Applications folder.

Confirm Installation

Answer “yes” to the following question when it appears in your browser: You are now downloading the download manager. Please run the installation and when complete tell us if the Passionato Download Manager installed successfully? Download your purchases Once you’ve confirmed installation you will be presented with a link to download your purchases. Clicking the “Download Now” link will result in a file ending in “.psn” being downloaded to your desktop

If you are using Safari, you’ll need to locate this file (go to “Window” menu in Safari.

Click “Downloads”. Double-click the psn file in the download window.

You’ll be asked if you want to open the Passionato Download Manager. Click yes.

Your downloads will commence.

If you are using Firefox, you’ll be asked if you want to Save the .psn file or if you’d like to “Open with” the Passionato .app

You should have the file open with the Passionato.app and check the box to indicate “Do this automatically for files like this from now on.”

If using the download manager on a Windows PC, please consult the following guides;

For Firefox

For Safari

For Google Chrome

For Internet Explorer

Classical Composers

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.

Reviews

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Instruments

The instruments used to create classical music are fascinating. Learn about the classical instruments such as piano, violin, flute and cello – what constitutes the woodwind, strings and brass? Also find out why a clarinet in Mozart’s time sounds different to the modern version and what are the best recordings for each instrument.

Classical Catalogue

The world of classical music downloads is available at your fingertips. Search our classical music catalogue to find the music you want. Search genres such as orchestral, chamber or opera; or by composer, artist, labels and more. Passionato has an unrivalled selection of music on offer from baroque opera to romantic symphony.

Help

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.