The best of classical music

Your guide to the best of classical music online

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Classical music will move you.

More than 1,600 videos: The best concerts and operas

takt1 is the digital stage that shows classical music's whole diversity. A hand-picked archive of the finest videos on the Internet alongside exclusive performances. As a special highlight, takt1 regularly offers exclusive live concerts with world-class artists & orchestras.

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Good stories written by experts who are moved by music. The internet has changed everything, including our exposure to music. It is up to us to enjoy priceless treasures or listen to just anything.

CD recommendations

Daily recommendations and competent opinions

We experience music as joy, comfort, beauty. Sensuality. Art. The excitement of experiencing something new. Diversity. To enjoy riches waiting to be discovered. And to hear the good old anew.

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Every day a suggestion for listening, watching, reading. For beginners and anyone looking for something new.

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The large takt1 archive. Backstage insights. Improved search functionality, cunning links: introductions, reviews, lyrics, scores.

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Inspiration and access to the world of classical music. By independent experts.

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