Classical

Classical releases information

Before entering any release matadata information, please read this instruction!

Classical releases are very specific in formatting metadata information.
Also, Classical music works which are not in the public domain, such as contemporary classical scores, are not subject to the standard classical title format.

Please note that contemporary works are treated as covers and must be entered in metadata as such together with correct information reagarding publisher.
The publishers are only needed for music that is not in the public-domain.

If the composer died more than 70 years ago his/her work is now part of public domain, therefore available in IMSLP library.
The information regarding their works will most likely be available on composers or publisher website, and all releases made with their music would need to be selected as a cover version.

Please consult IMSLP (Petrucci Music Library) to find the complete and correct information about names for composers, works and movements.

Also, precise instruction are available on link: Apple Classical Guidelines

Of course, we are always at your disposal for help and suggestions!

All titles must be consistently formatted as follows:

Album titles:
Composer: Name of Work in Key, Catalog Number
E.g.: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No 7 in A Major, Op 92.

Note: Album titles like "Best Piano Sonatas" may be used as well

Work’s title:
Name of Work in Key, Catalog Number
E.g.: Symphony No 7 in A major, Op 92.

Track title:
Movement Number, Movement Title
E.g.: II. Allegretto

Please note!
If the composer died more than 70 years ago his/her work is now part of public domain, therefore available in IMSLP library.
If the composer is still alive or died within 70 years ago, the information regarding their works will most likely be available on composers or publisher website, and all releases made with their music would need to be selected as a cover version.

Artists details:
Performers
Please list all the major soloists, conductors, performers and ensembles as main artists.
And don't forget to add performer's complete names with their corresponding instrument under Performers field in each track.
Do not use artist names or pseudonyms unless the name has a corresponding IPI.

Composers + Lyricist
Please add composers and lyricist details under Contributors Details with their full names with no abbreviations. Do not use artist names or pseudonyms unless the name has a corresponding IPI.

Publishers
The publishers are only needed for music that is not in the public-domain.

Please consult GEMA (link) to find the rightful publishers of the music. Do not confuse the music score publisher with the music publisher, as one is for the musical text and the other is for the music rights holders.