Symphony

What Symphony does

Symphony (Symphony.live) operates a subscription video streaming platform dedicated exclusively to classical music, aggregating performances, documentaries, and educational content from 25+ world-class orchestras including the London Symphony Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Czech Philharmonic, Gewandhausorchester, and Staatskapelle Berlin. The platform serves two interlocking audiences: consumer subscribers (classical music enthusiasts, orchestra patrons, and collectors) who access unlimited streaming, and orchestra content partners who receive global distribution and a share of subscription economics. The technical stack is a cloud-based video streaming service delivering HD video with stereo and up to 5.1 Digital Surround Sound, distributed natively across web browsers, iOS/Android mobile apps, Samsung SmartTV (2020+), LG webOS, Apple TV, Android TV, and Amazon Fire TV.

The business model is primarily subscription-based: direct-to-consumer monthly ($6.99) or annual ($20/year, a 60% discount) plans with a 7-day free trial, augmented by a transactional revenue stream through a PENTATONE album-sales partnership offering 60%-off classical recordings. The go-to-market motion is product-led growth — self-serve sign-up through owned web and app properties — supplemented by event-driven acquisition through live concert premieres and the International Conducting Competition Rotterdam streaming partnership. Partner orchestras act as a distributed marketing network, cross-promoting Symphony.live to their respective patron bases.

The company is headquartered in Amsterdam, was incorporated around 2021–2022, and launched the platform on September 24, 2022, simultaneously in the Netherlands, UK, US, Canada, and Australia, with stated expansion plans for additional markets. Funding to date is a €6.5 million seed round from Dutch investors (announced September 20, 2022). The library has scaled to 1,000+ videos with weekly content additions and specialized verticals including Premieres, Curated Playlists, Documentaries, Symphony.live Insiders (expert commentary), 5.1 Audio Concerts, Symphony at the Movies, Game Music (8-Bit Symphony), and an education partnership with the OAcademy Music Conservatory.

Name

Symphony

Legal name

Symphony

Website

https://symphony.live

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Symphony (Symphony.live) operates a subscription video streaming platform dedicated to classical music, aggregating performances from 25+ world-class orchestras for consumer subscribers globally, with content delivered via web, mobile, and TV apps at $6.99/month or $20/year.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Classical Music Video Streaming

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (516120), Performing Arts Companies (7111), Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations (5161)

SIC

Cable & Other Pay Television Services (4841), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822)

akta.pro primary industry

Music & Concert Video Streaming Platforms (MPACAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

On-Demand Music Streaming (Interactive) (MPAIACAA), Hybrid Concerts & Live Shows (Venue + Remote Audience) (MPAGAOAE)

Keywords

• Classical music streaming
• Live concert streaming
• Orchestral video platform
• Music subscription service
• HD concert streaming

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Subscription Streaming: Monthly subscription granting unlimited access to the platform's entire classical music video library. Subscribers contribute to the financial support of the featured orchestras. The platform offers a 7-day free trial for new users, with a risk-free cancellation policy.
2. Album Sales Partnership (PENTATONE): Symphony.live partnered with the PENTATONE music label to offer discounted album purchases for members. Users can order physical or digital albums from Orchestre symphonique de Montréal at a 60% discount through the platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Symphony.live is a subscription video streaming platform dedicated exclusively to classical music, aggregating live and archived performances, documentaries, and curated content from over 25 world-class orchestra partners onto a single destination. Subscribers access unlimited HD video with up to 5.1 Digital Surround Sound across web, mobile, smart TV, and streaming device apps, with subscription fees also providing financial support to the featured orchestras. The platform differentiates itself through its specialized curation, exclusive content, and front-row-seat positioning as a 'Champions League of orchestras' rather than a general-purpose music or video service.

Product overview

Symphony.live is a premium video streaming platform dedicated to classical music, offering a unified experience with its core streaming product and multiple sub-products. The platform provides unlimited access to performances from over 25 world-class orchestra partners including the London Symphony Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, and others. Additional offerings include specialized collections (Premieres, Curated Playlists, 5.1 Audio Concerts, 8-Bit Symphony, Film Music), documentary content, expert commentary (Symphony.live Insiders), and partner bundles (NZSO+). Content is accessible via web browsers, dedicated iOS/Android mobile apps, and TV applications for Samsung SmartTV, LG webOS, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Android TV. Subscriptions start at $6.99/month with a 7-day free trial.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Symphony.live Premium Streaming Platform A subscription-based premium video streaming platform dedicated to classical music, offering unlimited access to live concerts, archived performances, behind-the-scenes content, documentaries, and expert commentary from over 25 world-class orchestra partners. Targeted at individual classical music enthusiasts globally.
• Symphony.live Mobile Apps (iOS / Android) Dedicated mobile applications for iOS and Android devices providing streaming access to the Symphony.live classical music catalog. Available through Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
• Symphony.live TV Apps Smart TV and streaming device applications for Samsung SmartTV (2020+), LG webOS, Apple TV, Android TV, and Amazon Fire TV, enabling living-room access to the Symphony.live classical music streaming catalog.
• NZSO+ Bundle Partnership bundle granting Symphony.live members free cross-access to the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra's NZSO+ streaming service, extending the catalog of available performances.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 25 world-class orchestra partners on a single platform
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

32 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Orchestra Partners (Initial Launch)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 September 2022At launch, Symphony.live partnered with leading orchestras to stream their performances exclusively on its platform. The platform describes the concept as a 'Champions League of the best orchestras in the world,' with each orchestra contributing curated content including live concerts, documentaries, and behind-the-scenes material. The initial launch covered 5 countries with expansion planned for early 2023.
• Budapest Festival OrchestracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the world's top ten orchestras and a founding partner on Symphony.live. The BFO is represented with its full catalog on the platform and actively promotes its Symphony.live presence. Managing Director Orsolya Erdődy described it as 'proud to be part of the Symphony.live international top orchestra family.'
• Czech PhilharmoniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA 127-year-old world-renowned orchestra partnered with Symphony.live to stream concert videos and reach global audiences. General Manager Robert Hanč endorsed the platform as the 'answer' to the question of how to reach and serve global audiences.
• London Symphony OrchestracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe LSO joined Symphony.live as a core partner, contributing a wide selection of concerts and exclusive live performances to the platform. Managing Director Kathryn McDowell expressed enthusiasm for collaboration with international orchestral colleagues on the platform.
• Royal Concertgebouw OrchestracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsidered one of the world's best orchestras, the RCO partnered with Symphony.live as part of the 'Champions League' concept. Managing Director Dominik Winterling stated the platform enables the RCO to 'join forces' with peer orchestras to 'reach a global audience.'
• New York PhilharmoniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmerica's oldest and most esteemed symphony orchestra partnered with Symphony.live to stream concert videos. With an annual reach of up to 50 million music lovers, the partnership extends the Philharmonic's digital presence globally.
• Los Angeles PhilharmoniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the world's premier orchestras based at Walt Disney Concert Hall, the LA Phil streams concert videos on Symphony.live under Music Director Gustavo Dudamel. Partnership expands the orchestra's reach to international digital audiences.
• Cleveland OrchestracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the world's most distinguished orchestras partnered with Symphony.live. President & CEO André Gremillet endorsed the platform as a unique concept where 'world's leading orchestras are available on one digital platform for the enjoyment of music lovers across the globe.'
• Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-PfalzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA century-old German orchestra led by Chief Conductor Michael Francis joined Symphony.live to reach broader audiences. Artistic Director & CEO Beat Fehlmann stated the platform enables them to 'inspire people with less contact to classical music as well as experienced audiences.'
• Norwegian Chamber OrchestracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the world's foremost chamber orchestras joined as the twentieth partner orchestra on Symphony.live. Managing Director Per Erik Kise Larsen described it as a 'wonderful opportunity' to share music with a 'truly global audience.'
• Orchestre symphonique de MontréalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of Canada's finest orchestras joined Symphony.live, with CEO Mélanie La Couture expressing enthusiasm about bringing 'symphonic remarkable evenings' to a global digital audience through the platform.
• Münchner PhilharmonikercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA major German orchestra established in 1893 joined Symphony.live. Executive Director Paul Müller described being 'very pleased to join the Symphony.live international orchestra family' and finding 'great company of other international top orchestras.'
• GewandhausorchestercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the world's oldest and most prestigious symphony orchestras, based in Leipzig, partnered with Symphony.live to stream performances and reach international digital audiences.
• Orchestre de PariscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn internationally acclaimed symphony orchestra founded in 1967 streams its concert videos exclusively on Symphony.live, expanding its global reach to classical music enthusiasts worldwide.
• Staatskapelle BerlincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the world's oldest musical ensembles (established 1570) streams concert videos on Symphony.live, bringing its 450+ year legacy to a global digital audience.
• Singapore Symphony OrchestracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSingapore's flagship orchestra and Gramophone award-winner partnered with Symphony.live. Head of Communications Cindy Lim stated the partnership allows the SSO to 'reach new audiences around the world' and connect with 'classical music enthusiasts everywhere.'
• Sinfónica de MineríacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of Mexico's most acclaimed orchestras (5 Grammy nominations, 1 Latin Grammy) partnered with Symphony.live. President Luis Antonio Ascencio Almada stated the partnership enables them to 'showcase the richness and diversity of our musical heritage on a global scale.'
• Danish National Symphony OrchestracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDenmark's principal orchestra and Gramophone Recording of the Year Award winner streams its performances on Symphony.live, reaching global audiences from its home at DR Koncerthuset in Copenhagen.
• Royal Stockholm Philharmonic OrchestracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the world's most prestigious orchestras (founded 1902), resident at Konserthuset Stockholm and participant in Nobel Prize festivities, streams performances on Symphony.live.
• New Zealand Symphony OrchestracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the world's oldest national symphony orchestras (since 1947) partnered with Symphony.live. Conductor Gemma New highlighted the ability to share 'powerful, passionate and nuanced performances' with global audiences. NZSO+ bundle deal provides free cross-access.
• Dallas Symphony OrchestracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe largest performing arts organization in the Southwest United States, with a 120-year history, streams concerts on Symphony.live. Music Director Fabio Luisi expressed excitement about reaching 'more audiences around the world' through the partnership.
• Tonhalle-Orchester ZürichcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA world-class Swiss orchestra established in 1868 streams performances on Symphony.live. Music Director Paavo Järvi and Artistic Director Ilona Schmiel described the platform as 'a high-profile joint project' for the orchestral world.
• Galicia Symphony OrchestracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of Spain's leading orchestras (established 1992) streams performances on Symphony.live, reaching followers across all five continents through the platform. General Manager Andrés Lacasa Nikiforov described Symphony.live as 'a must-see platform for a rapidly growing international online audience.'
• Armenian State Symphony OrchestracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA leading Armenian orchestra founded in 2006, known for its tech-driven and innovative approach (leveraging AI and high-tech solutions), streams concert videos on Symphony.live. General Director Sargis Balbabyan described the platform as an 'unparalleled arena for timeless masterpieces.'
• Orchestra of the Music Makers (OMM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn award-winning Singapore-based orchestra (established 2008) with 140+ volunteer musicians streams performances on Symphony.live. Music Director Tze Law Chan expressed excitement about 'sharing distinctive and exceptional performances and showcasing Singapore's dynamic orchestral scene on this prestigious international stage.'
• ROCO - Houston Chamber OrchestracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn innovative professional chamber orchestra from Houston, known for commissioning 130+ new works and ranked #1 in the US for performing works by women (2019), streams on Symphony.live. Founder Alecia Lawyer noted alignment with Symphony.live's similar mission of 'providing access to great musicians and composers.'
• Tasmanian Symphony OrchestracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of Australia's leading performing arts companies (since 1948) streams performances on Symphony.live. CEO Caroline Sharpen stated: 'We are excited to bring global audiences to our island at the southern reaches of the world' and described the partnership as sharing 'a shared entrepreneurial vision for our artform.'
• OAcademy Music ConservatorysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn innovative global music education platform providing world-class training for rising musicians with faculty including Yo-Yo Ma, Marin Alsop, and Augustin Hadelich. Provides online conservatory content on Symphony.live, including programs like Orchestra Institute, Carlos Miguel Prieto Fellowship, Gabriela Montero Piano Lab, and Gabriela Ortiz Composing Studio.
• International Conducting Competition Rotterdam (ICCR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSymphony.live partners with ICCR to stream competition finals live on its platform (revived in 2025) and provide a comprehensive library of recorded performances. This partnership exposes Symphony.live to the next generation of conducting talent and their audiences.
• De Doelen (Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe De Doelen concert hall in Rotterdam hosts ICCR competition rounds streamed on Symphony.live, including performances by Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century, Klangforum Wien, Sinfonia Rotterdam, and Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra.
• Klangforum WiencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVienna-based contemporary music ensemble performs in ICCR Round 2 (Contemporary) at De Doelen, with performances streamed exclusively on Symphony.live.
• PENTATONE Music LabelsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerSymphony.live partnered with the PENTATONE classical music label to offer members discounted album purchases (60% off) from partner orchestras. This partnership drives additional revenue and enhances the value proposition for classical music collectors.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stage+: Deutsche Grammodon's concert and classical video streaming service. Owned by Universal Music and competing for the same video-first classical concert audience.
• medici.tv: Premium classical music and ballet video streaming platform with concerts, documentaries, and masterclasses. Closely comparable on the video-centric classical streaming proposition.
• IDAGIO: Subscription-based classical music streaming app targeting the same classical enthusiast segment with curated recordings and artist-focused metadata. Closest direct competitor to Symphony.live's core proposition.
• Qobuz: Hi-res music streaming service with a strong classical music catalog and editorial focus. Competes for the same high-fidelity/classical enthusiast subscriber that Symphony.live targets.
• Berlin Philharmonic Digital Concert Hall: Orchestra-owned streaming platform offering live and archived Berlin Philharmonic performances. Represents the D2C disintermediation threat that competes with Symphony.live's aggregated model.
• Wiener Philharmoniker Live: The Vienna Philharmonic's own live-streaming platform offering concerts to global subscribers. Another example of orchestra-owned D2C that competes with Symphony.live's aggregation model.
• NY Phil Plays: The New York Philharmonic's digital streaming platform offering archived performances. Even though NY Phil is a Symphony.live partner, the orchestra's own platform represents the D2C disintermediation risk.

Broad incumbents

• Apple Music Classical: Apple's classical-specific streaming service built on Primephonic's IP, bundled with Apple One. Offers deep catalog and metadata advantages with Apple's distribution scale and capital.
• Tidal: Hi-fi music streaming platform with classical content among broader genres. Competes for high-quality-audio subscribers but lacks Symphony.live's classical specialization.

Emerging players

• Bachtrack: Classical music event listings and editorial platform with growing video/ticket integrations. Adjacent competitor for audience attention and ticket-driven discovery in the classical vertical.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@symphony-live
• Facebookfacebook.com/FriendsOfSymphony
• Instagraminstagram.com/symphony.live
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/symphony-media-bv

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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