CRB Classical

I use this app even when listening over the air, to help identify the music I am hearing. As a result, I have learned more about some favorites, and have been able to look up more background information on Wikipedia and elsewhere. Unfortunately, the information is delayed or not even presented for some pieces, especially at certain times during the day or night. It is frustrating when the only info is “so-and-so’s overnight classical” or something unhelpful. This may not be a defect in the app as such, but the overall service is dependent on somebody supplying the proper supporting information.

WCRB is hands-down the best classical music programming you'll find. This app, however, tends to drop out frequently to buffer or sometimes just stops. Rarely get through one musical piece without interruption or stoppages. I've taken to using the webpage instead... which seems to be a more stable stream as well as having access to streams of the station's additional content.

Update on previous comments based on new release mid-May 2016: The addition of info on what is playing is a welcome enhancement. Unfortunately it does not seem to fix the issue I noted - playing using my iPhone on a 50/50 wi-if connection the app periodically drops the connection and does not reconnect until I go into the app. The only workaround has been and still is to disconnect from wi-go and go with the cellphone LTE connection. -------------------- Yes, needs playlists. We want to know at least as much as you can get on the web site. But more important it keeps dropping out. We are on a 50/50 FiOS connection but get more reliable service by turning off that and using the cell phone LTE connection. Something is wrong with the way it connects to wifi and recovers from problems it would seem.

The WCRB app has been my go to classical music app for years. It is reliable, so I can always count on it to work when I’m studying or relaxing. The app is lightweight and responsive, lacking the ads and bloat of so many other mobile apps. This app has helped me through many nights of focusing. Thanks WCRB!

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I just tried this app for the first time. We were listening to a pianist playing a piece by Albeniz and wanted to know who the performer was. The app told me it was something entirely different by Gounod. A minute later, the Albeniz ended and the Gounod was begun. The title shouldn't change until the piece does, surely, or the previous piece should be listed. And why not add just a bit more information? It is the starkest app I've ever seen. I wouldn't really recommend it until it's improved.