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AMClassical : a free site offering downloadable music in both MP3 and MIDI formats.
URL: http://www.amclassical.com/
Classicalarchives.com : a subscription web service offering more than 30,000 full-length pieces in MP3 format.
URL: http://www.classicalarchives.com/
ClassiCat : a free service offering listings of MP3 downloads.
URL: http://www.classiccat.net/
eClassical : a download service offering complete works starting at $0.99 and the music is formatted as MP3.
URL: http://www.eclassical.com/
HMV : the high street retailer also offers Windows Media-formatted tracks. It's a subscription service where you buy credits before choosing your music. Individual pieces start at 99p each.
URL: http://www.hmv.co.uk
iTunes : the biggest digital music service requiring separate software and that is integrated with the iPod digital audio player but available for both Mac OS and Windows computers. 30-second clips are available for free, individual tracks start at 79p each. Music is formatted in AAC, so is only compatible with iTunes software and iPod hardware.
URL: http://www.apple.com/uk/itunes/
Magna Tune: Share and buy Classical music from before the year 1800
URL: http://magnatune.com/genres/classical/
Maxopus: paid-for downloads of Sir Peter Maxwell Davies' recordings, available as MP3, MP3 and Windows Media formatted files.
URL: http://music.maxopus.com/
MSN Music : sourced from the same company as HMV, MSN Music, offering a range of classical pieces formatted in Windows Media with prices starting at 69p per track.
URL: http://sib1.od2.com/common/Framework.aspx?shid=0170002E
Napster : a subscription service requiring separate software that also offers single track downloads for 79p each. Subscription provides unlimited access to the service's entire catalogue, prices start at £9.99 a month. Music is in Windows Media format, so only available for Windows-based computes and PlaysForSure-compatible portable devices.
URL: http://www.napster.co.uk
Powell Flute Studio : some free MP3 downloads of flute music, requires registration.
URL: http://www.powellflutes.com/studio/index_s.asp
NetMusic : a small collection of MP3 files available to buy from $4.95 for a series of Concertos.
URL: http://www.netmusic.com/
TescoDownloads : the UK's biggest retailer also sells 1 in every 10 downloads and offers complete albums in Windows Media format with prices starting at £7.99. Registration required.
URL: http://www.tescodownloads.com/
Virgin MegaStores : this online store offers you the chance to stream, (i.e listen online) as well as make a straight purchase for only 3p per track, or 99p to buy in Windows Media format.
URL: http://sib1.od2.com/common/Framework.aspx?shid=03AF002E
Wanadoo : offers unlimited streaming of music for £4.99 per month, streaming per track for 1p or complete albums for £6.99 in Windows Media format.
URL: http://sib1.od2.com/common/Framework.aspx?shid=019E002E
Wippit : offers some tracks starting at just 29p and unlimited downloads available for £4.99 per month. Music is formatted in MP3 and Windows Media, depending on the artist.
URL: http://www.wippit.com/
Woolworths : limited range of full albums available from £7.99 and formatted in Windows Media.
URL: http://www.woolworths.co.uk/wwstore/department.jhtml?cat=cat200018
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