The Sound Post » iPhone http://www.soundpostnews.com Providing you with relevant news and information regarding the world of classical music Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:27:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc en hourly 1 San Diego Symphony Launches iPhone Application http://www.soundpostnews.com/2009/10/06/san-diego-symphony-launches-iphone-app/ http://www.soundpostnews.com/2009/10/06/san-diego-symphony-launches-iphone-app/#comments Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:50:00 +0000 Ian http://www.soundpostnews.com/?p=486 San Diego Symphony iPhone Application Screenshot
As the San Diego Symphony approaches it’s centennial mark, it is not counting on newspaper ads and fliers on lampposts to promote the upcoming concert season. Following the example of the New York Philharmonic, they have launched their own iPhone application. The app, which is a gateway to InstantEncore.com (the same site used by the New York Philharmonic app), lets fans stream audio from pre-recorded concerts, access information regarding ticket purchases, get directions to venues, and even share this information with friends.

When the New York Philharmonic launched their app last June, it was met with mixed reviews. Some thought that while it was a good concept, it would never collect enough downloads to have a significant impact for the ensemble. Now, one needs only to listen to Zarin Mehta, president of the Phil, who claims they already have over 3,000 downloads from over 50 countries.

Don’t be fooled into thinking that these two orchestras are the only ones jumping onto the iPhone bandwagon. InstantEncore.com is currently hosting similar applications for the Miro Quartet, the Curtis Institute of Music, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, and many others. If you’re toting around an iPhone, check out their entire list of applications.

Original article by San Diego Union-Tribune

Find more apps on the InstantEncore website

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NY Phil iPhone AppNew York Philharmonic fans everywhere now have the ability to directly receive news and updates from the Phil, provided they possess Apple’s recently updated iPhone.
 

The App is powered by the Instant Encore online service, which is a website with classical concert listings for many metropolitan areas throughout the country. The application is available here, and requires an Instant Encore account. Signup is quite easy however; check the link for a full hands-on.


 
The first screen you’re greeted with: simply select “Sign up” or “Sign In.”

 
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The front page offers upcoming concerts—usually listed as “featured events.” On the bottom is a timeline of blog posts, media samples (see next picture), news items, and podcasts. All articles/podcasts are available right from the phone.

 
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The media page is great—there are samples from the Phil playing Mahler available for listening. Now if only I could make it my ringtone..

 
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That’s it for my first impressions. If I discover anything real sweet, I’ll update!

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