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Yunchan tops Apple pops

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Yunchan tops Apple pops

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Yunchan Lim’s album of Chopin Etudes has been named the most popular album in 2024 on the app. The Decca Classics recording of the Van Cliburn winner has remained a consistent presence on the Apple Classical chart since its release earlier this year and achieved triple platinum status in South Korea.

The five most popular albums on Apple Music Classical in 2024 are:

1. ‘Chopin: Études’, Yunchan Lim

2.’ Sleep’, Max Richter

3. ‘Saint-Saëns’, Lang Lang, Gina Alice, Gewandhausorchester, Andris Nelsons

4. ‘72 Preludes’, Mao Fujita

5. ‘Legends, Myths and Lavender’, Stephan Moccio

Apple Music Classical was launched across Asia in January 2024, transforming the international digital presence and profile for local artists, as evidenced by the chart.

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