How Applause Networks Began
Applause Networks was born from a shared passion among a group of lifelong arts lovers who felt that the golden age of Hollywood and the world's greatest classical performances were being lost to time — buried in archives, forgotten by mainstream television, and unavailable to the audiences who cherished them most.
We set out to change that. From our earliest days, our mission has been to curate, restore, and broadcast the finest works of classical music, opera, ballet, and cinema — presenting them with the care and reverence they deserve, and making them accessible to audiences everywhere.
What began as a single channel with a handful of dedicated programs has grown into a full network, trusted by millions of viewers who share our conviction that great art never goes out of style.