Stingray Digital Group Inc. has signed an agreement with UNITEL GmbH & Co. KG to acquire, operate, and distribute its international, premium pay TV channel, Classica. Together, UNITEL and Stingray will help the operas and orchestras reach audiences of all ages worldwide. UNITEL will continue to produce and deliver the programming for Classica, while Stingray will have unfettered and privileged access to UNITEL's exclusive catalogue of more than 1,500 titles and 2,000 hours of premium content produced and owned by UNITEL. Music lovers around the world will benefit from an even more comprehensive classical music offering from Stingray. Launched in 1996, Classica inspires its international audience with world premieres, and legendary recordings that showcase the most outstanding classical music stars. The channel presents operas, ballets, and concerts from the most renowned opera houses, concert halls and music festivals. Classica is currently distributed by UNITEL through existing partnerships across four continents, in 40 countries, and broadcasts 24/7 in full HD, Surround Sound (5.1). It is available to an estimated 20 million subscribers.