New Classical Tracks with Julie Amacher
Minnesota Public Radio
Host Julie Amacher provides an in-depth exploration of a new classical music release each week.
Location:
Saint Paul, MN
Description:
Host Julie Amacher provides an in-depth exploration of a new classical music release each week.
Language:
English
Contact:
480 Cedar Street St. Paul, MN 55101 1-800-228-7123
Email:
mail@mpr.org
Episodes
Violist Molly Gebrian and pianist Danny Holt celebrate three 'Trailblazers' of classical music
5/1/2024
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ violist Molly Gebrian collaborates with pianist Danny Holt on ‘Trailblazers,’ an album featuring sonatas by Henriette Bosmans, Ethel Smyth and Dora Pejacevic. Find out more!
Duration:00:27:39
Cellist Sophie Shao celebrates the joy of life through music inspired by France
4/24/2024
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ cellist Sophie Shao celebrates the joy of life through music inspired by France on her second solo album alongside pianists Ieva Jokubaviciute and Adrienne Kim titled ‘CanCan Macabre.’ Find out more!
Duration:00:34:46
JoAnn Falletta and Buffalo Philharmonic explore 'Echoes of Eastern Europe'
4/10/2024
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ conductor JoAnn Falletta leads the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra in music by Antonín Dvořák and David Serkin Ludwig on their latest album, ‘Echoes of Eastern Europe.’ Find out more!
Duration:00:24:40
Baritone Will Liverman and pianist Jonathan King highlight women composers
4/3/2024
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ Will Liverman highlights women composers past and present on his new album with pianist Jonathan King, 'Show Me the Way.' Find out more!
Duration:00:40:27
Gao Hong and Ignacio Lusardi Monteverde improvise together on their new album
3/27/2024
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ pipa player Gao Hong and flamenco guitarist Ignacio Lusardi Monteverde improvise together on their new album, ‘Alondra.’ Find out more!
Duration:00:30:26
Vikingur Olafsson becomes the 'Goldberg Variations' on his latest album
3/20/2024
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson explores, performs and becomes J.S. Bach’s 'Goldberg Variations' on his latest album. Find out more!
Duration:00:33:23
Neave Trio explores music by women — including Cecile Chaminade, 'the Taylor Swift of her time'
3/13/2024
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ the Neave Trio explores the music of Lili Boulanger, Cécile Chaminade, Germaine Tailleferre and Ethel Smyth on their new album, ‘A Room of Her Own.’ Find out more!
Duration:00:36:39
James Blachly and Curtis Stewart premiere Julia Perry's Concerto for Violin and Orchestra
3/6/2024
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ conductor James Blachly leads the Experiential Orchestra alongside violinist Curtis Stewart in the world premiere recording of Julia Perry’s Violin Concerto on their new album, ‘American Counterpoints.’ Find out more!
Duration:00:43:44
Conductors Diane Retallack and Eugene Rogers present 'Black Is Beautiful'
2/28/2024
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ conductors Diane Retallack and Eugene Rogers lead the Eugene Concert Choir and Orchestra play the music of Joel Thompson and Undine Smith Moores on their new album, ‘Black is Beautiful.’ Find out more!
Duration:00:44:15
Cellist Matt Haimovitz honors Thomas de Hartmann's music
2/21/2024
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ conductor Osmo Vanska and the Minnesota Orchestra present their recording of Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 8 ('Symphony of a Thousand'). Find out more!
Duration:00:26:26
Osmo Vanska and Minnesota Orchestra present Mahler's 'Symphony of a Thousand'
2/14/2024
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ conductor Osmo Vanska and the Minnesota Orchestra present their recording of Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 8 ('Symphony of a Thousand'). Find out more!
Duration:00:30:54
Lara Downes reimagines Gershwin's 'Rhapsody in Blue'
2/7/2024
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ Lara Downes presents a reimagined ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ arranged by composer Edmar Colón in a performance alongside Edwin Outwater and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music Orchestra. Find out more!
Duration:00:25:17
Angele Dubeau and La Pieta honor music of Philip Glass with 'Signature'
1/31/2024
On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ violinist Angele Dubeau honors the music of Philip Glass alongside her ensemble La Pieta on her latest album, ‘Signature.’ Listen now!
Duration:00:26:23
Weiss Kaplan Stumpf Trio presents Beethoven's complete piano trios
1/24/2024
On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ the Weiss Kaplan Stumpf Trio present their latest recording featuring all of Beethoven’s piano trios. Listen now!
Duration:00:44:32
Tina Davidson connects with family, life and nature on 'Hymn of the Universe'
1/17/2024
On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ composer Tina Davidson explores her connection to family, life and nature in her latest album, ‘Hymn of the Universe.’ Listen now!
Duration:00:28:56
John Jeter and Fort Smith Symphony honor composer Louis Wayne Ballard
1/10/2024
On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ John Jeter and the Fort Smith Symphony release an album featuring the music of Native American composer, performer and educator Louis Wayne Ballard. Listen now!
Duration:00:28:56
Guitarist Milos Karadaglic finds 'Baroque' sound on his new album
1/3/2024
On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ guitarist Miloš Karadaglić collaborates with UK-based early music ensemble Arcangelo and conductor Jonathan Cohen on his new album, ‘Baroque.’ Listen now!
Duration:00:21:57
Listen to New Classical Tracks' top episodes of 2023
12/27/2023
We love sharing the most exciting new recordings on New Classical Tracks every year. Listen to this special end-of-year episode and find out which albums made the list of the 10 most popular episodes of 2023. Listen now!
Duration:00:39:20
Alyssa Reit offers a delightful collection of carols on 'A Christmas Feast'
12/20/2023
On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ harpist and arranger Alyssa Reit offers a delightful collection of Christmas carols for a variety of instruments on her new release, 'A Christmas Feast.' Find out more!
Duration:00:39:18
Voces8 presents 'A Choral Christmas'
12/13/2023
On this week’s episode of New Classical Tracks, Voces8 joins with the Voces8 Foundation Choir and Orchestra, led by co-founder and artistic director Barnaby Smith, in their new holiday album, ‘A Choral Christmas.’ Find out more!
Duration:00:34:20