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:
United States
Genres:
Music Podcasts
Networks:
Minnesota Public Radio
Description:
Host Julie Amacher provides an in-depth exploration of a new classical music release each week.
Language:
English
Episodes
JoAnne Polk returns to the exquisite music of Cécile Chaminade
1/8/2025
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks’ with host Julie Amacher, pianist JoAnne Polk releases the second volume of her recordings featuring the music of French composer and pianist Cécile Chaminade. Listen now!
Duration:00:32:52
Listen to New Classical Tracks' top episodes of 2024
12/30/2024
We love sharing the most exciting new recordings on New Classical Tracks every year. Listen to this special end-of-year encore of the year’s most popular episode and find out which other albums made the top 10 list. Listen now!
Duration:00:26:28
Judith Clurman and Essential Voices USA celebrate Hanukkah
12/26/2024
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks’ with host Julie Amacher, composer and conductor Judith Clurman leads Essential Voices USA on a new album, ‘Holiday Joy,’ featuring three original songs celebrating Hanukkah and the holiday season. Listen now!
Duration:00:24:38
Violinist Solomiya Ivakhiv uplifts Ukrainian music for the holiday season
12/18/2024
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks’ with host Julie Amacher, violinist Solomiya Ivakhiv celebrates Ukrainian holiday music with joy and pride on her latest recording, ‘Ukrainian Christmas,’ with the Lviv National Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra. Listen now!
Duration:00:25:57
Violinist Ray Chen blends the worlds of classical music and video games
12/11/2024
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks’ with host Julie Amacher, violinist Ray Chen explores the immersive nature of video game music on his new album ‘Player 1,’ with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Listen now!
Duration:00:24:17
Jeremy Denk celebrates Charles Ives' 150th anniversary with new album
12/4/2024
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks’ with host Julie Amacher, pianist Jeremy Denk collaborates with violinist Stefan Jackiw to highlight Charles Ives’ piano and violin sonatas in celebration of the composer’s 150th birth anniversary. Listen now!
Duration:00:22:00
Lara Downes looks at America through the lens of a reimagined Gershwin
11/27/2024
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks’ with host Julie Amacher, pianist Lara Downes creates a tapestry using the sounds of America throughout history on her latest album, ‘This Land.’ Listen now!
Duration:00:25:44
Mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade brings gratitude to her final recording
11/20/2024
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks’ with host Julie Amacher, mezzo soprano Frederica von Stade collaborates with conductor Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez on what she considers to be her final recording project. Listen now!
Duration:00:56:09
Pianist David Kaplan combines new American compositions with Schumann
11/13/2024
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks’ with host Julie Amacher, pianist David Kaplan debuts his first solo recording titled ‘New Dances of the League of David,’ a collection of new miniatures by 15 leading American composers. Listen now!
Duration:00:29:39
Violinist Augustin Hadelich and pianist Orion Weiss take an American road trip together
11/6/2024
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks’ with host Julie Amacher, violinist Augustin Hadelich and pianist Orion Weiss collaborate on their new album, ‘American Road Trip,’ to explore ‘all the wildly different styles of American classical music.’ Listen now!
Duration:00:35:06
Daphne Gerling and Tomoko Kashiwagi highlight brilliant 20th-century women
10/30/2024
Collaborative pianist Tomoko Kashiwagi loves discovering new works with her friend, violist Daphne Gerling. Listen as host Julie Amacher speaks to the duo about its debut recording called Encircling on the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks.’
Duration:00:32:53
Anna Clyne and the Knights bring folk into classic on new album
10/23/2024
English composer Anna Clyne incorporates elements of folk music on her latest recording featuring the Knights. Listen as host Julie Amacher speaks to her and Eric Jacobson from the ensemble about their recent collaboration on the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks.’
Duration:00:38:36
Guitarist David Leisner returns to 19th-century guitar repertoire with 'Charms to Soothe'
10/16/2024
In 1984, guitarist David Leisner was diagnosed with focal dystonia. After a severe injury that paused his career for 12 years, he was able to return to performing. Find out more about his journey to recovery and his new album on ‘New Classical Tracks,’ with host Julie Amacher.
Duration:00:31:51
Violinist Joshua Bell brings forward the music of Thomas De Hartmann on new album
10/9/2024
On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ violinist Joshua Bell helps revive the music of Thomas De Hartmann with his new recording of the Ukrainian composer’s Violin Concerto, featuring conductor Dalia Stasevska and the Lviv Symphony Orchestra. Listen now!
Duration:00:21:05
Composer Tina Davidson embraces vulnerability on new recording
10/2/2024
On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ composer Tina Davidson touches the earth with vulnerability on her latest album, ‘Barefoot,’ featuring the Jasper String Quartet along with pianist Natalie Zhu. Listen now!
Duration:00:30:42
Gao Hong and Ignacio Lusardi Monteverde improvise together on their new album
9/25/2024
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
Isata Kanneh-Mason explores the music of the Mendelssohn siblings
9/18/2024
On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason explores the music of Fanny and Felix Mendelssohn. In particular, she talks about Fanny’s ‘Easter Sonata,’ which was for many years thought to have been composed by her brother. Listen now!
Duration:00:17:16
JoAnn Falletta celebrates mentor and close friend Lukas Foss on new album
9/11/2024
On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ conductor JoAnn Falletta and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra honor conductor Lukas Foss and his legacy on their latest album, featuring his Symphony No. 1. Listen now!
Duration:00:28:39
Jan Vogler performs rare cello concerto on latest recording
9/4/2024
On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ cellist Jan Vogler presents the world premiere recording of the Cello Concerto by Enrique Casals, as well as a more familiar one, on his latest album. Listen now!
Duration:00:37:41
Danish String Quartet serves up its third collection of folk songs with 'Keel Road'
8/28/2024
On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ the Danish String Quartet goes traditional with the acclaimed ensemble’s third collection of folk songs, ‘Keel Road.’ Listen now with guest host Valerie Kahler.
Duration:00:22:26