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New Classical Tracks®

Explore new recordings with top performers and host Julie Amacher

New Classical Tracks (extended interview): Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen and John Churchwell

Episodes

Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen goes where no countertenor has gone before

Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen goes where no countertenor has gone before

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ countertenor Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen and pianist John Churchwell present music by Korngold, Brahms, and Clara and Robert Schumann, as heard on their most recent recording. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

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Orion Weiss concludes his 'Arc' trilogy with music of joy, youth and rebirth
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John Mauceri highlights Erich Korngold's only symphony
30:36
Janoska Ensemble gives 'The Four Seasons' a makeover

Janoska Ensemble gives 'The Four Seasons' a makeover

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ with host Julie Amacher, the Janoska ensemble gives Antonio Vivaldi’s ‘The Four Seasons’ a makeover in its signature style. Listen now!

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María Dueñas explores caprices with a new, unique sound
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Simone Dinnerstein performs Ives through the lens of her father's art

Simone Dinnerstein performs Ives through the lens of her father's art

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ with host Julie Amacher, pianist Simone Dinnerstein combines Charles Ives’ ‘Concord Sonata’ with her father’s most famous painting to create her latest recording, ‘The Eye Is the First Circle.’ Listen now!

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Desmond Earley brings James Joyce's poetry into the musical realm
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Anna Clyne and the Knights bring folk into classic on new album

Anna Clyne and the Knights bring folk into classic on new album

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.’

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Christian-Pierre La Marca highlights love through the Schumanns' music
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Jonathan Biss combines Beamish and Beethoven

Jonathan Biss combines Beamish and Beethoven

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ with host Julie Amacher, pianist Jonathan Biss talks about his Beethoven concerto project with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, including the latest release featuring a new concerto by Sally Beamish. Listen now!

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About New Classical Tracks®

Host Julie Amacher provides an in-depth exploration of a new classical music release each week.

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Julie Amacher

Your Host

Julie Amacher's desire to introduce others to great music is what led her to radio. She began her professional broadcast career at a station in Sun Prairie, Wis. She went from rock 'n' roll to the Rocky Mountains, where she found her niche in public radio at KUNC in Greeley, Colo. Julie spent 13 years at KUNC, where she managed the announcers and their eclectic music format. During that time, she earned four national awards for best announcer. She joined Minnesota Public Radio in 1997 as an on-air host and also produces New Classical Tracks, a weekly podcast critiquing a new release each week. It airs locally at 7:15 a.m. Wednesdays and 5:15 p.m. Fridays.

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