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New Classical Tracks®

Explore new recordings with top performers and host Julie Amacher

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Episodes

Marc-André Hamelin explores William Bolcom's piano rags in his new album
27:44
Conductor Michael Repper releases debut album with the New York Youth Symphony
27:10
Paraguayan guitarist Berta Roja honors the history of classical guitar
33:40
Catalyst Quartet continues its 'Uncovered' series with composer Florence Price
32:27
Soprano Nadine Sierra is 'Made for Opera'

Soprano Nadine Sierra is 'Made for Opera'

In this week’s New Classical Tracks, soprano Nadine Sierra explores iconic female roles in opera that are similar to her grandmother’s restrictive life in her latest album, ‘Made for Opera.’

34:30
Lara Downes reflects on the music of Scott Joplin

Lara Downes reflects on the music of Scott Joplin

In this week’s New Classical Tracks, pianist Lara Downes continues her work of uplifting Black composers on her record label, Rising Sun Music, with her latest CD, ‘Reflections: Scott Joplin Reconsidered.’

38:57
Amit Peled loves the warmth of his new cello

Amit Peled loves the warmth of his new cello

In this week’s New Classical Tracks, Israeli-born cellist Amit Peled talks about making music in his isolated bubble during the pandemic. He explores what it means to be alone and together on his latest album, ‘Solus Et Una.’

38:02
Los Angeles Guitar Quartet celebrates 40 years
39:21
Harpist Yolanda Kondonassis celebrates Earth

Harpist Yolanda Kondonassis celebrates Earth

In this week’s New Classical Tracks, harpist Yolanda Kondonassis uses music to promote conservation efforts with her new album, ‘Five Minutes for Earth,’ just in time for Earth Day.

38:34
Claremont Trio celebrates 20 years of music making

Claremont Trio celebrates 20 years of music making

In this week’s New Classical Tracks, violinist Emily Bruskin of the Claremont Trio shares how much fun the musicians had celebrating 20 years of music making with their new album, ‘Queen of Hearts.’

26:36

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.