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New Classical Tracks: Will Liverman (extended)

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Will Liverman makes singing a reality

Will Liverman makes singing a reality

Baritone Will Liverman hopes listeners will learn to explore more music by Black composers, just as he did, with his new album, 'Dreams of a New Day: Songs by Black Composers.'

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Avi Avital loves his plucked string family

Avi Avital loves his plucked string family

Mandolinist Avi Avital hits the reset button on life to switch focus to his new album, 'Art of the Mandolin.' He shares his excitement of bringing together the plucked string family on New Classical Tracks.

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Imani Winds promote Black excellence

Imani Winds promote Black excellence

Clarinetist Mark Dover and bassoonist Monica Ellis from Imani Winds have created a legacy promoting Black excellence in classical music. Their new recording, 'Bruits,' is no different. Find out more on this week's New Classical Tracks.

43:57
Matt Haimovitz welcomes back his cherished cello
29:26
Pianist Orli Shaham finds joy in Mozart amid pandemic
26:18
Sarah Willis mambos with Mozart on project with the Havana Lyceum Orchestra
33:00
Ofra Harnoy finds inspiration in Newfoundland
29:07
Yo-Yo Ma reflects on the emotions of the pandemic
24:11
New Classical Tracks: Most coveted releases of 2020

New Classical Tracks: Most coveted releases of 2020

On New Classical Tracks, we love sharing with you the most exciting new recordings every year. And, when you enter our weekly CD giveaways, you show us how excited you are about these recordings, too. Find out which albums made the list of 10 most coveted new releases of 2020.

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The 5 Browns take a journey with childhood memories
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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.