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Simone Dinnerstein shares her 'Character of Quiet'

Simone Dinnerstein shares her 'Character of Quiet'

While most new releases coming out were recorded before COVID-19, this one was recording this past summer during quarantine, and it reflects all the confusing feelings during this challenging time. This week on New Classical Tracks, Simone Dinnerstein discusses her new album, 'A Character of Quiet.' Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a copy of the CD!

30:35
ARC Ensemble records the music of Walter Kaufmann for the first time
25:12
Caroline Shaw asks us to listen on recording with Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
31:11
Helen Chang Haertzen takes us down 'American Avenues'

Helen Chang Haertzen takes us down 'American Avenues'

This week on New Classical Tracks, violinist Helen Chang Haertzen shares what inspired her latest release 'American Avenues,' and how fun it was to make an album of all American music. Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a copy of the CD!

19:47
Jake Runestad and Kantorei share music for our time

Jake Runestad and Kantorei share music for our time

This week on New Classical Tracks, composer Jake Runestad discusses his latest release with Denver-based ensemble Kantorei, titled 'Sing, Wearing the Sky.' Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a copy of the CD!

30:47
Cellist Inbal Segev invites us to dance with a new concerto
19:25
Eric Whitacre and Charles Anthony Silvestri join forces on 'The Sacred Veil'
45:49
Ola Gjeilo showcases the soul of New York City in 'Night'

Ola Gjeilo showcases the soul of New York City in 'Night'

On this encore episode of New Classical Tracks, Ola Gjeilo gives a beautiful portrayal of the heart of NYC and why he loves its lights, the soul of the city, in his latest release, 'Night.' Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a copy of the CD!

18:14
Angele Dubeau offers meditative music from contemporary composers
19:21
Composer Mark Abel takes us on a journey to 'The Cave of Wondrous Voice'
23:08

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.