Pianist Shai Wosner shares how Schubert's music is perfect for our times
This week on New Classical Tracks, pianist Shai Wosner shares how Franz Schubert's music resonates with our times.
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Timpanist Erich Rieppel keeps the beat on Minnesota Orchestra's latest recording
This week on New Classical Tracks, timpanist Erich Rieppel talks about the Minnesota Orchestra's latest recording of Mahler's Symphony No. 7.
25:55
Sharon Isbin shows her 'Affinity' for music around the globe
This week on New Classical Tracks, guitarist Sharon Isbin talks about bringing together musical influences from around the world on her release 'Affinity.'
29:54
Oratorio shines a light on Underground Railroad conductor William Still
This week on New Classical Tracks, librettist Mark Campbell, soprano Laquita Mitchell and composer Paul Moravec discuss 'Sanctuary Road,' a new oratorio that sets stories from the Underground Railroad to music.
24:57
Ola Gjeilo showcases the soul of New York City in 'Night'
This week on 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.'
18:14
In latest release, cellist Hee-Young Lim dives into Russian sonatas
This week on New Classical Tracks, cellist Hee-Young Lim talks about her upcoming release of Russian cello sonatas. Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a copy of the CD!
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Guitarist Sharon Isbin forays into Indian Classical music with 'Strings for Peace'
This week on New Classical Tracks, Sharon Isbin talks about her 2020 release 'Strings for Peace.' Her first foray into Indian Classical music combines guitar with the Indian sarod to create a magical album.
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Violinist Lara St. John joins forces with pianist Matt Herskowitz in the key of A major
This week on New Classical Tracks, Canadian violinist Lara St. John discusses her new album with pianist Matt Herskowitz, featuring two sonatas in the key of A major. Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a copy of the CD!
22:02
20-year-old cello phenom Sheku Kanneh-Mason releases second solo album
This week on New Classical Tracks, 20-year-old British cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason discusses his new recording of Elgar's Cello Concerto, which he recorded with Simon Rattle and the London Symphony Orchestra. Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a copy of the CD!
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Cellist Ofra Harnoy reenergizes her career as she gets 'Back to Bach'
This week on New Classical Tracks, cellist Ofra Harnoy discusses her debilitating shoulder injury and long journey to recovery, during which she not only reunited with her childhood sweetheart but ended up recording an entire album with him! Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a copy of the CD!
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Host Julie Amacher provides an in-depth exploration of a new classical music release each week.
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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.