Explore new recordings with top performers and host Julie Amacher
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!
This week on New Classical Tracks, cellist Inbal Segev joins forces with Marin Alsop and the London Philharmonic in a recording of a new cello concerto by Anna Clyne, titled 'Dance,' alongside Elgar's cello concerto.
This week on New Classical Tracks, Eric Whitacre and Charles Anthony Silvestri talk about their latest release, 'The Sacred Veil,' which explores the journey of a soul crossing the threshold into the next world.
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!
This week on New Classical Tracks, Angele Dubeau and her all-female ensemble offer music that marks our time on 'Pulsations.' Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a copy of the CD!
This week on New Classical Tracks, composer Mark Abel talks about his new release of chamber music, 'The Cave of Wondrous Voice.'
This week on New Classical Tracks, pianist Shai Wosner shares how Franz Schubert's music resonates with our times.
This week on New Classical Tracks, timpanist Erich Rieppel talks about the Minnesota Orchestra's latest recording of Mahler's Symphony No. 7.
This week on New Classical Tracks, guitarist Sharon Isbin talks about bringing together musical influences from around the world on her release 'Affinity.'
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.
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.
