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.'
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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!
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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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Bluegrass banjo picking and Irish fiddle tunes inspire Michael Torke's 'Sky'
This week on New Classical Tracks, composer Michael Torke discusses his collaboration with violinist Tessa Lark on 'Sky,' a new album inspired by bluegrass and traditional Irish fiddle music.
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Black Oak Ensemble's debut album pays tribute to 6 Jewish composers
This week on New Classical Tracks, members of Chicago-based Black Oak Ensemble discuss their debut album 'Silenced Voices.' The recording features string trios by six Jewish composers, all but one of whom perished during the Holocaust.
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After devastating injury, Milos Karadaglic returns with deeply personal album
This week on New Classical Tracks, guitarist Milos Karadaglic discusses how a performance injury and 2-year hiatus led to his new album, 'Sound of Silence,' which features pieces by Radiohead, Leonard Cohen, Paul Simon and the Magnetic Fields.
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Composer Ludovico Einaudi turns daily walk into 7-part musical journey
This week on New Classical Tracks, Italian composer Ludovico Einaudi discusses the experiences that inspired his ambitious new project, 'Seven Days Walking.'
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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.