New Classical Tracks: Tesla Quartet performs its favorite works on debut album of Ravel, Haydn, and Stravinsky
This week on New Classical Tracks, the Tesla Quartet performs works by Haydn, Ravel and Stravinsky on its debut album.
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New Classical Tracks: Jerry Junkin and the Dallas Winds celebrate 'John Williams at the Movies'
After a concert with the United States Marine Band, John Williams fell in love with arranging his famous movie music for wind band. The Dallas Winds, led by conductor Jerry Junkin, celebrates this exciting music on its latest recording, 'John Williams at the Movies.'
24:57
New Classical Tracks: Ronn McFarlane explores his Gaelic roots in 'The Celtic Lute'
The day Ronn McFarlane exchanged his electric guitar for the lute, he discovered a fascinating world of music that he is still exploring today. On his latest recording, 'The Celtic Lute,' McFarlane gets in touch with his Gaelic roots, performing Scottish and Irish music from the Baroque period.
24:03
New Classical Tracks: Francisco Fullana explores past and present of 'Four Seasons'
Spanish violinist Francisco Fullana explores the parallels between Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons' and Max Richter's 'The Four Seasons Recomposed' on his debut recording.
29:25
New Classical Tracks: Boston Baroque takes deep dive into Biber's 'Mystery Sonatas'
In its new release, Boston Baroque performs Biber's 'Mystery Sonatas.' Concertmaster Christina Day Martinson and conductor Martin Pearlman share their thoughts on the works.
23:55
New Classical Tracks: Nash Ensemble celebrates the music of Erno Dohnanyi
The Nash Ensemble's new recording celebrates the vivacious chamber music of Hungarian composer Erno Dohnanyi.
22:52
New Classical Tracks: Simone Dinnerstein pairs Bach with new Philip Glass concerto in 'Circles'
In her new release 'Circles,' Simone Dinnerstein performs Bach's Keyboard Concerto No. 7 and Glass' Piano Concerto No. 3 with the ensemble A Far Cry.
24:45
New Classical Tracks: Anderson and Roe Piano Duo honors mothers with musical tribute
In their new release, Elizabeth Joy Roe and Greg Anderson pay tribute to mothers with a dynamic program ranging from Simon & Garfunkel's Mrs. Robinson to Puccini's Madama Butterfly.
34:59
New Classical Tracks: Marin Alsop celebrates Bernstein's life and legacy
Conductor Marin Alsop celebrates the life, legacy and music of Leonard Bernstein with an 8-CD boxed set. She talks about the new release and her time with the maestro. Listen to the Bernstein stream on YourClassical.org, curated all month long by Alsop.
12:59
New Classical Tracks: Lara Downes celebrates Leonard Bernstein in 'For Lenny'
In her new release, 'For Lenny,' Lara Downes celebrates the life, music and imagination of Leonard Bernstein.
24:25
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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.