Explore new recordings with top performers and host Julie Amacher
Rachel Barton Pine was 11 when she first performed Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 1 with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Now, 32 years later, she's recording the work for the first time, along with Elgar's Violin Concerto.
Had Italian maestro Riccardo Muti followed his instincts when he was first asked to conduct the Vienna Philharmonic's annual New Year's concert 25 years ago, you wouldn't be listening to his new recording. Enter the giveaway for his new CD now!
Conductor and pianist Antonio Pappano joins the legendary Martha Argerich for a new recording of Saint-Saens' 'Carnival of the Animals.' Enter the giveaway for a copy of their new CD.
Singers Rolando Villazon and Ildar Abdrazakov have made what they say is the first recording to feature duets for tenor and bass. It's called 'Duets,' and you can enter the giveaway for the new CD.
Pianist Stephen Hough delves into the magical world of Debussy in his first recording of the composer's work. He says it seemed like a fitting way to mark this year's centennial of the composer's death. Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a copy of Hough's new CD.
What's ingrained in the musicians of the Danish String Quartet? Nordic folk music. They recently released their second recording of Nordic and other folk tunes arranged by the members of the group.
Anne Akiko Meyers is back with her 35th release, 'Fantasia,' named after the work composed for her by one of her idols, Finnish composer Einojuhani Rautavaara.
Conductor Dennis Russell Davies challenges the definition of what you might think of as old and new music on his new recording, 'Now, and Then.' Be sure to check out the extended podcast to hear him talk about his stint with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and his friendship with composer Aaron Copland.
When it comes to New Classical Tracks, you essentially vote for your favorite releases when you enter the giveaway for each week's featured CD. So here are New Classical Tracks' 10 most coveted releases of 2017, based on your feedback.
If you're familiar with the world of choral music, then you know the name Ola Gjeilo. On his new recording, 'Winter Songs,' he combines his love of choral music with his passion for piano improvisation and strings. Enter our giveaway for a copy of the CD.
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.
