Explore new recordings with top performers and host Julie Amacher
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.
The British vocal ensemble Voces8 is back with a new soprano, a new composer-in-residence and, soon, a new recording celebrating seasonal changes, 'Equinox.' Enter the giveaway for an autographed copy of the new Voces8 CD.
The OK Factor is more than just 'OK.' It's a genre-bending duo whose members met five years ago while attending school in Iowa. Now you can 'Have Yourself an OK Christmas,' thanks to their new holiday recording of the same name.
Pianist George Li made his debut last month at Carnegie Hall, where he performed the same program featured on his new recording, "Live at the Mariinsky." In fact, he's still basking in the glow of that Russian recital.
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.
