New Classical Tracks: Miki Aoki, 'Melancolie'
Through its explorations of the music of the group of French composers known as Les Six, Pianist Miki Aoki's new recording transports listeners to 1920s Paris.
Explore new recordings with top performers and host Julie Amacher
Through its explorations of the music of the group of French composers known as Les Six, Pianist Miki Aoki's new recording transports listeners to 1920s Paris.
In time for Father's Day: Inspired by the music that most captured the attention of his baby daughter, Italian-American pianist Alessio Bax has put together an album of 17 pieces to appeal to parents, children and those discovering classical music.
The Silk Road Ensemble, created 16 years ago by cellist Yo-Yo Ma, is a multicultural family of musicians. Its latest collaboration, 'Sing Me Home,' features music that tells unique stories of home, in the many ways it can be defined.
Flutist Linda Chatterton and pianist Matthew McCright have played together for a number of years, and they are just now releasing their debut collaborative album, 'French Connections.'
Jan Lisiecki, working with maestro Antonio Pappano and the Orchestra of St. Cecilia, has put together a new recording that gathers Robert Schumann's Piano Concerto in A minor, along with three of Schumann's rarely heard piano gems.
Pianist Helene Grimaud has a new recording that puts the focus on music inspired by Earth's most precious resource.
Violinist Leonidas Kavakos celebrates the artistry of other great violinists on his new recording, 'Virtuoso.'
The inventive quartet Salut Salon create most of their own arrangements on their new album, 'Carnival Fantasy.' The music is enhanced by a zoological theme.
Since Thierry Fischer accepted the full-time post of music director in 2011, the Utah Symphony has commissioned at least six new works, three of which appear on its new recording, 'Dawn to Dust.'
On the centenary of violinist and educator Yehudi Menuhin, a friend of the late musician has curated a comprehensive box set that celebrates the work and life of a man who was not only a gifted musician, but a kind and generous person.
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.