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Explore new recordings with top performers and host Julie Amacher

New Classical Tracks - Endlessly Refreshed and Refreshing

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New Classical Tracks - Endlessly Refreshed and Refreshing
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New Classical Tracks - Milos Karadaglic CD Giveaway

New Classical Tracks - Milos Karadaglic CD Giveaway

As you listen to "Pasion," the second solo recording by Milos Karadaglic, you'll find plenty to enjoy -- from tour de force showstoppers to contemplative works that transport you to another world. We are also giving away five copies of the disc.

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New Classical Tracks - Exploring with the Viola
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New Classical Tracks - Beethoven for All

New Classical Tracks - Beethoven for All

This summer Daniel Barenboim has been conducting his first Beethoven symphony cycle in London. He's the first conductor since Henry Wood in 1942 to direct all nine symphonies in a single BBC Proms season. That orchestra has also recorded the nine symphonies, which have just been released as a box set.

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New Classical Tracks - 1612 or 1812?

New Classical Tracks - 1612 or 1812?

A new disc of sacred music from Italy includes multiple choirs, multiple organs, and even cannon blasts. Director Robert Hollingworth explains the story behind "1612 Italian Vespers."

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New Classical Tracks - A Harpist's Album
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New Classical Tracks: American Composer Richard Danielpour

New Classical Tracks: American Composer Richard Danielpour

American composer Richard Danielpour says it's difficult to remember all the works he's composed over the years; however, he'll never forget the composition he considers to be his first opus, a piece he wrote in 1988 titled "First Light."

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New Classical Tracks: Vanessa Perez

New Classical Tracks: Vanessa Perez

Vanessa Perez is an American-born Venezuelan pianist who has loved making music since she was a little girl. Vanessa Perez is spreading her love of music by releasing a new collection of Chopin Preludes which also includes four additional solo piano works.

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New Classical Tracks - A Mesmerizing Choral Blend
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New Classical Tracks - A Young Pianist's Bold Beethoven
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About New Classical Tracks®

Host Julie Amacher provides an in-depth exploration of a new classical music release each week.

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Julie Amacher

Your Host

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.