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New Classical Tracks - Buchbinder's Beethoven

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New Classical Tracks - Buchbinder's Beethoven
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New Classical Tracks - African-American Voices
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New Classical Tracks - Memories of Argentina
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New Classical Tracks - American Flute Quintets

New Classical Tracks - American Flute Quintets

Flutist Carol Wincenc has been teaching and performing for 40 years. She started as an orchestral player and has long been known as one of America's leading solo artists.

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New Classical Tracks - Visions of Debussy

New Classical Tracks - Visions of Debussy

Discovery, philosophy, visions in sound and images -- Russian pianist Alexei Lubimov finds all of these in the music of Claude Debussy, whose 150th birthday is celebrated this month. We are giving away five copies the this new disc.

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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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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.