Explore new recordings with top performers and host Julie Amacher
James Ehnes's new disc features two masterpieces by Mendelssohn. Just as the composer's works reflect his unique voice, Ehnes's interpretations reflect an artistic approach, honed over the course of many, many performances.
European traditions, African rhythms, native American culture--all these things blended in the music of Spain's New World colonies. A new disc explores the result.
Big talent from a small town, poise and maturity from a youthful group, lost music found, and a surprising reinterpretation of an old favorite.
On her new disc, Angele Dubeau brings the glowing sound of a string ensemble to pieces that evoke Christmas in its varied traditions, by composers ranging from Vivaldi to Dave Brubeck.
As I sat in my office with the lights dimmed low, listening to Bryn Terfel's new Christmas release I thought, You really have to hear this.
The male vocal ensemble Chanticleer has a new Christmas disc -- as their director explains, the disc takes its inspiration from their annual holiday concerts, and includes some special finds.
A sparkling new recording of Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker" will waltz the humbug right out of you.
On her new disc, mezzo Elina Garanca uses the character of Carmen as a starting point, but branches out into music with a gypsy connection, and music of Spain--an exploration that she describes with enthusiasm.
Youthful spirits and energy prevail on the new Mozart disc from violinist Lara St. John. It includes two solo concertos and the Sinfonia Concertante for violin and viola--a piece she maintains is the greatest Mozart concerto of all.
Elgar's Violin Concerto turns 100 on Nov. 10. The work is daunting in its length, but intimate in its emotions. Violinist Nikolaj Znaider takes on its challenges on this centennial recording.
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.
