Explore new recordings with top performers and host Julie Amacher
Like much of his music, Dvorak's Seventh and Eighth Symphonies have their roots in the composer's Czech heritage. On their new disc, Marin Alsop and the Baltimore Symphony turn in illuminating performances of these works.
This month, Mexico marks 200 years of independence. On her new disc, a young Mexican conductor shares discoveries that trace her country's rich musical history.
Tired of seeing entire classes of top-notch musicians leave Poland, or take non-musical jobs, Poland's Minister of Culture and National Heritage established Sinfonia Iuventus, a gathering of the best graduates of academies throughout Poland.
Jon Lord, of Deep Purple fame, is also an orchestral composer. His newest disk is dedicated to a late friend: the lawyer and author Sir John Mortimer.
Classical violin playing and Irish fiddling come together in this new CD from Kevin Burke, whose credentials include training in both styles.
"Arvo Part: Portrait" is Angele Dubeau's newest CD with her ensemble La Pieta.
On a new disc, Antonio Meneses offers the two cello concertos by Haydn, along with a new work: a "little concerto" with a distinctive Brazilian flavor.
The four members of the LAGQ have just recorded a new concerto which is tailor-made to fit their musical personalities.
Repetitious and formulaic? Or an innovative master of instrumental sonorities? Antonio Vivaldi and his music are championed on a new disc by the group La Serenissima.
Like much of his music, Dvorak's Seventh and Eighth Symphonies have their roots in the composer's Czech heritage. On their new disc, Marin Alsop and the Baltimore Symphony turn in illuminating performances of these works.
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.
