New Classical Tracks: Star Power
A trio of star soloists brings out the passion and beauty in two Russian chamber works.
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New Classical Tracks®
Explore new recordings with top performers and host Julie Amacher
New Classical Tracks with Julie Amacher
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5:01
New Classical Tracks: Dudamel Discoveries
On a new disc, classical music's newest superstar offers music by Beethoven, Mahler, and others-the kind of music, he says, that can change lives.
5:15
New Classical Tracks: Beethoven for Cello
Two young Americans delve into the fun, and the fury, of Beethoven.
5:14
New Classical Tracks: Vivaldi crossing borders
This new CD combines Italian music, British musicians, and a dash of French style.
4:56
New Classical Tracks: The Joy of Mozart with a legendary pianist
Effervescent, Ineffable, Lyrical: Leon Fleisher brings his artistry to three of Mozart's piano concertos.
4:59
New Classical Tracks: The many voices of the bassoon
At age 20, Karen Geoghegan is becoming a very visible advocate for her instrument, the bassoon.
4:57
New Classical Tracks: Schubert revisited
Conductor JoAnn Falletta presents a Schubert quartet, arranged for orchestra, and a completed version of the "Unfinished" Symphony.
4:59
New Classical Tracks: A moving 'Transmigration'
Contemporary American composers take up themes of loss and remembrance on a new disc from the Atlanta Symphony.
5:01
New Classical Tracks - Vladimir and Vovka Ashkenazy: Debussy & Ravel: Music For Two Pianos
Pianist Vladimir Ashkenazy and his son Vovka come together to perform music by Debussy and Ravel.
4:58
New Classical Tracks: Fiddler blends bluegrass with classical
In a series of string quartets, Mark O'Connor is blending musical elements from the past -- his own past, and the traditions of American folk music.
4:59
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'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.