New Classical Tracks: Rising Stars
A young conductor and his orchestra make their mark in Ravel; Yannick Nezet-Seguin and the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra.
Podcasts
New Classical Tracks®
Explore new recordings with top performers and host Julie Amacher
New Classical Tracks: Rising Stars
Episodes
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New Classical Tracks: Conversation Amongst Friends
A versatile violinist joins with two friends to explore the chamber music of the German Baroque.
29:05
New Classical Tracks: A New Addition to Christmas Tradition
From composer Stephen Chatman, a disc of new pieces and familiar melodies, in rich choral sonorities.
4:58
New Classical Tracks: Lost Gem
A young American violist discovers the music of New Englander Quincy Porter, and falls in love with it.
4:57
New Classical Tracks: Star Power
A trio of star soloists brings out the passion and beauty in two Russian chamber works.
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.
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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'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.