Maya Beiser presents a feminine angle to Bach's cello suites
On this week’s New Classical Tracks, cellist Maya Beiser explores J.S. Bach’s suites in her new album, ‘Infinite Bach.’
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New Classical Tracks®
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New Classical Tracks (Extended Interview) - July 4, 2023
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Violinist Randall Goosby explores concertos by Price and Bruch
On this week’s New Classical Tracks, violinist Randall Goosby collaborates with conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin and the Philadelphia Orchestra for a new recording that explores concertos by Florence Price concerti and Max Bruch.
20:32
Lara Downes releases 'Love at Last,' an album of healing and hope
On this week’s New Classical Tracks, pianist Lara Downes delves into her new release, ‘Love at Last,’ an album featuring music of healing and hope.
31:39
Violinist Tessa Lark goes back to her roots
In this week’s New Classical Tracks, violinist Tessa Lark combines bluegrass and classical on her latest recording, ‘The Stradgrass Sessions.’
32:53
Osmo Vänskä finds a message about life in Mahler's Symphony No. 9
In this week’s New Classical Tracks, conductor Osmo Vänskä explores how Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 9 carries a message of life in his latest recording with the Minnesota Orchestra.
32:46
Mehmet Ali Sanlikol combines jazz with classical Turkish music
In this week’s New Classical Tracks, Turkish American composer Mehmet Ali Sanlikol tells how he found jazz in his new recording with the chamber orchestra A Far Cry, ‘A Gentleman of Istanbul.’
40:44
Brooklyn Rider creates music out of opportunity
In this week’s New Classical Tracks, Brooklyn Rider violist Nicholas Cords discusses the themes and opportunities involved in the group’s latest album, ‘The Wanderer.’
27:21
Conductor JoAnn Falletta has built a reputation championing American composers
In this week’s New Classical Tracks, conductor JoAnn Falletta features the work of American composers Danny Elfman and Adolphus Hailstork on her latest recording.
26:03
Pianists Deborah Moriarty and Zhihua Tang bring many cultures together
In this week’s New Classical Tracks, pianists Deborah Moriarty and Zhihua Tang release four-hand piano music from around the world on their first album, ‘Connecting Cultures.’
28:26
Eric Whitacre wants you to feel at 'Home'
In this week’s New Classical Tracks, Eric Whitacre collaborates with British vocal ensemble Voces8 on his latest album, ‘Home.’
27:23
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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.