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New Classical Tracks with Julie Amacher

312 episodes - English - Latest episode: 27 days ago - ★★★★★ - 164 ratings

Host Julie Amacher provides an in-depth exploration of a new classical music release each week.

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Episodes

Will Liverman makes singing a reality

February 24, 2021 08:01 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

Baritone Will Liverman hopes listeners will learn to explore more music by Black composers, just as he did, with his new album, 'Dreams of a New Day: Songs by Black Composers.'

New Classical Tracks: Will Liverman

February 23, 2021 22:30 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

New Classical Tracks: Will Liverman

Avi Avital loves his plucked string family

February 17, 2021 12:02 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MB

Mandolinist Avi Avital hits the reset button on life to switch focus to his new album, 'Art of the Mandolin.' He shares his excitement of bringing together the plucked string family on New Classical Tracks.

New Classical Tracks: Avi Avital

February 16, 2021 21:05 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MB

New Classical Tracks: Avi Avital

Imani Winds promote Black excellence

February 10, 2021 08:01 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MB

Clarinetist Mark Dover and bassoonist Monica Ellis from Imani Winds have created a legacy promoting Black excellence in classical music. Their new recording, 'Bruits,' is no different. Find out more on this week's New Classical Tracks.

New Classical Tracks: Imani Winds

February 09, 2021 18:35 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MB

New Classical Tracks: Imani Winds

Matt Haimovitz welcomes back his cherished cello

February 03, 2021 08:01 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

Matt Haimovitz finally has his cello back more than a year and a half after breaking it, just in time for the release of a new recording with pianist Mari Kodama.

New Classical Tracks: Matt Haimovitz

February 02, 2021 18:47 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

New Classical Tracks: Matt Haimovitz

Pianist Orli Shaham finds joy in Mozart amid pandemic

January 27, 2021 08:01 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

This week on New Classical Tracks, pianist Orli Shaham talks about the joy she found recording all 18 of the Mozart piano sonatas during the pandemic.

New Classical Tracks: Orli Shaham

January 27, 2021 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

New Classical Tracks: Orli Shaham

Sarah Willis mambos with Mozart on project with the Havana Lyceum Orchestra

January 20, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MB

This week on New Classical Tracks, horn player Sarah Willis talks about her project with the Havana Lyceum Orchestra, 'Mozart Y Mambo,' which presents Mozart with a Cuban flair.

New Classical Tracks: Sarah Willis

January 19, 2021 14:56 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MB

New Classical Tracks: Sarah Willis

Ofra Harnoy finds inspiration in Newfoundland

January 13, 2021 08:01 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

Cellist Ofra Harnoy talks about the love for her new home in Newfoundland and how it inspired her album "On The Rock."

New Classical Tracks: Ofra Harnoy

January 13, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

New Classical Tracks: Ofra Harnoy

Yo-Yo Ma reflects on the emotions of the pandemic

January 06, 2021 08:01 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MB

Cellist Yo-Yo Ma talks about the feeling and emotions that went into his new album, 'Songs of Comfort and Hope,' and how the music can help us weather the storm of the pandemic.

New Classical Tracks: Yo-Yo Ma

January 06, 2021 07:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MB

New Classical Tracks: Yo-Yo Ma

Most coveted releases of 2020

December 30, 2020 08:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

On New Classical Tracks, we love sharing with you the most exciting new recordings every year. And, when you enter our weekly CD giveaways, you show us how excited you are about these recordings, too. Find out which albums made the list of 10 most coveted new releases of 2020.

The 5 Browns take a journey with childhood memories

December 23, 2020 08:01 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB

This week on New Classical Tracks, Deondra and Greg Brown from the 5 Browns share the joy and pain of revisiting childhood memories for the group's new album.

New Classical Tracks: The 5 Browns

December 23, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB

New Classical Tracks: The 5 Browns

Dover Quartet reminisces about Beethoven

December 16, 2020 08:01 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

This week on New Classical Tracks, violist Milena Pajaro Van de Stadt from Dover Quartet shares the joy of revisiting the Beethoven String Quartets for the group's upcoming album.

New Classical Tracks: Milena Pajaro Van de Stadt

December 16, 2020 08:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

New Classical Tracks: Milena Pajaro Van de Stadt

New Classical Tracks: Desmond Earley

December 09, 2020 08:01 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

New Classical Tracks: Desmond Earley

Irish-American choral recording invites us all to be merry

December 09, 2020 08:01 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

This week on New Classical Tracks, conductor Desmond Earley talks about his new holiday album with the Choral Scholars of University College Dublin, and how important our shared American/Irish traditions can be to music.

Stephen Hough brings Beethoven's piano concertos into the 21st century

December 02, 2020 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

Celebrating Beethoven's 250th, this week on New Classical Tracks, we revisit Stephen Hough discussing the recording process of his latest release, a 3-CD set of Beethoven's piano concertos, and how he made them relevant to the 21st century.

New Classical Tracks: Stephen Hough

December 02, 2020 07:02 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

New Classical Tracks: Stephen Hough

Jonah Kim and Sean Kennard reunite to perform pieces from their youth

November 25, 2020 08:01 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MB

Cellist Jonah Jim and pianist Sean Kennard team up to record their first album together while reminiscing about studying at the Curtis Institute of Music.

New Classical Tracks: Jonah Kim and Sean Kennard (extended)

November 24, 2020 21:35 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MB

New Classical Tracks: Jonah Kim and Sean Kennard (extended)

Helene Grimaud explores the spiritual nature of Mozart

November 18, 2020 08:01 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

It has been about 10 years since Helene Grimaud has recorded any Mozart. Her latest release generates a fascinating dialogue between Mozart and the Ukrainian-born contemporary composer Valentin Silvestrov.

New Classical Tracks: Helene Grimaud (extended)

November 17, 2020 21:05 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

New Classical Tracks: Helene Grimaud (extended)

Brandon Patrick George explores the endless possibilities of the flute

November 11, 2020 08:01 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB

This week on New Classical Tracks, Brandon Patrick George talks about his debut solo album, challenging what you think about the flute, and performing with the Imani Winds.

New Classical Tracks: Brandon Patrick George (extended))

November 10, 2020 21:08 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB

This week on New Classical Tracks, Brandon Patrick George talks about his debut solo album.

Midori takes a COVID detour with Beethoven's Violin Concerto

November 04, 2020 08:01 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

Violinist Midori's new Beethoven release with the Festival Strings Lucerne was supposed to be a live recording. But that performance got canceled due to COVID, so they made a studio recording instead.

New Classical Tracks: Midori

November 03, 2020 20:46 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

New Classical Tracks: Midori

Christopher Tin's 'To Shiver the Sky' encourages listeners to take flight

October 28, 2020 07:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

This week on New Classical Tracks, Christopher Tin talks about his collaboration with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, 'To Shiver the Sky,' that ethereally outlines the history of mankind's quest to fly.

New Classical Tracks: Christopher Tin's 'To Shiver the Sky' encourages listeners to take flight

October 28, 2020 05:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

This week on New Classical Tracks, Christopher Tin talks about his collaboration with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, 'To Shiver the Sky,' that ethereally outlines the history of mankind's quest to fly.

EDM mixes with classical music on Michael Torke's 'Being'

October 21, 2020 07:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MB

Composers can find inspiration in many places. This week on New Classical Tracks, composer Michael Torke talks about how his release, 'Being,' blends classical stylings with EDM.

New Classical Tracks: EDM mixes with classical music on Michael Torke's 'Being'

October 21, 2020 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MB

Composers can find inspiration in many places. This week on New Classical Tracks, composer Michael Torke talks about how his release, 'Being,' blends classical stylings with EDM.

iSing Silicon Valley empowers members and listeners alike

October 14, 2020 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

This week on New Classical Tracks, learn about iSing Silicon Valley, a choral education program for school-aged girls, and their new release, 'Here I Stand.'

New Classical Tracks: iSing Silicon Valley empowers members and listeners alike

October 14, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

This week on New Classical Tracks, learn about iSing Silicon Valley, a choral education program for school-aged girls, and their new release, 'Here I Stand.'

New Classical Tracks: Sarah Willis mambos with Mozart on project with the Havana Lyceum Orchestra

October 07, 2020 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MB

This week on New Classical Tracks, horn player Sarah Willis talks about her project with the Havana Lyceum Orchestra, 'Mozart Y Mambo,' which presents Mozart with a Cuban flair.

Simone Dinnerstein shares her 'Character of Quiet'

September 30, 2020 07:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

While most new releases coming out were recorded before COVID-19, this one was recording this past summer during quarantine, and it reflects all the confusing feelings during this challenging time. This week on New Classical Tracks, Simone Dinnerstein discusses her new album, 'A Character of Quiet.' Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a copy of the CD!

New Classical Tracks: Simone Dinnerstein shares her 'Character of Quiet'

September 30, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

While most new releases coming out were recorded before COVID-19, this one was recording this past summer during quarantine, and it reflects all the confusing feelings during this challenging time. This week on New Classical Tracks, Simone Dinnerstein discusses her new album, 'A Character of Quiet.'

ARC Ensemble records the music of Walter Kaufmann for the first time

September 23, 2020 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MB

This week on New Classical Tracks, the ARC Ensemble shares music from Walter Kaufmann, the first time it has been recorded, as part of their 'Music in Exile' series.

New Classical Tracks: ARC Ensemble records the music of Walter Kaufmann for the first time

September 23, 2020 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MB

This week on New Classical Tracks, the ARC Ensemble shares music from Walter Kaufmann, the first time it has been recorded, as part of their 'Music in Exile' series.

Caroline Shaw asks us to listen on recording with Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra

September 16, 2020 07:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB

This week on New Classical Tracks, composer Caroline Shaw talks about her latest release with the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, featuring two new works.

New Classical Tracks: Caroline Shaw asks us to listen on recording with Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra

September 16, 2020 05:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB

This week on New Classical Tracks, composer Caroline Shaw talks about her latest release with the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, featuring two new works.

Helen Chang Haertzen takes us down 'American Avenues'

September 09, 2020 07:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB

This week on New Classical Tracks, violinist Helen Chang Haertzen shares what inspired her latest release 'American Avenues,' and how fun it was to make an album of all American music. Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a copy of the CD!

New Classical Tracks: Helen Chang takes us down 'American Avenues' on latest release

September 09, 2020 05:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB

This week on New Classical Tracks, violinist Helen Chang shares what inspired her latest release 'American Avenues,' and how fun it was to make an album perfect for the July 4th holiday. Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a copy of the CD!

New Classical Tracks: Helen Chang Haertzen

September 09, 2020 05:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB

This week on New Classical Tracks, violinist Helen Chang Haertzen shares what inspired her latest release 'American Avenues.'

Jake Runestad and Kantorei share music for our time

September 02, 2020 07:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

This week on New Classical Tracks, composer Jake Runestad discusses his latest release with Denver-based ensemble Kantorei, titled 'Sing, Wearing the Sky.’