New Classical Tracks with Julie Amacher
312 episodes - English - Latest episode: 27 days ago - ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsHost Julie Amacher provides an in-depth exploration of a new classical music release each week.
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Will Liverman makes singing a reality
February 24, 2021 08:01 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBBaritone 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 MBNew Classical Tracks: Will Liverman
Avi Avital loves his plucked string family
February 17, 2021 12:02 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBMandolinist 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 MBNew Classical Tracks: Avi Avital
Imani Winds promote Black excellence
February 10, 2021 08:01 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBClarinetist 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 MBNew Classical Tracks: Imani Winds
Matt Haimovitz welcomes back his cherished cello
February 03, 2021 08:01 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBMatt 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 MBNew Classical Tracks: Matt Haimovitz
Pianist Orli Shaham finds joy in Mozart amid pandemic
January 27, 2021 08:01 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBThis 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 MBNew 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 MBThis 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 MBNew Classical Tracks: Sarah Willis
Ofra Harnoy finds inspiration in Newfoundland
January 13, 2021 08:01 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBCellist 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 MBNew Classical Tracks: Ofra Harnoy
Yo-Yo Ma reflects on the emotions of the pandemic
January 06, 2021 08:01 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBCellist 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 MBNew Classical Tracks: Yo-Yo Ma
Most coveted releases of 2020
December 30, 2020 08:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MBOn 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 MBThis 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 MBNew Classical Tracks: The 5 Browns
Dover Quartet reminisces about Beethoven
December 16, 2020 08:01 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBThis 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 MBNew Classical Tracks: Milena Pajaro Van de Stadt
New Classical Tracks: Desmond Earley
December 09, 2020 08:01 - 33 minutes - 31 MBNew Classical Tracks: Desmond Earley
Irish-American choral recording invites us all to be merry
December 09, 2020 08:01 - 33 minutes - 31 MBThis 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 MBCelebrating 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 MBNew 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 MBCellist 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 MBNew 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 MBIt 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 MBNew Classical Tracks: Helene Grimaud (extended)
Brandon Patrick George explores the endless possibilities of the flute
November 11, 2020 08:01 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBThis 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 MBThis 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 MBViolinist 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 MBNew Classical Tracks: Midori
Christopher Tin's 'To Shiver the Sky' encourages listeners to take flight
October 28, 2020 07:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBThis 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 MBThis 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 MBComposers 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 MBComposers 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 MBThis 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 MBThis 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 MBThis 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 MBWhile 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 MBWhile 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 MBThis 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 MBThis 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 MBThis 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 MBThis 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 MBThis 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 MBThis 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 MBThis 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 MBThis week on New Classical Tracks, composer Jake Runestad discusses his latest release with Denver-based ensemble Kantorei, titled 'Sing, Wearing the Sky.’