New Classical Tracks with Julie Amacher

New Classical Tracks: Violinist Rachel Barton Pine records 'headbanger' concerto

February 26, 2020 06:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB

As a teenager, Rachel Barton Pine fell in love with the 'headbanging riffs' of Aram Khachaturian's Violin Concerto. Three decades later, she's finally recorded the work, which appears alongside Dvorak's concerto on Pine's 39th recording.

20-year-old cello phenom Sheku Kanneh-Mason releases second solo album

February 19, 2020 08:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

This week on New Classical Tracks, 20-year-old British cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason discusses his second solo album, 'Elgar: Cello Concerto,' which he recorded with Sir Simon Rattle and the London Symphony Orchestra.

New Classical Tracks: Prokofiev's 'Romeo and Juliet' paired with Brahms concerto on new recording

February 12, 2020 06:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

This week on New Classical Tracks, music director JoAnn Falletta celebrates two decades at the helm of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra with a new live concert recording of Brahms Concerto No. 2 and Prokofiev's 'Romeo and Juliet.'

New Classical Tracks: Tesla Quartet explores the contrast of light and darkness in new album

January 29, 2020 06:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

Tesla Quartet's founding violinist Ross Snyder discusses the ensemble's second album, 'Joy and Desolation.' The recording, which also features clarinetist Alexander Fiterstein, explores the contrast of light and darkness in music from the 18th century through today.

New Classical Tracks: Hear a retelling of the Nativity story in Margaret Bonds' 'The Ballad of the Brown King'

December 25, 2019 06:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

Dr. Ashley Jackson and conductor Malcolm J. Merriweather discuss the fascinating history of Margaret Bonds' 'The Ballad of the Brown King,' which tells the story of the Nativity from the perspective of Balthazar. The fully orchestrated version premiered in 1960 with a dedication to Martin Luther King Jr. Now it has been recorded for the first time by the Dessoff Choirs.

New Classical Tracks: Self-professed 'choral nerd' Dale Warland releases album of rare Christmas music

December 18, 2019 06:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

The Dale Warland Singers disbanded 15 years ago, yet their magical sound is as appealing as ever on their live holiday recording, 'Hodie!' Self-professed 'choral nerd' Dale Warland discusses the new album, which features rarely heard Christmas repertoire from Daniel Pinkham and Benjamin Britten.

New Classical Tracks: Joyful holiday memories inspire new Christmas album by the 5 Browns

December 11, 2019 06:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MB

This week on New Classical Tracks, three members of the 5 Browns reflect on the childhood memories that inspired their new holiday album, 'Christmas with the 5 Browns.'

New Classical Tracks: Stile Antico's third Christmas album celebrates 16th-century Spain

December 04, 2019 06:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

This week on New Classical Tracks, James Arthur and Rebecca Hickey of Stile Antico discuss the Renaissance vocal ensemble's third Christmas release, 'A Spanish Nativity.'

New Classical Tracks: JoAnn Falletta celebrates 20 years at Buffalo Philharmonic with new recording of Brahms and Prokofiev

November 27, 2019 06:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

This week on New Classical Tracks, music director JoAnn Falletta celebrates two decades at the helm of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra with a new live concert recording of Brahms Concerto No. 2 and Prokofiev's 'Romeo and Juliet'.

New Classical Tracks: Pianist Wei Luo explores themes of war and death on solo debut

November 20, 2019 06:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

This week on New Classical Tracks, pianist Wei Luo explores war and death on her self-titled solo debut, which features recordings of works by Prokofiev, Ravel and Shchedrin.

New Classical Tracks: New York Polyphony premieres recently discovered works on 'Lamentationes'

November 13, 2019 06:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MB

This week on New Classical Tracks, New York Polyphony founding member Craig Phillips discusses the album 'Lamentationes,' which includes world premiere recordings of recently discovered works by Francisco de Penalosa.

New Classical Tracks: Louis Langree premieres two new editions of Gershwin's 'An American in Paris'

November 06, 2019 06:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MB

This week on New Classical Tracks, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra music director Louis Langree discusses the new album 'Transatlantic,' which includes world premiere recordings of two new editions of Gershwin's 'An American in Paris.'

New Classical Tracks: Anne-Sophie Mutter and John Williams rework classic Hollywood themes on new album

October 30, 2019 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

New Classical Tracks: Anne-Sophie Mutter and John Williams rework classic Hollywood themes on new album

New Classical Tracks: Rachel Fuller commemorates the lives of lost pets with 'Animal Requiem'

October 23, 2019 05:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB

This week on New Classical Tracks, composer Rachel Fuller describes how the grief of losing her beloved dogs inspired her to write 'Animal Requiem.'

New Classical Tracks: Sharon Isbin and Pacifica Quartet celebrate musical links between Italy and Spain

October 16, 2019 05:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

This week on New Classical Tracks, guitarist Sharon Isbin discusses her collaboration with Pacifica Quartet on the new album 'Souvenirs of Spain and Italy.'

New Classical Tracks: Brooklyn Rider teams up with Irish fiddler Martin Hayes on new album

October 09, 2019 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MB

This week on New Classical Tracks, violinst Colin Jacobsen of Brooklyn Rider discusses the group's collaboration with Irish fiddle virtuoso Martin Hayes on the album 'The Butterfly.'

New Classical Tracks: John Lunn's new 'Downton Abbey' film score is fit for a king (and queen)

October 02, 2019 05:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

This week on New Classical Tracks, Scottish composer John Lunn discusses the soundtrack for the new film adaptation of 'Downton Abbey.'

New Classical Tracks: Film composer Danny Elfman's 'wild ride' continues with classical album

September 25, 2019 05:00 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MB

This week on New Classical Tracks, film composer Danny Elfman, best known for writing the 'Simpsons' theme, discusses his successful foray into classical music with a new recording of his violin concerto and piano quartet.

New Classical Tracks: Pianist Lara Downes celebrates the life and legacy of Clara Wieck Schumann

September 11, 2019 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

New Classical Tracks: Pianist Lara Downes celebrates the life and legacy of Clara Wieck Schumann

New Classical Tracks: 'Mighty boutique orchestra' celebrates diverse women composers in 'Project W

September 03, 2019 19:59 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

The Chicago Sinfonietta is celebrating its 30th anniversary season with a new album featuring world-premiere recordings of newly commissioned works by Jennifer Higdon, Clarice Assad, Jessie Montgomery and Reena Esmail. Conductor Mei-Ann Chen shares insights into the new record, 'Project W: Works By Diverse Women Composers.'

New Classical Tracks: Conspirare showcases Jake Runestad's choral music in new album

August 28, 2019 05:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB

This week on New Classical Tracks, Jake Runestad discusses the poetry and compositional process behind 'The Hope of Loving,' a new album of his choral music recorded by Craig Hella Johnson's Conspirare.

New Classical Tracks: Pianist Haochen Zhang offers a fresh take on Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev

August 21, 2019 05:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

This week on New Classical Tracks, Cliburn Competition winner Haochen Zhang shares insights into his new recording of Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 and Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 2.

New Classical Tracks: Prolific 'outsider composer' Rick Sowash finds inspiration in Ohio roots

August 14, 2019 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

This week on New Classical Tracks, self-proclaimed 'outsider composer' Rick Sowash shares insights into his latest album, 'Seasonal Breezes: Five Chamber Works,' which features cellist Josh Aerie, the Sylvan Trio and a few other musical friends.

New Classical Tracks: Bach and Beatles go hand-in-hand in Janoska Ensemble's 'Revolution'

August 07, 2019 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

This week on New Classical Tracks, Janoska Ensemble members Julius Darvas and Frantisek Janoska share insights into their group's latest album, 'Revolution,' which features a number of genre-bending works, including new arrangements of Beatles favorites.

New Classical Tracks: Pianist Anna Shelest honors women composers in 'Donna Voce'

July 31, 2019 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

In her latest album 'Donna Voce,' pianist Anna Shelest showcases virtuosic works by Clara Schumann, Fanny Mendelssohn and more.

New Classical Tracks: Italian astronomer Galileo inspires a new collection of Irish music

July 24, 2019 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

The Choral Scholars of University College Dublin are celebrating their 20th anniversary with a new album featuring a collection of premieres and new arrangements of Irish and Scottish favorites. Artistic director Desmond Earley shares insights into the new record, 'Perpetual Twilight.'

New Classical Tracks: Anthony and Demarre McGill soar with 'Winged Creatures'

July 17, 2019 02:46 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

New Classical Tracks: Anthony and Demarre McGill soar with the orchestra of their youth in 'Winged Creatures'

New Classical Tracks: Composer Ludovico Einaudi turns daily walk into seven-part musical journey

July 10, 2019 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

Italian composer Ludovico Einaudi discusses the experiences that inspired his ambitious new project, 'Seven Days Walking.'

New Classical Tracks: Yolanda Kondonassis premieres new harp concerto by Jennifer Higdon in 'American Rapture'

July 03, 2019 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

Harpist Yolanda Kondonassis and conductor Ward Stare share insights into their new album 'American Rapture,' which features the world premiere of a new harp concerto by Jennifer Higdon.

New Classical Tracks: Trumpeter Mary Bowden explores the purity and power of sound

June 26, 2019 05:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

Trumpeter Mary Bowden shares insights into the special personal meaning of each track on her latest album, 'Reverie.'

New Classical Tracks: Pianist Lara Downes celebrates the power and artistic legacy of women in new album

June 19, 2019 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

Pianist Lara Downes shares insights into her new album, 'Holes in the Sky,' as well as the Georgia O'Keeffe quote that inspired it.

New Classical Tracks: Itamar Zorman celebrates music of Paul Ben-Haim in 'Evocation'

June 12, 2019 05:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

Violinist Itamar Zorman shares insights into the inspiration behind his new album, 'Evocation,' which features works by Paul Ben-Haim.

New Classical Tracks: Violinist Renaud Capucon soars in album of iconic film music

June 05, 2019 05:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB

Violinist Renaud Capucon celebrates the music of the silver screen in 'Cinema,' his new album with Stephane Deneve and the Brussels Philharmonic.

New Classical Tracks: Pianist Jan Lisiecki brings Mendelssohn masterpieces to life

May 29, 2019 05:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

Pianist Jan Lisiecki shares insights into his new album with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra featuring masterpieces by Mendelssohn.

New Classical Tracks: Bach and Beatles go hand-in-hand in Janoska Ensemble's 'Revolution'

May 22, 2019 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

New Classical Tracks: Bach and Beatles go hand-in-hand in Janoska Ensemble's 'Revolution'

New Classical Tracks: Francesca Anderegg

May 15, 2019 05:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MB

New Classical Tracks: Francesca Anderegg

New Classical Tracks: Lang Lang

May 08, 2019 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

New Classical Tracks: Lang Lang

New Classical Tracks: Matthew Lipman soars with premieres of viola fantasies

May 01, 2019 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

Matthew Lipman shares insights into his first solo album, 'Ascent,' featuring premieres of uplifting and transcendent viola fantasies.

New Classical Tracks: Hee-Young Lim celebrates French music

April 24, 2019 05:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MB

Cellist Hee-Young Lim's many years spent studying in France and her love of French culture inspired her to record an album featuring all French composers.