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The most coveted New Classical Tracks albums of 2016

Each week on New Classical Tracks, the featured recording is offered as a free giveaway, with copies given to lucky winners in a random draw. Looking back over the past 52 weeks of episodes, here are the top 10 most-coveted New Classical Tracks releases of 2016, based on number of people who entered each giveaway (so not super scientific, but fun!).

9. Simple Gifts: The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center at Shaker Village (Naxos Records)

Watch for more New Classical Tracks giveaways in 2017.

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