Janoska Ensemble gives 'The Four Seasons' a makeover
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ with host Julie Amacher, the Janoska ensemble gives Antonio Vivaldi’s ‘The Four Seasons’ a makeover in its signature style. Listen now!
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Pianist Alice Sara Ott honors Irish composer John Field
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ pianist Alice Sara Ott discusses her latest project, recordings of 18 nocturnes by Irish composer John Field. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
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Jess Gillam explores the saxophone's many sounds on 'Prism'
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ young saxophonist Jess Gillam talks about her new project, a series of EPs titled ‘Prism’ that explore the different permutations of the saxophone’s sound. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
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Anne Akiko Meyer presents Michael Daugherty's 'Blue Electra'
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ Grammy-winning composer Michael Daugherty talks about his latest album, ‘Blue Electra,’ which explores the triumphs and tragedies of flight, and features violinist Anne Akiko Meyers. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
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Detroit Symphony Orchestra presents Wynton Marsalis' 'Blues Symphony'
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis talks about his ‘Blues Symphony,’ which was featured on the latest recording by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
37:05
Ashley Jackson explores love, freedom, hope and rebirth in 'Take Me to the Water'
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ American harpist Ashley Jackson talks about her latest album, which explores the ways that water and music can connect us. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
22:09
Khatia Buniatishvili pays homage to W.A. Mozart
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ Georgian pianist Khatia Buniatishvili dedicates her 10th album to the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart alongside the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
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Joanne Polk returns to the exquisite music of Cécile Chaminade
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ with host Julie Amacher, pianist Joanne Polk releases the second volume of her recordings featuring the music of French composer and pianist Cécile Chaminade. Listen now!
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Phoenix Chorale and Christopher Gabbitas explore seasons and time through music
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ the Phoenix Chorale and its artistic director Christopher Gabbitas explore the ways that earth’s rotation and seasons mark our time and emotions as humans on their latest recording. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
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Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen goes where no countertenor has gone before
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ countertenor Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen and pianist John Churchwell present music by Korngold, Brahms, and Clara and Robert Schumann, as heard on their most recent recording. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
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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 sharing behind-the-scenes stories about a new release each week. It airs locally at 7:15 a.m. and 5 p.m. Wednesdays and at 9 a.m. on Saturdays.