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Sarah Bassingthwaighte connects to nature through music

Sarah Bassingthwaighte connects to nature through music

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ Canadian-American flutist and composer Sarah Bassingthwaighte premieres her latest project, an album with the London Symphony Orchestra centered on music connected to nature. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

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Jess Gillam explores the saxophone's many sounds on 'Prism'

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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Avi Avital and the Between Worlds Ensemble explore folk music through a modern lens
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John Jeter and the Malmo Symphony Orchestra perform Price and Grant Still
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Detroit Symphony Orchestra presents Wynton Marsalis' 'Blues Symphony'
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New York Polyphony brings a hopeful view of the future on its 10th recording
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Pianist Dan Wilson serenades Los Angeles with lullabies recorded in Los Feliz, near Hollywood
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James Ehnes and the National Arts Center Orchestra record Bach's Violin Concertos
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Sharon Isbin performs music by LeFrak on new album

Sharon Isbin performs music by LeFrak on new album

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ guitarist Sharon Isbin fulfills her dream of performing a Latin American-inspired guitar concert on her latest album, ‘Romántico,’ featuring music by Karen LeFrak. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

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Takacs Quartet and Marc-Andre Hamelin celebrate the ensemble's 50th anniversary
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About New Classical Tracks®

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

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Julie Amacher

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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.

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