New Classical Tracks: Pianist Anna Shelest honors women composers in 'Donna Voce'
In her latest album 'Donna Voce,' pianist Anna Shelest showcases virtuosic works by Clara Schumann, Fanny Mendelssohn and more.
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New Classical Tracks: Italian astronomer Galileo inspires a new collection of Irish music
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.'
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New Classical Tracks: Anthony and Demarre McGill soar with 'Winged Creatures'
Clarinetist Anthony McGill shares insights into the inspiration behind 'Winged Creatures,' a new recording project brought to life in collaboration with his brother Demarre McGill and the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra.
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New Classical Tracks: Composer Ludovico Einaudi turns daily walk into seven-part musical journey
This week on New Classical Tracks, Italian composer Ludovico Einaudi discusses the experiences that inspired his ambitious new project, 'Seven Days Walking.'
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New Classical Tracks: Yolanda Kondonassis premieres new harp concerto by Jennifer Higdon in 'American Rapture'
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.
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New Classical Tracks: Trumpeter Mary Bowden explores the purity and power of sound
This week on New Classical Tracks, trumpeter Mary Bowden shares insights into the special personal meaning of each track on her latest album, 'Reverie.'
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New Classical Tracks: Pianist Lara Downes celebrates the power and artistic legacy of women in new album
This week on New Classical Tracks, pianist Lara Downes shares insights into her new album, 'Holes in the Sky,' as well as the Georgia O'Keeffe quote that inspired it.
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New Classical Tracks: Itamar Zorman celebrates music of Paul Ben-Haim in 'Evocation'
Violinist Itamar Zorman shares insights into the inspiration behind his new album, 'Evocation,' which features works by Paul Ben-Haim.
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New Classical Tracks: Violinist Renaud Capucon soars in album of iconic film music
Violinist Renaud Capucon celebrates the music of the silver screen in 'Cinema,' his new album with Stephane Deneve and the Brussels Philharmonic. The record includes selections from 'Cinema Paradiso,' 'The Godfather,' 'Yentl' and more.
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New Classical Tracks: Pianist Jan Lisiecki brings Mendelssohn masterpieces to life
Pianist Jan Lisiecki brings masterpieces by Felix Mendelssohn to life in a new project with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra.
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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 critiquing a new release each week. It airs locally at 7:15 a.m. Wednesdays and 5:15 p.m. Fridays.