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.


Julie Amacher

In this week’s New Classical Tracks, British pianist Benjamin Grosvenor talks about his latest recording, ‘Schumann & Brahms,’ which explores the fascinating relationship among Robert Schumann, Clara Schumann and Johannes Brahms. Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a copy of the album! 


New Classical Tracks - Benjamin Grosvenor (Extended)

New Classical Tracks - Benjamin Grosvenor

Schumann: 3 Romanzen, Op. 28 - No. 2 in F-Sharp Major (Einfach)

Andrej Grilc

Pianist Benjamin Grosvenor explores the relationship among Romantic composers

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Pianist Benjamin Grosvenor explores the relationship among Romantic composers

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