New Classical Tracks with Julie Amacher
Minnesota Public Radio
Host Julie Amacher provides an in-depth exploration of a new classical music release each week.
Location:
Saint Paul, MN
Description:
Host Julie Amacher provides an in-depth exploration of a new classical music release each week.
Language:
English
Contact:
480 Cedar Street St. Paul, MN 55101 1-800-228-7123
Email:
mail@mpr.org
Episodes
Cally Banham and Cortango fuse genres in 'Tango to the Cor'
7/24/2024
On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ English horn player Cally Banham and her ensemble Cortango, made up of musicians from the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, present their latest album featuring a classical twist on the Argentine tango. Listen now!
Duration:00:34:20
Violinist Solomiya Ivakhiv performs the music of Ukrainian masters
7/17/2024
On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ violinist Solomiya Ivakhiv honors Ukrainian music for violin and piano on her latest album, ‘Ukrainian Masters,’ with pianist Steven Beck. Listen now!
Duration:00:17:03
Argentine violinist Tomas Cotik explores Astor Piazzolla's music on new album
6/26/2024
On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ Argentinian violinist Tomás Cotik explores the music and immigrant experience of his fellow countryman Astor Piazzolla on his latest album alongside the Martingale Ensemble and conductor Ken Selden. Listen now!
Duration:00:34:14
Benedetti, Grosvenor and Kanneh-Mason join forces for Beethoven's Triple Concerto
6/12/2024
On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ violinist Nicola Benedetti, pianist Benjamin Grosvenor and cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason present their live performance of Beethoven’s Triple Concerto on the latest album by the Philharmonia Orchestra. Listen now!
Duration:00:25:05
Miró Quartet explores 'Home' through the lens of four Pulitzer-winning composers
6/5/2024
On its latest album, the Miró Quartet explores the concept of ‘home’ and it’s many meanings through the lens of four Pulitzer winning composers. Valerie Kahler interviews quartet members Daniel Ching and William Fedkenheuer on the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks’!
Duration:00:37:44
Violinist Daniel Hope 'dances' through his latest album
5/29/2024
On his latest album, violinist Daniel Hope explores dance music spanning seven centuries and various genres. Listen to — and watch — his interview with host Julie Amacher on the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks’!
Duration:00:29:00
Cellist Hauser performs some of classical music's most beloved melodies on new album
5/22/2024
On his latest album, cellist Stjepan Hauser — known simply as Hauser to his millions of followers — performs some of classical music’s most beloved melodies alongside the London Symphony Orchestra. Find out more on the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks’!
Duration:00:26:53
Tenor Jonathan Tetelman pays tribute to Puccini on latest album
5/8/2024
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ tenor Jonathan Tetelman pays tribute to Giacomo Puccini, whose 100th death anniversary falls in 2024. Find out more!
Duration:00:24:19
Violist Molly Gebrian and pianist Danny Holt celebrate three 'Trailblazers' of classical music
5/1/2024
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ violist Molly Gebrian collaborates with pianist Danny Holt on ‘Trailblazers,’ an album featuring sonatas by Henriette Bosmans, Ethel Smyth and Dora Pejacevic. Find out more!
Duration:00:27:39
Cellist Sophie Shao celebrates the joy of life through music inspired by France
4/24/2024
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ cellist Sophie Shao celebrates the joy of life through music inspired by France on her second solo album alongside pianists Ieva Jokubaviciute and Adrienne Kim titled ‘CanCan Macabre.’ Find out more!
Duration:00:34:46
JoAnn Falletta and Buffalo Philharmonic explore 'Echoes of Eastern Europe'
4/10/2024
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ conductor JoAnn Falletta leads the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra in music by Antonín Dvořák and David Serkin Ludwig on their latest album, ‘Echoes of Eastern Europe.’ Find out more!
Duration:00:24:40
Baritone Will Liverman and pianist Jonathan King highlight women composers
4/3/2024
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ Will Liverman highlights women composers past and present on his new album with pianist Jonathan King, 'Show Me the Way.' Find out more!
Duration:00:40:27
Gao Hong and Ignacio Lusardi Monteverde improvise together on their new album
3/27/2024
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ pipa player Gao Hong and flamenco guitarist Ignacio Lusardi Monteverde improvise together on their new album, ‘Alondra.’ Find out more!
Duration:00:30:26
Vikingur Olafsson becomes the 'Goldberg Variations' on his latest album
3/20/2024
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson explores, performs and becomes J.S. Bach’s 'Goldberg Variations' on his latest album. Find out more!
Duration:00:33:23
Neave Trio explores music by women — including Cecile Chaminade, 'the Taylor Swift of her time'
3/13/2024
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ the Neave Trio explores the music of Lili Boulanger, Cécile Chaminade, Germaine Tailleferre and Ethel Smyth on their new album, ‘A Room of Her Own.’ Find out more!
Duration:00:36:39
James Blachly and Curtis Stewart premiere Julia Perry's Concerto for Violin and Orchestra
3/6/2024
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ conductor James Blachly leads the Experiential Orchestra alongside violinist Curtis Stewart in the world premiere recording of Julia Perry’s Violin Concerto on their new album, ‘American Counterpoints.’ Find out more!
Duration:00:43:44
Conductors Diane Retallack and Eugene Rogers present 'Black Is Beautiful'
2/28/2024
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ conductors Diane Retallack and Eugene Rogers lead the Eugene Concert Choir and Orchestra play the music of Joel Thompson and Undine Smith Moores on their new album, ‘Black is Beautiful.’ Find out more!
Duration:00:44:15
Cellist Matt Haimovitz honors Thomas de Hartmann's music
2/21/2024
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ conductor Osmo Vanska and the Minnesota Orchestra present their recording of Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 8 ('Symphony of a Thousand'). Find out more!
Duration:00:26:26
Osmo Vanska and Minnesota Orchestra present Mahler's 'Symphony of a Thousand'
2/14/2024
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ conductor Osmo Vanska and the Minnesota Orchestra present their recording of Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 8 ('Symphony of a Thousand'). Find out more!
Duration:00:30:54
Lara Downes reimagines Gershwin's 'Rhapsody in Blue'
2/7/2024
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ Lara Downes presents a reimagined ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ arranged by composer Edmar Colón in a performance alongside Edwin Outwater and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music Orchestra. Find out more!
Duration:00:25:17