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:
United States
Genres:
Music Podcasts
Networks:
Minnesota Public Radio
Description:
Host Julie Amacher provides an in-depth exploration of a new classical music release each week.
Language:
English
Episodes
Pianist David Kaplan combines new American compositions with Schumann
11/13/2024
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks’ with host Julie Amacher, pianist David Kaplan debuts his first solo recording titled ‘New Dances of the League of David,’ a collection of new miniatures by 15 leading American composers. Listen now!
Duration:00:29:39
Violinist Augustin Hadelich and pianist Orion Weiss take an American road trip together
11/6/2024
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks’ with host Julie Amacher, violinist Augustin Hadelich and pianist Orion Weiss collaborate on their new album, ‘American Road Trip,’ to explore ‘all the wildly different styles of American classical music.’ Listen now!
Duration:00:35:06
Daphne Gerling and Tomoko Kashiwagi highlight brilliant 20th-century women
10/30/2024
Collaborative pianist Tomoko Kashiwagi loves discovering new works with her friend, violist Daphne Gerling. Listen as host Julie Amacher speaks to the duo about its debut recording called Encircling on the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks.’
Duration:00:32:53
Anna Clyne and the Knights bring folk into classic on new album
10/23/2024
English composer Anna Clyne incorporates elements of folk music on her latest recording featuring the Knights. Listen as host Julie Amacher speaks to her and Eric Jacobson from the ensemble about their recent collaboration on the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks.’
Duration:00:38:36
Guitarist David Leisner returns to 19th-century guitar repertoire with 'Charms to Soothe'
10/16/2024
On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ violinist Joshua Bell helps revive the music of Thomas De Hartmann with his new recording of the Ukrainian composer’s Violin Concerto, featuring conductor Dalia Stasevska and the Lviv Symphony Orchestra. Listen now!
Duration:00:31:51
Violinist Joshua Bell brings forward the music of Thomas De Hartmann on new album
10/9/2024
On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ violinist Joshua Bell helps revive the music of Thomas De Hartmann with his new recording of the Ukrainian composer’s Violin Concerto, featuring conductor Dalia Stasevska and the Lviv Symphony Orchestra. Listen now!
Duration:00:21:05
Composer Tina Davidson embraces vulnerability on new recording
10/2/2024
On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ composer Tina Davidson touches the earth with vulnerability on her latest album, ‘Barefoot,’ featuring the Jasper String Quartet along with pianist Natalie Zhu. Listen now!
Duration:00:30:42
Isata Kanneh-Mason explores the music of the Mendelssohn siblings
9/18/2024
On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason explores the music of Fanny and Felix Mendelssohn. In particular, she talks about Fanny’s ‘Easter Sonata,’ which was for many years thought to have been composed by her brother. Listen now!
Duration:00:17:16
JoAnn Falletta celebrates mentor and close friend Lukas Foss on new album
9/11/2024
On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ conductor JoAnn Falletta and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra honor conductor Lukas Foss and his legacy on their latest album, featuring his Symphony No. 1. Listen now!
Duration:00:28:39
Jan Vogler performs rare cello concerto on latest recording
9/4/2024
On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ cellist Jan Vogler presents the world premiere recording of the Cello Concerto by Enrique Casals, as well as a more familiar one, on his latest album. Listen now!
Duration:00:37:41
Danish String Quartet serves up its third collection of folk songs with 'Keel Road'
8/28/2024
On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ pianist Norman Krieger talks about his latest album featuring the music of George Gershwin, recorded alongside the Prague National Symphony and conductor Neal Gittleman. Listen now!
Duration:00:22:26
Soprano Karen Slack celebrates rare songs by Florence Price
8/21/2024
On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ pianist Norman Krieger talks about his latest album featuring the music of George Gershwin, recorded alongside the Prague National Symphony and conductor Neal Gittleman. Listen now!
Duration:00:40:23
Guitarist Sharon Isbin goes live and shares a memory with Andres Segovia
8/14/2024
On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ pianist Norman Krieger talks about his latest album featuring the music of George Gershwin, recorded alongside the Prague National Symphony and conductor Neal Gittleman. Listen now!
Duration:00:28:44
Pianist Norman Krieger plays Gershwin's top hits on latest album
7/31/2024
On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ pianist Norman Krieger talks about his latest album featuring the music of George Gershwin, recorded alongside the Prague National Symphony and conductor Neal Gittleman. Listen now!
Duration:00:28:31
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
Watch and listen as Daniel Hope honors his Irish roots on new album
7/10/2024
On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ violinist Daniel Hope explores 500 years of Irish music and history on his latest album, ‘Irish Roots’. Listen as he plays an excerpt of ‘Danny Boy,’ a piece which is linked to Ireland like none other. 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