New Classical Tracks with Julie Amacher

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

Melanie DeMore and VocalEssence present songs of healing for these hard times

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ composer Melanie DeMore and ensemble VocalEssence release their latest album featuring music for healing and nourishment. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

11-05
32:07

Minnesota Orchestra, Sondergard and Josefowicz premiere music by Ades

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ the Minnesota Orchestra, led by Thomas Søndergård and joined by violinist Leila Josefowicz, present the premiere recording of a new symphony and violin concerto by Thomas Adès. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

10-29
37:42

Harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani honors Bach on latest recording

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani brings the first book of J.S. Bach’s ‘The Well Tempered Clavier’ to life on his latest recording. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

10-22
23:40

Paavo Jarvi and the Estonian Festival Orchestra celebrate Arvo Part

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ conductor Paavo Järvi leads the Estonian Festival Orchestra in music by Arvo Pärt in honor of the Estonian composer’s 90th birthday. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

10-15
30:36

Angela Hewitt concludes her complete Mozart Piano Sonatas project

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ pianist Angela Hewitt releases the third volume of her complete recording of Mozart’s piano sonatas. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

10-08
38:10

Cellist Tamar Sagiv explores the different facets of grief

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ cellist Tamar Sagiv explores the different facets of grief on her debut solo recording. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

10-01
30:09

Composer Dawn Avery and cellist Wilhelmina Smith join forces on new album

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ composer Dawn Avery and cellist Wilhelmina Smith present their first collaborative recording, ‘Sweetgrass.’ Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

09-24
31:01

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!

09-17
26:59

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 around music connected to nature. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

09-10
34:02

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!

09-03
30:56

Avi Avital and the Between Worlds Ensemble explore folk music through a modern lens

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ mandolinist Avi Avital talks about his latest project with the Between Worlds Ensemble: an album that explores how folk music can fuel new progressive concert music. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

08-27
27:43

John Jeter and the Malmo Symphony Orchestra perform Price and Grant Still

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ John Jeter leads the Malmo Symphony Orchestra, alongside soloists Han Chen and Fanny Clamagirand, in music by Florence Price and William Grant Still. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

08-20
31:56

Detroit Symphony Orchestra presents Wynton Marsalis' 'Blues Symphony'

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis talks about his ‘Blues Symphony,’ which was featured on latest recording by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

08-13
37:05

New York Polyphony brings a hopeful view of the future on its 10th recording

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ Craig Phillips talks about New York Polyphony’s latest recording that has been 20 years in the making and features over 480 years of vocal music. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

08-06
34:22

Pianist Dan Wilson serenades Los Angeles with lullabies recorded in Los Feliz, near Hollywood

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ pianist Dan Wilson releases his latest record featuring a collection of lullabies recorded on a 1918 upright piano found on the streets of Hollywood. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

07-30
26:42

James Ehnes and the National Arts Center Orchestra record Bach's Violin Concertos

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ Canadian violinist James Ehnes joins his many friends at the National Arts Center Orchestra to record all of Bach’s Violin Concertos. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

07-23
31:38

Takacs Quartet and Marc-Andre Hamelin celebrate the ensemble's 50th anniversary

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ the Takács Quartet celebrates its 50th anniversary with a recording featuring Marc-André Hamelin on piano quintets by Dvořák and Price. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

07-09
23:23

Pianist Jeneba Kanneh-Mason shines in pianistic 'Fantasie'

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ British pianist Jeneba Kanneh-Mason releases her debut solo recording featuring ‘fantasies’ for the piano, including music by Florence Price and Alexander Scriabin. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

07-02
25:37

Jonathan Biss combines Beamish and Beethoven

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ with host Julie Amacher, pianist Jonathan Biss talks about his Beethoven concerto project with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, including the latest release featuring a new concerto by Sally Beamish. Listen now!

06-25
28:17

Violinist Lynda O'Connor celebrates Vivaldi with 'The Irish Four Seasons'

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ Irish violinist Lynda O’Connor releases her debut solo recording featuring Antonio Vivaldi’s ‘The Four Seasons’ alongside Ailbhe McDonagh’s recently composed ‘The Irish Four Seasons.’ Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

06-18
34:51

Jonathan Koe

What a wonderful program! Each week Julie Amacher brings thoughtful questions to her guests who illuminate the works they play and their musical practices with eloquence and vivacity. Not sure why this podcast isn’t more popular but it should be!!

06-10 Reply

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