New Classical Tracks with Julie Amacher

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

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

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!

07-16
26:59

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

Janoska Ensemble gives 'The Four Seasons' a makeover

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ with host Julie Amacher, the Janoska ensemble gives Antonio Vivaldi’s ‘The Four Seasons’ a makeover in its signature style. Listen now!

06-11
24:16

Pianist Alice Sara Ott honors Irish composer John Field

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ pianist Alice Sara Ott discusses her latest project, recordings of 18 nocturnes by Irish composer John Field. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

06-04
26:44

Anne Akiko Meyer presents Michael Daugherty's 'Blue Electra'

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ Grammy-winning composer Michael Daugherty talks about his latest album, ‘Blue Electra,’ which explores the triumphs and tragedies of flight, and features violinist Anne Akiko Meyers. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

05-21
35:04

Ashley Jackson explores love, freedom, hope and rebirth in 'Take Me to the Water'

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ American harpist Ashley Jackson talks about her latest album, which explores the ways that water and music can connect us. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

05-07
22:09

Khatia Buniatishvili pays homage to W.A. Mozart

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ Georgian pianist Khatia Buniatishvili dedicates her 10th album to the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart alongside the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

04-30
24:22

Joanne Polk returns to the exquisite music of Cécile Chaminade

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks’ with host Julie Amacher, pianist Joanne Polk releases the second volume of her recordings featuring the music of French composer and pianist Cécile Chaminade. Listen now!

04-23
32:52

Phoenix Chorale and Christopher Gabbitas explore seasons and time through music

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ the Phoenix Chorale and its artistic director Christopher Gabbitas explore the ways that earth’s rotation and seasons mark our time and emotions as humans on their latest recording. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

04-16
37:33

Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen goes where no countertenor has gone before

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ countertenor Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen and pianist John Churchwell present music by Korngold, Brahms, and Clara and Robert Schumann, as heard on their most recent recording. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

04-09
50:52

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!!

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