New Classical Tracks with Julie Amacher

Nov 19 2024 59 ep. 32 mins 1.4k
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Host Julie Amacher provides an in-depth exploration of a new classical music release each week.

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Mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade brings gratitude to her final recording

Nov 19 2024 56 mins  
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks’ with host Julie Amacher, mezzo soprano Frederica von Stade collaborates with conductor Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez on what she considers to be her final recording project. Listen now!

Pianist David Kaplan combines new American compositions with Schumann

Nov 12 2024 29 mins  
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!

Violinist Augustin Hadelich and pianist Orion Weiss take an American road trip together

Nov 05 2024 35 mins  
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!

Daphne Gerling and Tomoko Kashiwagi highlight brilliant 20th-century women

Oct 29 2024 32 mins  
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.’

Anna Clyne and the Knights bring folk into classic on new album

Oct 22 2024 38 mins  
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.’

Guitarist David Leisner returns to 19th-century guitar repertoire with 'Charms to Soothe'

Oct 15 2024 31 mins  
In 1984, guitarist David Leisner was diagnosed with focal dystonia. After a severe injury that paused his career for 12 years, he was able to return to performing. Find out more about his journey to recovery and his new album on ‘New Classical Tracks,’ with host Julie Amacher.

Violinist Joshua Bell brings forward the music of Thomas De Hartmann on new album

Oct 08 2024 21 mins  
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!

Composer Tina Davidson embraces vulnerability on new recording

Oct 01 2024 30 mins  
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!

Gao Hong and Ignacio Lusardi Monteverde improvise together on their new album

Sep 24 2024 30 mins  
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!

Isata Kanneh-Mason explores the music of the Mendelssohn siblings

Sep 17 2024 17 mins  
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!