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New Classical Tracks
Wednesday, 5:01PM; Saturday, 9:01AM
Hosted by Julie Amacher

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

  • Curtis Stewart captures the essence of a nation in his '24 American Caprices'
    Violinist and composer Curtis Stewart recently released a two-CD recording featuring ‘24 American Caprices’ composed in the styles of the many genres he grew up listening to on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Listen now with host Julie Amacher.
  • The Catalyst Quartet pays tribute to Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges
    The Catalyst Quartet recently released the fourth and final volume of its ‘Uncovered’ project. The album focuses on Joseph Bologne, the Chevalier de Saint-Georges, and features 18 of his string quartets. Listen now with host Julie Amacher.
  • Gil Shaham, Eric Jacobson and the Virginia Symphony Orchestra perform Coleridge-Taylor
    On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ violinist Gil Shaham performs Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s Violin Concerto alongside conductor Eric Jacobson and the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
  • Jon Batiste expands his piano series with new recording, 'Black Mozart'
    On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks’: Jon Batiste’s latest recording, Black Mozart, is about commonality, improvisation, expression and innocence, in that spiritual realm where Mozart lives. Listen now with host Julie Amacher.
  • Recorder virtuoso Michala Petri performs Ole Buck's 'Concerto Rosignolo'
    On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ recorder virtuoso Michala Petri presents her latest recording featuring Danish composer Ole Buck’s ‘Concerto Rosignolo,’ a piece composed specifically for her. Listen now with guest host Melissa Ousley.
  • Pianist Stephen Hough finds an 'element of fun' in his 'Piano Postcards'
    On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ pianist Stephen Hough talks about his latest recording, featuring music from ‘Mary Poppins,’ along with other songs and melodies from places he’s traveled to over the years. Listen now with guest host Melissa Ousley.
  • Pianist Min Kwon celebrates 'America the Beautiful' with the help of many friends
    On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ after six years in the making, pianist Min Kwon presents ‘America/Beautiful,’ a project featuring 82 new piano variations on ‘America the Beautiful’ by 76 commissioned composers. Listen now with host Julie Amacher.
  • Rock star Kip Winger drops new classical album with the Nashville Symphony
    On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ glam-rock artist and composer Kip Winger reveals his love for the classical music genre on his latest album, featuring conductor Giancarlo Guerrero and the Nashville Symphony. Listen now with host Julie Amacher.
  • Simone Dinnerstein and Baroklyn prepare for Philip Glass' 90th birthday
    On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ pianist Simone Dinnerstein and the Baroklyn ensemble prepare for Philip Glass’ 90th birthday in 2027 with their latest album, featuring his ‘Tirol Concerto,’ selections from ‘The Hours’ film, and more. Listen now with host Julie Amacher.
  • Lara Downes celebrates the country's 250th with 'Hold These Truths'
    On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ pianist Lara Downes describes how her project aimed at uniting American communities informed the music on her latest recording. Listen now with host Julie Amacher in anticipation of the country’s 20th anniversary.