New Classical Tracks with Julie Amacher

Episodes

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  Pianist Stephen Hough finds an 'element of fun' in his 'Piano Postcards' 28.10.2026 16m

  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.
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  Thomas Tallis meets 'Blade Runner' on Eric Whitacre's 'Eternity in an Hour' 21.10.2026 27m

  Grammy-winning composer and conductor Eric Whitacre’s latest project is a result of his personal rediscovery of meditation and his ‘deep, deep love for synthesizers.’ Listen as he speaks to host Julie Amacher about a recording that he describes as “Thomas Tallis meets ‘Blade Runner.’”
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  Guitarist Jason Vieaux shares his deeply personal 'Gratitude' on latest recording 14.10.2026 27m

  Grammy-winning guitarist Jason Vieaux started writing the music for his latest recording in 2020. The record is titled ‘Gratitude,’ and recently premiered at the Cleveland International Classical Guitar Festival. Listen now with host Julie Amacher.
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  Maria Dueñas and Gustavo Dudamel pay homage to Jascha Heifetz 07.10.2026 22m

  Violinist María Dueñas’ latest recording pays homage to Jascha Heifetz, one of the greatest violinists of all time, and reunites her with Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel and the Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela. Listen now with host Julie Amacher.
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  Violinist Ariana Kim sews an (un)common thread on latest album 30.09.2026 26m

  On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ violinist Ariana Kim sews an ‘(un)common thread,’ connecting a collage of composers through the art of improvisation, on her latest album. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
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  Alice Sara Ott returns to Iceland to reimagine Johann Johansson 23.09.2026 25m

  Pianist Alice Sara Ott recently returned to Iceland to record the music of Icelandic composer Jóhann Jóhannsson. The resulting record features some of Jóhannsson’s orchestral works reimagined for solo piano, including some of his film scores. Listen now with host Julie Amacher.
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  Steven Copes, Stephen Prutsman and the SPCO reimagine Sergei Prokofiev 16.09.2026 27m

  Concert Master Steven Copes and the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra join pianist and composer Stephen Prutsman for a new project that takes works by Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev and reimagines them for chamber orchestra. Listen now with host Julie Amacher.
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  Manfred Honeck and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra present Dvorak and Simon 09.09.2026 26m

  Conductor Manfred Honeck and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra present their new release featuring music by Antonin Dvorak and Carlos Simon recorded live in the historic Heinz Hall. Listen now with host Julie Amacher.
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  Curtis Stewart captures the essence of a nation in his '24 American Caprices' 02.09.2026 36m

  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.
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  The Catalyst Quartet pays tribute to Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges 26.08.2026 29m

  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.
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  Gil Shaham, Eric Jacobson and the Virginia Symphony Orchestra perform Coleridge-Taylor 19.08.2026 20m

  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!
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  Jon Batiste expands his piano series with new recording, 'Black Mozart' 12.08.2026 44m

  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.
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  Recorder virtuoso Michala Petri performs Ole Buck's 'Concerto Rosignolo' 05.08.2026 30m

  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.
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  Pianist Min Kwon celebrates 'America the Beautiful' with the help of many friends 22.07.2026 38m

  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.
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  Rock star Kip Winger drops new classical album with the Nashville Symphony 15.07.2026 40m

  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.
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  Simone Dinnerstein and Baroklyn prepare for Philip Glass' 90th birthday 08.07.2026 28m

  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.
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  Lara Downes celebrates the country's 250th with 'Hold These Truths' 01.07.2026 31m

  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.
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  Orli Shaham and members of the Pacific Symphony weave an 'American Tapestry' 24.06.2026 30m

  On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ pianist Orli Shaham collaborates with members of the Pacific Symphony on her latest chamber music recording: ‘American Tapestry.’ Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
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  Jan Lisiecki presents two Mozart piano concerti on latest recording 10.06.2026 28m

  On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ pianist Jan Lisiecki presents two piano concerti by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart on his latest recording with conductor Manfred Honeck and the Bamberg Symphony. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
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  Yolanda Kondonassis and Reena Esmail reflect on Earth and the environment 03.06.2026 26m

  On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ harpist Yolanda Kondonassis releases her latest project, ‘Terra Infirma,’ featuring world premiere recordings of new works by composer Reena Esmail. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!