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New Classical Tracks with Julie Amacher

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Classical Music
Christmas
Mozart
Florence Price
Beethoven
Folk Music
Juilliard
Music
Saxophone
Chamber Music
American Classical Music
Voces8
Arvo Pärt
Violin
Cécile Chaminade
Jazz
Dance
Beethoven's Diabelli Variations
Crimson Roses
The Four Seasons

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

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Latest Episodes

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 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.

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!

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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Curtis Stewart
violinist and composer, featured on the program
Episode: Gil Shaham, Eric Jacobson and the Virginia Symphony Orchestra perform Coleridge-Taylor
Eric Jacobson
conductor featured on the recording
Episode: Gil Shaham, Eric Jacobson and the Virginia Symphony Orchestra perform Coleridge-Taylor
Jon Batiste
Composer and pianist, champion of reimagining classical through Black American traditions
Independent artist / Pianist
Episode: Jon Batiste expands his piano series with new recording, 'Black Mozart'
Michala Petri
Danish recorder virtuoso
Episode: Recorder virtuoso Michala Petri performs Ole Buck's 'Concerto Rosignolo'
Stephen Hough
Pianist and arranger featured on Piano Postcards
Knighted pianist; recording artist
Episode: Pianist Stephen Hough finds an 'element of fun' in his 'Piano Postcards'
Min Kwon
Pianist and professor, Rutgers University; project leader for America the Beautiful
Rutgers University; Center for Musical Excellence
Episode: Pianist Min Kwon celebrates 'America the Beautiful' with the help of many friends
Kip Winger
Rock musician turned classical composer
Nashville Symphony (collaborator)
Episode: Rock star Kip Winger drops new classical album with the Nashville Symphony
Lara Downes
Pianist and composer
Hold These Truths / Declaration Project
Episode: Lara Downes celebrates the country's 250th with 'Hold These Truths'
Orli Shaham
Concert pianist and educator at Juilliard
Pacific Symphony
Episode: Orli Shaham and members of the Pacific Symphony weave an 'American Tapestry'

Host

Julie Amacher
Host of New Classical Tracks

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 524 ratings
  • Julie is still has it!

    Great podcast to discover new artists! New artists need friends like Julie and brave listeners like us!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MrCharlieSalazar
    United Statesa year ago
  • Musical podcast ever

    I bet you can upload some fairytales music

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tara starlong
    United States3 years ago
  • New Classical Tracks

    I really enjoy Julie Amacher’s always illuminating New Classical Tracks podcasts. The programs help me explore outside the boundaries of my Vivaldi, Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky comfort zone.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BradGriffithRealtor
    United States3 years ago
  • New Classical tracks

    I have several podcasts that I listen to regularly, but this is the one I look forward to most.

    Julie is really well prepared and familiar with both the music and the artist’s background, leading to a very thorough and entertaining discussion of the selection each week.

    I don’t know how see discovers these new releases, but quite a few of them have been added to my library as a result of the program.

    I also have downloaded quite a few of my favorite episodes, so I can go back and replay them ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fritz Schimmel
    United States3 years ago
  • Excellent

    A wonderful review of some remarkable music. A must listen podcast. Julia is extremely well prepared for each guest which leads to an interesting and well flowing discussion.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JasHeg
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners praise the host's preparation and deep musical knowledge.
Fans love the balance of music examples and thoughtful discussion.
Many listeners say it's a reliable way to discover new releases and gain context before diving into the recordings.

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#173
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Apple Podcasts
#238
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Jon Batiste expands his piano series with new recording, 'Black Mozart'
Q: How do Monk and Mozart influence each other in this project?
Mozart and Monk are treated as kindreds; their melodies and structural ideas inform a suite where childlike clarity meets sophisticated form, creating two-way influence between the composers.
Jon Batiste expands his piano series with new recording, 'Black Mozart'
Q: Why reimagine Mozart through Black American classical music?
Batiste explains it as a natural expansion of musical lineage, not a rejection of Mozart but a dialogue that broadens the canon to include shared human experiences across cultures.
Pianist Stephen Hough finds an 'element of fun' in his 'Piano Postcards'
Q: Tell me about the songs you've included in this suite.
Hough discusses selecting three iconic Disney songs, arranging them in a classical style and drawing connections to Rachmaninoff in approach, while explaining the balance between keeping recognizable melodies and shaping them into a concert-ready texture.
Lara Downes celebrates the country's 250th with 'Hold These Truths'
Q: Tell me what the purpose of this road trip has been for you, and was the original purpose where you originally landed?
The journey has been about listening to the country, engaging deeply with communities, and letting musical responses illuminate American history from multiple perspectives, with a focus on empathy and hope as guiding principles.
Violinist Ariana Kim sews an (un)common thread on latest album
Q: In putting together this project, what did you discover about yourself that surprised you?
Ariana reflects on the deep, symbiotic link between languages and musical traditions, recognizing how improvisation in India informed her approach to Mozart and Bach, and how the process revealed a capacity for vulnerability and fearless experimentation across cultures.

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This weekly program highlights a fresh classical music release through in-depth conversations with the musicians and creators behind it. Episodes typically explore the artistic process, recording choices, and personal journeys, often weaving in historical context and performance practice to illuminate how a new work fits into the broader classical landscape. A standout feature is the host's ability to pair strong musical examples with thoughtful questions, giving listeners both technical insight and emotional connection to the music. The show often spotlights a wide range of artists—from soloists and conductors to composers and ensembles—making it a reliable resource for discovering new releases and hearing contemporary perspectives on clas... more

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Recent guests on New Classical Tracks include:

1. Curtis Stewart
2. Eric Jacobson
3. Jon Batiste
4. Michala Petri
5. Stephen Hough
6. Min Kwon
7. Kip Winger
8. Lara Downes

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