New Classical Tracks with Julie Amacher

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

12/24/2025

Sarah Willis and the Sarahbanda dance the holidays away with 'Cuban Christmas'

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ horn player Sarah Willis talks about her latest project, a holiday album titled ‘Cuban Christmas’ featuring her band, the Sarahbanda. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

31 min
12/17/2025

Jocelyn Hagen and Timothy Takach honor family this holiday season

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ composers Jocelyn Hagen and Timothy C. Takach highlight the importance of family on their album featuring the VOCES8 Foundation Choir and Orchestra, as well as conductor Barnaby Smith. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

31 min
12/10/2025

Chanticleer brings joy to the holiday season with a new album

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ San Francisco-based vocal ensemble Chanticleer shares its latest Christmas recording, ‘Joy to the World,’ featuring original arrangements and newly commissioned pieces. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

37 min
12/03/2025

The Miro Quartet celebrates 30 years with a holiday recording

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ the renowned Miró Quartet continues its 30th anniversary celebration with its latest album, a holiday-themed recording featuring arrangements by 15 contemporary composers. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

40 min
11/26/2025

Marc-Andre Hamelin presents music and sounds he’s unearthed over the years

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ Canadian pianist Marc-André Hamelin explores rare works he’s collected throughout his career on his latest recording. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

21 min
11/19/2025

Carolyn Surrick and the Ensemble Galilei explore hope on their latest recording

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ Ensemble Galilei’s viola da gambist Carolyn Surrick speaks about the group’s latest recording, which features 35 tracks celebrating 35 years of performing music together. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

39 min
11/12/2025

Evren Ozel becomes a 'Next Generation Mozart Soloist' on latest recording

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ American pianist and Cliburn bronze medalist Evren Ozel joins the Vienna Radio Symphony and conductor Howard Griffiths for a recording of two Mozart Piano Concerti. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

33 min
11/05/2025

Melanie DeMore and VocalEssence present songs of healing for these hard times

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ composer Melanie DeMore and ensemble VocalEssence release their latest album featuring music for healing and nourishment. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

32 min

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182 Ratings

Julie is still has it!

03/13/2025

MrCharlieSalazar

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

02/15/2024

tara starlong

I bet you can upload some fairytales music
New Classical Tracks

02/01/2024

BradGriffithRealtor

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.
New Classical tracks

10/22/2023

Fritz Schimmel

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 when traveling, etc. Keep up the good work Julie!