New Classical Tracks: Lost Gem
A young American violist discovers the music of New Englander Quincy Porter, and falls in love with it.
Explore new recordings with top performers and host Julie Amacher
A young American violist discovers the music of New Englander Quincy Porter, and falls in love with it.
A trio of star soloists brings out the passion and beauty in two Russian chamber works.
On a new disc, classical music's newest superstar offers music by Beethoven, Mahler, and others-the kind of music, he says, that can change lives.
Two young Americans delve into the fun, and the fury, of Beethoven.
This new CD combines Italian music, British musicians, and a dash of French style.
Effervescent, Ineffable, Lyrical: Leon Fleisher brings his artistry to three of Mozart's piano concertos.
At age 20, Karen Geoghegan is becoming a very visible advocate for her instrument, the bassoon.
Conductor JoAnn Falletta presents a Schubert quartet, arranged for orchestra, and a completed version of the "Unfinished" Symphony.
Host Julie Amacher provides an in-depth exploration of a new classical music release each week.
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Julie Amacher's desire to introduce others to great music is what led her to radio. She began her professional broadcast career at a station in Sun Prairie, Wis. She went from rock 'n' roll to the Rocky Mountains, where she found her niche in public radio at KUNC in Greeley, Colo. Julie spent 13 years at KUNC, where she managed the announcers and their eclectic music format. During that time, she earned four national awards for best announcer. She joined Minnesota Public Radio in 1997 as an on-air host and also produces New Classical Tracks, a weekly podcast critiquing a new release each week. It airs locally at 7:15 a.m. Wednesdays and 5:15 p.m. Fridays.