Host Julie Amacher provides an in-depth exploration of a new classical music release each week.
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Conductor Dennis Russell Davies challenges the definition of what you might think of as old and new music on his new recording, 'Now, and Then.' Be sure to check out the extended podcast to hear him talk about his stint with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and his friendship with composer Aaron Copland.
When it comes to New Classical Tracks, you essentially vote for your favorite releases when you enter the giveaway for each week's featured CD. So here are New Classical Tracks' 10 most coveted releases of 2017, based on your feedback.
If you're familiar with the world of choral music, then you know the name Ola Gjeilo. On his new recording, 'Winter Songs,' he combines his love of choral music with his passion for piano improvisation and strings. Enter our giveaway for a copy of the CD.
The British vocal ensemble Voces8 is back with a new soprano, a new composer-in-residence and, soon, a new recording celebrating seasonal changes, 'Equinox.' Enter the giveaway for an autographed copy of the new Voces8 CD.
The OK Factor is more than just 'OK.' It's a genre-bending duo whose members met five years ago while attending school in Iowa. Now you can 'Have Yourself an OK Christmas,' thanks to their new holiday recording of the same name.
Pianist George Li made his debut last month at Carnegie Hall, where he performed the same program featured on his new recording, "Live at the Mariinsky." In fact, he's still basking in the glow of that Russian recital.
Romanian soprano Angela Gheorghiu was born to sing opera. It's been six years since Angela's last studio recording, but now she's back with a new release, "Eternamente."
Pianist Norman Krieger has teamed up with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor JoAnn Falletta to release a new recording featuring Beethoven's Piano Concertos No. 3 and No. 5, known as the Emperor Concerto.
How a performance collaboration among brothers Anthony and Demarre McGill and pianist Michael McHale turned into a debut recording, 'Portraits.'
Pianist Christopher O'Riley and cellist Matt Haimovitz are frequent collaborators. Their most recent recording, 'Troika,' explores the music of the Slavic soul.
About three years ago, mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard invited guitarist Sharon Isbin to collaborate on Spanish songs. They recently captured their experience on a new recording titled 'Alma Espanola,' which means 'Spanish Soul.'
Ten years ago, musician Bjarte Eike launched the Alehouse Sessions at a festival in Norway, bringing to life music from the inns, taverns and alehouses of 17th-century London. It was an immediate hit, so Bjarte decided to develop it further, resulting in a new recording, 'The Alehouse Sessions.'
Violinist Tomas Cotik grew up in Astor Piazzolla's homeland of Argentina. Cotik moved away at age 18, studying, teaching, and performing in Canada, Germany and the United States. Cotik's new recording takes him back to his homeland, as he celebrates the legacy of Astor Piazzolla.
Yo-Yo Ma has been part of the classical musical evolution for decades. His exploration continues with a new recording of Bach Trios featuring the unusual combination of cello, double bass and mandolin, played by Edgar Meyer and Chris Thile, respectively. Learn more about the new recording and enter for a chance to win the new CD.
What would happen if Schubert, Chopin, Beethoven, Liszt, Dvorak, Gershwin and Ives got together for a posthumous jam session? Pianist Shai Wosner presents a thought provoking and highly original program of Impromptus that will challenge the listener's perceptions of these composers and and take them along for the ride as these improvisations take on a life of their own.
Following successful recordings of works by Beethoven and Sibelius, the on-a-roll Minnesota Orchestra made a recording of Mahler's demanding Symphony No. 5. 'If the music is good enough,' says Music Director Osmo Vanska, 'you are ready to even suffer because of that.'
The Montana arts center and music venue, Tippet Rise, has released an album of highlights from its music festival's inaugural season.
Yekwon Sunwoo took the Gold Medal at the 2017 International Van Cliburn competition. The first Van Cliburn winner from South Korea, Yekwon Sunwoo has released the live album of his award-winning performance.
In a heartfelt celebration of his late mother, Stephen Edwards weaves the innocence and passion of choral and orchestral sounds into his most recent work: Requiem for My Mother.
What if Mozart went to Havana? Simone Dinnerstein decided to find out. Dinnerstein traveled to Cuba at the invitation of Solomon Mikowsky -- the result of which is a recording of works by Mozart with the Havana Lyceum Orchestra.