Host Julie Amacher provides an in-depth exploration of a new classical music release each week.
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New Classical Tracks: Voces8 (extended)
The British vocal ensemble Voces8 is back with a new soprano, a new composer-in-residence and, soon, a new recording, 'Equinox.'
New Classical Tracks: The OK Factor
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.
New Classical Tracks: George Li
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.
New Classical Tracks: McGill/McHale Trio
How a performance collaboration among brothers Anthony and Demarre McGill and pianist Michael McHale turned into a debut recording, 'Portraits.'
Haimovitz and O'Riley team up on 'Troika'
Pianist Christopher O'Riley and cellist Matt Haimovitz are frequent collaborators. Their most recent recording, 'Troika,' explores the music of the Slavic soul.
Leonard and Isbin capture their Spanish 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.'
Bjarte Eike raises a toast to the music of 17th-century London
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.'
Tomas Cotik offers a big slice of Piazzolla
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.