New Classical Tracks: Jason Vieaux/Julien Labro - Infusion

New Classical Tracks: Voces 8 - Winter

This year, Julie Amacher counts down her six favorite New Classical Tracks interviews of 2016 and shares them in their entirety on 'New Classical Tracks Uncut.' For Jan. 6, Julie shares her full conversation with John Lunn, composer of the music for the widely popular TV series, "Downton Abbey." Lunn says his work on the show has created friendships for life. "It has felt like a tight-knit family," he says, "and we've knuckled down and tried to do things to the best of our ability."

New Classical Tracks: John Lunn, 'Downton Abbey - the Ultimate Collection'

This year, Julie Amacher counts down her six favorite New Classical Tracks interviews of 2016 and shares them in their entirety on 'New Classical Tracks Uncut.' For December 30, Julie shares her full conversation with Desmond Earley, director of the Choral Scholars of University College Dublin, who talks about the ensemble's newest album, 'Invisible Stars.' Earley also describes the composition of the choir and the role of music in traditional Irish culture. 'Song is central to the Irish musical imagination,' Earley says.

New Classical Tracks: 'Invisible Stars' - Choral works of Ireland and Scotland

This year, Julie Amacher counts down her six favorite New Classical Tracks interviews of 2016 and shares them in their entirety on 'New Classical Tracks Uncut.' For December 23, Julie shares her full conversation with pianist Helene Grimaud, who talks about her album, 'Water,' and her desire to raise awareness about global water-related issues.

New Classical Tracks: Gaelynn Lea - Deepest Darkness, Brightest Dawn

This year, Julie Amacher counts down her six favorite New Classical Tracks interviews of 2016 on 'New Classical Tracks, Uncut.' For December 16, Julie shares her full conversation with Yo-Yo Ma and Johnny Gandelsman, who collaborated on an album for Silk Road Ensemble. "I think Johnny's secret is that he gives great parties," Yo-Yo Ma says. "And this whole album is really about having a fabulous party."

New Classical Tracks: Kirk Elliott - Solstice Spirit (Pipistrelle music)