The Dreamers

This week, host Terrance McKnight explores music by American, French and Canadian composers that represents the ideals of liberty, equality and self awakening.

Aug 31, 2013

Young and Mysterious

This week, Terrance McKnight features Kevin James's composition NYC Playground, recorded by the Young People's Chorus of New York, and the Face the Music ensemble performs works by Phil Kline.

Aug 24, 2013

Sounding Beautiful

All Ears host Terrance McKnight says that we hear beauty when we hear ourselves, and this week he plays compositions of considerable beauty to the Western psyche.

Aug 17, 2013

Fears and Phobias

Public speaking is one of the most common phobias, but not so for host Terrance McKnight. His life-long fear was ornithophobia — a fear of birds.

Aug 10, 2013

Music Made with Toys

Cage's non-traditional use of radios, toys, and traditional instruments continues to inform contemporary music. On this edition of All Ears, it's music inspired by radio and other musical toys.

Aug 3, 2013

Sounds of Masculinity

In this week's episode, Terrance McKnight pairs characteristics of masculinity with music and musical personalities. Musical selections span works by Terry Riley and Philip Glass to Franz Schubert.

Jul 27, 2013

Democratic Dissonance

This episode of All Ears is a musical response to the various opinions and passions that continue to drive America's march to true democracy.  Jul 20, 2013

Happy Being Alone...Sometimes

Half of Manhattan residents live alone. The music on this show requires partnerships and togetherness. There's a wedding song, a tribute to marriage and words spoken from a crowded New York prison cell.

Jul 13, 2013

A Tone Parallel to Harlem

Host Terrance McKnight spins Duke Ellington’s Tone Parallel to Harlem and Aaron Copland’s The City, two compositions that evoke life in northern American cities.

Jul 6, 2013

Time Flies, Music Soars

Unless you're really enjoying yourself, 10 minutes can seem like an eternity. In this episode, host Terrance McKnight gives three composers 10 minutes to capture and keep your attention.

Jun 29, 2013