Those who are regular listeners of WNYC already know that there is a new host for Evening Music: Terrance McKnight, formerly of NPR affiliate GPR in Atlanta. McKnight is known for his cross-genre tastes, mixing everything from classical, to jazz, to world music. Tonight’s show featured a neat story on Ghanese pianist William Chapman Nyaho, who spoke of the influence his country’s music has had on contemporary composers – most notably Steve Reich, who traveled to Ghana in his youth. McKnight followed it up with Steve Reich’s New York Counterpoint, with Evan Ziporyn on clarinet.
Speaking about his appointment, McKnight had this to say:
"WNYC is a rare place that allows its music hosts the room to not just play recordings, but to take the audience on a musical journey that’s personal, unexpected and completely new every day. I’m excited and challenged by the opportunity to introduce listeners to music they may not be familiar with yet, as well as to hear familiar music in new ways."
Welcome to the party, man.
As a WNYC music fanatic, I can attest to the fact that Terrance is absolutely making the grade.
As a WNYC music fanatic, I can attest to the fact that Terrance is absolutely making the grade.
As a WNYC music fanatic, I can attest to the fact that Terrance is absolutely making the grade.
As a WNYC music fanatic, I can attest to the fact that Terrance is absolutely making the grade.
As a WNYC music fanatic, I can attest to the fact that Terrance is absolutely making the grade.
As a WNYC music fanatic, I can attest to the fact that Terrance is absolutely making the grade.