Part mixtape, part sonic love-letter, the open ears project is a daily podcast in which people share the classical track that means the most to them and why.

This is a selection of the 31 illustrations that accompany the episodes of season 1. With thanks to creative studio Varyer For New York Public Radio

Episode 28: On patience




Episode 14: On a quiet kind of miracle




Episode 2: On conquering fear




Episode 23: On imagination




Ep 20: On getting lost in a peaceful sadness




Episode 17: On a safe space




Episode 9: On challenging expectations




Ep 22: On just letting go