WFMT: Andrew Patner on Arts and Culture

WFMT: Andrew Patner on Arts and Culture


Latest Episodes

Lee Sandlin (rebroadcast)
December 15, 2014

Chicago author Lee Sandlin died unexpectedly this weekend. In his memory, Andrew rebroadcasts a 2013 conversation with Lee Sandlin about his books Storm Kings: The Untold History of America’s Tornado Chasers and Wicked River: The Mississippi When It

Auditorium Theater Turns 125
December 10, 2014

Andrew reviews the Auditorium Theater's 125th Anniversary Gala.

Thomas Dyja
December 08, 2014

Andrew shares a new program of conversation with Thomas Dyja, author of the acclaimed book on mid-20th-century Chicago, The Third Coast, now available in paperback.

Designing a Ring
December 03, 2014

Andrew talks about Tuesday's press gathering with the design and creative teams of Lyric Opera of Chicago's forthcoming Ring Cycle.

Neil Harris (Part 2 of 2)
December 01, 2014

Andrew presents the second hour of a new, two-part conversation with University of Chicago historian Neil Harris on his recent book, "Capital Culture: J. Carter Brown, the National Gallery of Art, and the Reinvention of the Museum Experience."

Neil Harris (Part 1 of 2)
November 24, 2014

Andrew presents the first hour of a new  two-part conversation with University of Chicago historian Neil Harris on his recent book, "Capital Culture: J. Carter Brown, the National Gallery of Art, and the Reinvention of the Museum Experience."

Remembering Mike Nichols
November 22, 2014

Andrew shares memories of Mike Nichols, who died Wednesday at 83.

Happy Almost 90th Birthday, Pierre Boulez
November 12, 2014

Andrew talks about the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's commemorations of Helen Regenstein Conductor Emeritus Pierre Boulez's upcoming 90th birthday.  Happy almost birthday, Maestro!

Pierre Boulez (Maestro - rebroadcast)
November 10, 2014

Andrew shares an exclusive interview from 2009 with the legendary Pierre Boulez, Helen Regenstein conductor emeritus of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, discussing a wide range of modern and contemporary music.  This Wednesday through Sunday the CSO p

Intimacy and Connection
November 05, 2014

Andrew discusses intimacy in performance in this week's Critic's Choice.