WFMT: Andrew Patner on Arts and Culture
Latest Episodes
Neil Steinberg (Author)
Andrew talks with longtime Chicago Sun-Times columnist Neil Steinberg about his most recent book, “You Were Never in Chicago.”
Riccardo Muti (CSO Music Director)
Andrew, in a new conversation recorded last week, presents an exclusive hour on Verdi with Chicago Symphony Orchestra Music Director Riccardo Muti. Mr. Muti leads three more Chicago Symphony Orchestra performances of “Macbeth” through Octobe
Morning Program Conversation: CSO’s Macbeth
Andrew joined Carl on the Morning Program to discuss his impressions of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s performance of Macbeth, conducted by Riccardo Muti.
Morning Program Conversation: Chicago Opera Theater’s Joan of Arc
Andrew joined Carl Grapentine in the studio today during the Morning Program to discuss Chicago Opera Theater’s staging of Verdi’s Joan of Arc (and light-up watches) at the Harris Theater.
MacArthur Selection, Salzburg, Sweater Selection, and COT
Andrew discusses MacArthur Foundation’s selections for their 2013 award recipients, Salzburg’s new selection, Riccardo Muti’s sweater selection, and COT’s Verdi selection.
Lee Sandlin (Author)
Andrew talks with author Lee Sandlin about his books Storm Kings: The Untold History of America’s Tornado Chasers and Wicked River: The Mississippi When It Last Ran Wild.
Morning Program Conversation: CSO’s Opening Week
Andrew joined Carl Grapentine in the studio today during the Morning Program to discuss the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s season-opening free performance in Cicero, the first subscription concert featuring an unusual Strauss selection, the unpreceden
The Scorecard
In regard to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming season, who’s on first? Here’s a new one: where is first, and is it in the same ballpark as home? Andrew provides answers to these inquiries and more in this week’s Critic&
Rondi Charleston (Jazz Vocalist - Rebroadcast)
Andrew talks with Chicago-native jazz vocalist Rondi Charleston about her new record Signs of Life (out now on Motéma), childhood and more.
Navy Pier Art Fair
Andrew explains why this year’s Navy Pier Art Fair is worth a visit.