In a program from 2003, Andrew Patner’s guest is Finnish conductor Susanna Mälkki.

In a program from 2003, Andrew Patner’s guest is Finnish conductor Susanna Mälkki.

Susanna Mälkki (Conductor) (Critical Thinking)

Leonard Slatkin

In a program from 2014, Andrew Patner’s guest is conductor Leonard Slatkin discussing his work with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and in Lyon, and the music of William Schuman.

In a program from 2014, Andrew Patner’s guest is conductor Leonard Slatkin discussing his work with the <a href="http://www.dso.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Detroit Symphony Orchestra</a> and in Lyon, and the music of William Schuman.

Leonard Slatkin (rebroadcast) (Critical Thinking)

In a program from 2013, Andrew Patner talks with conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen, who was in town to conduct the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.  

In a program from 2013, Andrew Patner talks with conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen, who was in town to conduct the <a href="http://www.cso.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chicago Symphony Orchestra</a>.

Esa-Pekka Salonen (rebroadcast) (Critical Thinking)

In a program from 2013, Andrew Patner talks with German conductor Christian Thielemann who last month returned to Chicago in his new position as chief conductor of the Dresden Staatskapelle.

In a program from 2013, Andrew Patner talks with German conductor Christian Thielemann who last month returned to Chicago in his new position as chief conductor of the Dresden Staatskapelle.

Christian Thielemann, conductor (Critical Thinking)

Bernard Haitink

In a rebroadcast from 2008, Andrew Patner talks with conductor Bernard Haitink about Mahler, Shostakovich, and life.

In a rebroadcast from 2008, Andrew Patner talks with conductor Bernard Haitink about Mahler, Shostakovich, and life.

Maestro Bernard Haitink (rebroadcast from 2008) (Critical Thinking)

In a program from 2011, Andrew Patner’s guest is Krzysztof Penderecki, in a conversation recorded when the distinguished Polish composer and conductor was in Chicago leading concerts at the Grand Park Music Festival.

In a program from 2011, Andrew Patner’s guest is Krzysztof Penderecki, in a conversation recorded when the distinguished Polish composer and conductor was in Chicago leading concerts at the Grand Park Music Festival.

Krzysztof Penderecki, composer/conductor (Critical Thinking)

Gianandrea Noseda

Andrew Patner’s guest is Italian conductor and Rachmaninoff champion Gianandrea Noseda, who made his Chicago Symphony Orchestra debut leading the first-ever CSO performances of Rachmaninoff’s 1895 First Symphony.

Andrew Patner’s guest is Italian conductor and Rachmaninoff champion Gianandrea Noseda, who made his Chicago Symphony Orchestra debut leading the first-ever CSO performances of Rachmaninoff’s 1895 First Symphony.

Gianandrea Noseda, conductor (Critical Thinking)

In a program from 2009, Andrew Patner talks with young American conductor Erik Nielsen, 2009 Winner of a major grant of support from the Chicago-based Solti Foundation U.S. The Iowa-born Nielsen, kapellmeister of the Frankfurt Opera, has worked closely with such leading conductors as James Levine and Bernard Haitink, and discusses the challenges and expectations facing new conductors today.

In a program from 2009, Andrew Patner talks with young American conductor Erik Nielsen, 2009 Winner of a major grant of support from the Chicago-based Solti Foundation U.S. The Iowa-born Nielsen, kapellmeister of the Frankfurt Opera, has worked closely with such leading conductors as James Levine and Bernard Haitink, and discusses the challenges and expectations facing new conductors today.

Erik Nielsen, conductor (Rebroadcast) (Critical Thinking)

Michael Morgan

In a program from 2009, Andrew Patner’s guest is Michael Morgan, Music Director for 20 seasons of the Oakland East Bay Symphony, and longtime Assistant Conductor of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra under Sir Georg Solti and Daniel Barenboim.

In a program from 2009, Andrew Patner’s guest is Michael Morgan, Music Director for 20 seasons of the Oakland East Bay Symphony, and longtime Assistant Conductor of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra under Sir Georg Solti and Daniel Barenboim.

Michael Morgan, conductor (Rebroadcast) (Critical Thinking)

Gustavo Dudamel

In a program from 2009, Andrew Patner’s guest is conductor Gustavo Dudamel.

In a program from 2009, Andrew Patner’s guest is conductor Gustavo Dudamel.

Gustavo Dudamel (Rebroadcast) (Critical Thinking)

Critic's Choice, Critical Thinking, and more from Andrew Patner

Andrew Patner knows as much about music as anyone on the air, and he has an easy rapport with many of the giants of the music world. His show brings you inside the arcane rituals of making music, in a questing rather than cozy way.

Patner on the prowl

I was blown away when I stumbled upon this podcast out of Chicago staple, WFMT.  Mr. Patner&#39;s conversations with his guests are so personal and eye-opening--I will pass my find on to anyone with an appreciation for real conversation and revealing answers from big name guests.

GREAT FIND!

WFMT: Critical Thinking and Critic's Choice

Marvin Hamlisch

In a program from September of 2012, Andrew Patner shares a listen to selections from the late Marvin Hamlisch‘s score to the Pulitzer Prize- and multiple Tony-Award-winning 1975 show A Chorus Line.  He also has some recordings of another artist with surprising parallels to Hamlisch.

In a program from September of 2012, Andrew Patner shares a listen to selections from the late Marvin Hamlisch‘s score to the Pulitzer Prize- and multiple Tony-Award-winning 1975 show A Chorus Line.  He also has some recordings of another artist with surprising parallels to Hamlisch.

Music of Marvin Hamlisch (rebroadcast) (Critical Thinking)

In a program that first aired January 17, 2011, Andrew Patner presents violin music of the great American composer Ralph Shapey.

In a program that first aired January 17, 2011, Andrew Patner presents violin music of the great American composer Ralph Shapey.

Music of Ralph Shapey (Rebroadcast) (Critical Thinking)

Susan Nussbaum

In a program from 2014, Andrew Patner talks with Chicago playwright and longtime disability rights activist Susan Nussbaum about her award-winning first novel Good Kings Bad Kings.     

In a program from 2014, Andrew Patner talks with Chicago playwright and longtime disability rights activist <a href="http://www.susannussbaum.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Susan</a><a href="http://www.susannussbaum.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Nussbaum</a> about her award-winning first novel Good Kings Bad Kings. <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/critical_thinking?a=lcgeetjNEgw:WJ9GRJtJ4YA:yIl2AUoC8zA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/critical_thinking?a=lcgeetjNEgw:WJ9GRJtJ4YA:63t7Ie-LG7Y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/critical_thinking?a=lcgeetjNEgw:WJ9GRJtJ4YA:V_sGLiPBpWU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/critical_thinking?a=lcgeetjNEgw:WJ9GRJtJ4YA:qj6IDK7rITs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>

Susan Nussbaum (rebroadcast) (Critical Thinking)

In a program from June of 2014, Andrew Patner shares a conversation with Riccardo Muti.  The Chicago Symphony Orchestra music director talks about Verdi he has not conducted, Richard Strauss works he plans to add to his repertoire, and the role of principal players in an ensemble.

In a program from June of 2014, Andrew Patner shares a conversation with Riccardo Muti.  The <a href="http://www.cso.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chicago Symphony Orchestra</a> music director talks about Verdi he has not conducted, Richard Strauss works he plans to add to his repertoire, and the role of principal players in an ensemble.

Riccardo Muti (rebroadcast from June 2014) (Critical Thinking)

Lee Sandlin

Chicago author Lee Sandlin died unexpectedly in December of 2014.  On August 15 of this year, the Chicago City Council ordained the 4500 block of N. Artesian Avenue at the Southeast corner of Wilson and Artesian to be hereby known as LEE SANDLIN WAY. In his memory, we rebroadcast Andrew Patner’s 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 Last Ran Wild.     

Chicago author Lee Sandlin died unexpectedly in December of 2014.  On August 15 of this year, the Chicago City Council ordained the 4500 block of N. Artesian Avenue at the Southeast corner of Wilson and Artesian to be hereby known as LEE SANDLIN WAY. In his memory, we rebroadcast Andrew Patner’s 2013 conversation with Lee Sandlin about his books <a href="http://goo.gl/Ju0dT6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Storm Kings: The Untold History of America’s Tornado Chasers</a> and <a href="http://goo.gl/QgspHI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wicked River: The Mississippi When It Last Ran Wild</a>. <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/critical_thinking?a=sBG5xaOFpwk:OiUTcIFdFuk:yIl2AUoC8zA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/critical_thinking?a=sBG5xaOFpwk:OiUTcIFdFuk:63t7Ie-LG7Y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/critical_thinking?a=sBG5xaOFpwk:OiUTcIFdFuk:V_sGLiPBpWU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/critical_thinking?a=sBG5xaOFpwk:OiUTcIFdFuk:qj6IDK7rITs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>

Lee Sandlin (rebroadcast) (Critical Thinking)

Andrew shares an article written by Gerald Stein from last year regarding greatness and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

Andrew shares an <a href="http://drgeraldstein.wordpress.com/2013/07/17/where-does-greatness-come-from-a-cso-story/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">article</a> written by Gerald Stein from last year regarding greatness and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

Where Does Greatness Come From? (Rebroadcast) (Critic's Choice)

Andrew presents a 2014 conversation with Bernard Haitink discussing his 60th anniversary year as a conductor of leading international orchestras.

Andrew presents a 2014 conversation with Bernard Haitink discussing his 60th anniversary year as a conductor of leading international orchestras.

Bernard Haitink (Rebroadcast) (Critical Thinking)

In a program that first aired April 11, 2011, Andrew Patner’s guest is Norwegian pianist Leif Ove Andsnes, in a conversation that followed a set of Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Orchestra Hall recital appearances.

In a program that first aired April 11, 2011, Andrew Patner’s guest is Norwegian pianist Leif Ove Andsnes, in a conversation that followed a set of Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Orchestra Hall recital appearances.

Leif Ove Andsnes – Pianist (rebroadcast) (Critical Thinking)

In a program from 2014, Andrew Patner shares a sampling from American works on releases from the Spektral, JACK, Lark, and Sō Percussion quartets.

In a program from 2014, Andrew Patner shares a sampling from American works on releases from the Spektral, JACK, Lark, and Sō Percussion quartets.

A Quartet of Quartets (rebroadcast) (Critical Thinking)

Neil Steinberg

In a program that first aired October 7th, 2013, Andrew Patner talks with longtime Chicago Sun-Times columnist Neil Steinberg about his book, “You Were Never in Chicago.”

In a program that first aired October 7th, 2013, Andrew Patner talks with longtime Chicago Sun-Times columnist Neil Steinberg about his book, “You Were Never in Chicago.”

Neil Steinberg – Author (rebroadcast) (Critical Thinking)

Miranda Cuckson

In a program from 2012, Andrew Patner shares a recording by enterprising American violinist Miranda Cuckson of the penultimate work of 20th-century modernist Luigi Nono.

In a program from 2012, Andrew Patner shares a recording by enterprising American violinist <a href="http://www.mirandacuckson.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Miranda Cuckson</a> of the penultimate work of 20th-century modernist Luigi Nono.

Miranda Cuckson plays Nono (rebroadcast) (Critical Thinking)

The first of Andrew’s two-part discussion about the role of economics and economists in American society with Randy Kroszner, Norman R. Bobins Professor of Economics at the Booth School of Business of The University of Chicago and a former Governor of the Federal Reserve System.

The first of Andrew’s two-part discussion about the role of economics and economists in American society with Randy Kroszner, Norman R. Bobins Professor of Economics at the <a href="http://www.chicagobooth.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Booth School of Business of The University of Chicago</a> and a former Governor of the Federal Reserve System.

Randy Kroszner – Part 1 of 2 (Critical Thinking)

David Nirenberg

In a program that first aired October 14, 2013, Andrew Patner talks with University of Chicago professor David Nirenberg, on his book, “Anti-Judaism: The Western Tradition.”

In a program that first aired October 14, 2013, Andrew Patner talks with University of Chicago professor David Nirenberg, on his book, “Anti-Judaism: The Western Tradition.”

David Nirenberg – Author (rebroadcast) (Critical Thinking)

Andrew returns to the airwaves following a seven week recovery from a fall.  Andrew remembers Robin Williams and discusses matters of mental health in this week’s Critic’s Choice.

Andrew returns to the airwaves following a seven week recovery from a fall.  Andrew remembers Robin Williams and discusses matters of mental health in this week’s Critic’s Choice.

Body and Soul and Robin Williams (Critic's Choice)

Jeremy Denk

In a program that first aired on June 4, 2012, Andrew’s guest is pianist and writer Jeremy Denk, who was then in town for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Keys to the City Piano Festival.     

In a program that first aired on June 4, 2012, Andrew’s guest is pianist and writer <a href="http://jeremydenk.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jeremy Denk</a>, who was then in town for the <a href="http://www.cso.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s</a> Keys to the City Piano Festival. <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/critical_thinking?a=9nbBUuAaqwA:RMva9TfA6g4:yIl2AUoC8zA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/critical_thinking?a=9nbBUuAaqwA:RMva9TfA6g4:63t7Ie-LG7Y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/critical_thinking?a=9nbBUuAaqwA:RMva9TfA6g4:V_sGLiPBpWU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/critical_thinking?a=9nbBUuAaqwA:RMva9TfA6g4:qj6IDK7rITs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>

Jeremy Denk (Rebroadcast) (Critical Thinking)

Andrew previews upcoming acts at Ravinia’s Bennett Gordon Hall.

Andrew previews upcoming acts at <a href="http://www.ravinia.org/page/BennettGordon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravinia’s Bennett Gordon Hall</a>.

Bennett Gordon Hall (Critic's Choice)

Nicholas Phillips

Andrew shares some of the commissioned pieces from U.S. composers on “American Vernacular: new music for solo piano,” the latest recording from Midwest pianist Nicholas Phillips. (And an additional teaser, too, from Chicago composer Bernard Rands, who celebrated his 80th birthday in March)

Andrew shares some of the commissioned pieces from U.S. composers on<a href="http://www.newfocusrecordings.com/catalogue/american-vernacular" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> “American Vernacular: new music for solo piano,”</a> the latest recording from Midwest pianist Nicholas Phillips. (And an additional teaser, too, from Chicago composer Bernard Rands, who celebrated his 80th birthday in March)

Nicholas Phillips: New Music for Solo Piano – Part 1 (Rebroadcast) (Critical Thinking)

Cristian Macelaru

In a program that first aired on February 2, 2014, Andrew Patner talks with young Romanian-born American conductor Cristian Macelaru.

In a program that first aired on February 2, 2014, Andrew Patner talks with young Romanian-born American conductor <a href="http://www.macelaru.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cristian Macelaru.</a>

Cristian Macelaru (Rebroadcast) (Critical Thinking)

In a program that first aired on April 14, 2014, Andrew Patner shares a sampling from American works on releases from the Spektral, JACK, Lark, and Sō Percussion quartets.

In a program that first aired on April 14, 2014, Andrew Patner shares a sampling from American works on releases from the Spektral, JACK, Lark, and Sō Percussion quartets.

A Quartet of Quartets (Rebroadcast) (Critical Thinking)

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