Five O’Clock Favorite
Every weekday at 5:00 PM PT
Every weekday at 5:00 PM PT, All Classical Radio and host Christa Wessel invite listeners to be part of the programming. During the Five O’Clock Favorite, you’ll hear a listener-suggested piece of music along with a personal story about their choice. With pieces that are fun and familiar, music for remembrance and reflection, and everything in between, the Five O’Clock Favorite is a perfect way to ease your commute, end your workday, or start off your evening soundtrack on All Classical Radio.
Your Host
Christa Wessel
Weekdays at 5:00, you’ll find me in my happy place on the radio: sharing your Five O’Clock Favorite. This special program is an opportunity for me to celebrate listeners’ memories and favorite pieces of classical music. Our stories connect us to each other, and this daily segment allows us to hear what’s in the hearts of our friends and neighbors. I hope you’ll submit your suggestion for a future Five O’Clock Favorite!
Submit your favorite piece:
Suggestions are easiest to honor if they’re 20 minutes or less.
When I was young, my father played a record with the 1812 Overture. It was one of the pieces that got me into classical music. But when I finally heard it live I couldn’t understand why it was so short. It wasn’t until later I discovered there were two musical pieces on that record. The second was Russian Easter Festival Overture. I had mistaken it as part of the 1812 Overture. My father had a good laugh when I told him years later. Now my father has given me that record and I remember my funny mistake. Also remembering how good this music is, I would like to share this music so others can enjoy it as well.