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.




Christa, you ask about pieces that hold special memories for us. Well, for me, Fur Elise provides a huge wave of nostalgia. I remember sitting next to my mom (my first piano teacher!) on the piano bench as she helped me pick out the notes on the keyboard. Those moments together with her are such a precious memory... snuggled alongside each other on the bench, our hands intermingling on the keys, making art together. Fur Elise will always transport me back to my childhood.