Classical Hosts

Our classical music runs continually from 9 to 5, (with brief news updates!) and then we have two hours of each night Sunday through Friday with Classics in Concert.

If you wish to support a specific show, just let us know what time of day you listen, or mention the host by name, or refer to the show by name. A.M. Classics runs 9 to noon, The Classical Café is from noon to 1, and then Symphony Hall is from 1 to 5. We hope it strikes you as remarkable that these show names, and our core services, are unchanged for decades, even as most public radio stations have eliminated classical altogether.

As of July 2025:

Melissa Ousley and Lynne Warfel host most hours from 9 am to noon as A.M. Classics and then 1 to 5 as Symphony Hall including Saturday Cinema.

Ken Baker hosts the Classical Cafe weekdays incorporating our Green Room classical artist interviews at about 12:10 and Gallery Talk at about 12:40, when available.

Mark Ritchey hosts Sunday Best from 6 a.m. to 10.

Various national hosts present the concert music programs on Classics in Concert.

Again, just refer to a show by host, clock time or title…just make sure you let us know where to use your dollars to bring classical music to the world!