2019-11

11-24-19 State Ballet of Rhode Island-Coppelia - Conducting Conversations

The State Ballet of Rhode Island is the subject of the program with Ana Marsden Fox, Executive Director. We talk about their upcoming performance of “Coppelia” and listen to some selections that will be used in the production, Friday, December 6th and Saturday, December 7th, at the Park Theatre in Cranston. For more information you can go to www.parktheatreri.com
                                             

11-22-19 Pianist Cedar Walton - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring pianist Cedar Walton from his 1993 Muse Records recording "As Long As There's Music".

11-16-19 Operation Opera - WCRI's Classical Kids Hour

In this weeks WCRI Classical Kids Hour hosts Jamie Jones and the Newport Music Festivals Education & Outreach Coordinator Trevor Neal invite you to join them as they explore some of the famous opera arias and ensembles suitable for any young or beginner opera fan. 

11-17-19 A Musical Christmas 2019-Part I - WCRI’s Festival Series featuring The Newport Music Festival

In this program WCRI host Mike Maino and Newport Music Festival Executive Director Pamela Pantos discuss A Musical Christmas which will be performed at Emmanuel Church Saturday, December 7 @ 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm. Join the Newport Music Festival for A Musical Christmas, a concert for all ages. This program includes your favorite holiday music including Panis Angelicus, Ave Maria, The Prayer, and classic English carols. Featured performers featured Trevor Neal – Baritone, Renée Rapier – Mezzo-Soprano, Mina Lavcheva – Violin, and Suzanna Laramee – Piano. The grand finale of this concert is a sing-along of your favorite Christmas songs and the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah. Bring your family and friends for an evening filled with the holiday spirit at this musical Christmas celebration! For more information on the Newport Music Festival, to purchase tickets to an upcoming concert or to make a donation please visit newportmusic.org or call 401-846-1133.

11-16-19 Mystic River Paintworks - The 95.9 Company Break

This month on The 95.9 Company Break Mike talks with the owner of Mystic River Paintworks Alix Stanley. From your initial contact with Mystic River Paintworks to the completion of your project, you are entitled to timely and accurate information concerning all aspects of the job. Your projects are staffed by friendly, uniformed, and skilled craftsmen who will complete the job safely and efficiently. You must be fully satisfied by the work completed and the value received. For more information please call 860-867-6435 or visit mysticriverpaintworks.com

11-17-19 RI Civic Choral & Orchestra - Conducting Conversations

The RI Civic Choral and Orchestra is the subject of this week's program with Dr. Joshua Rohde, Music Director. We talk about their upcoming concert and  listen to some of the music being presented on Saturday December 7th, 7:30 PM, at the McVinney Auditorium in Providence and Sunday December 8th, 3:00 PM, at St. Ann Arts Center, Woonsocket. For more information you can call 401-521-5670, or go to www.ricco.org

11-15-19 Pianist Randy Weston - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring pianist Randy Weston from his 2000 Milestone/Fantasy Records recording "Solo, Duo and Trio" with Art Blakey on drums and Sam Gill on bass.

11-09-19 Strike Up The Band! - WCRI's Classical Kids Hour

In this weeks WCRI Classical Kids Hour hosts Jamie Jones and the Newport Music Festivals Education & Outreach Coordinator Trevor Neal invite you to join them as they listen to classical music composed for band.

11-10-19 A Time of Thanksgiving - WCRI’s Festival Series featuring The Newport Music Festival

In this program WCRI host Mike Maino and Newport Music Festival Executive Director Pamela Pantos discuss music for Thanksgiving. For more information on the Newport Music Festival, to purchase tickets to an upcoming concert or to make a donation please visit newportmusic.org or call 401-846-1133.

11-10-19 Westminster Youth String Ensemble - Conducting Conversations

This week Westminster Youth String Ensemble is the subject of the program with Kathleen Curran Monroe, Director. We talk about the                  their Holiday Concert on Saturday December 7th, at the Westerly Armory and listen to some selections from past concerts. For more                  information you can call 401.596.5225 or go to www.westminsterstrings.org ​

11-0819 Drummer Buddy Rich - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring drummer Buddy Rich from his 1956 Verve recording "This One's For Basie".

10-31-19 A Classical Halloween 2019 - WCRI Special Programming

A Classical Halloween is a creature double feature of The Score with Edmund Stone. Two hours of some of your favorite spooky scores from horror movies and specials. Get into the Halloween spirit as you delight trick-or-treaters with this frightful program.

11-02-19 Aaron Copland-Billy the Kid & The Tender Land Suite - WCRI's Classical Kids Hour

In this weeks WCRI Classical Kids Hour hosts Jamie Jones and the Newport Music Festivals Education & Outreach Coordinator Trevor Neal invite you to join them as they listen to Aaron Copland's Billy the Kid and The Tender Land Suite.

11-03-19 Composers Born in November - WCRI’s Festival Series featuring The Newport Music Festival

In this program WCRI host Mike Maino and Newport Music Festival Executive Director Pamela Pantos discuss composers born in November. They will focus on two composers who stood out, because of their individualism; namely, the two Spanish Composers Manuel DeFalla and Joaquin Rodrigo. For more information on the Newport Music Festival, to purchase tickets to an upcoming concert or to make a donation please visit newportmusic.org or call 401-846-1133.
 
 

11-02-19 Seaside Pharmacy - The 95.9 Company Break

This month on The 95.9 Company Break Mike talks with Seaside Pharmacy owner Bill Quirk. Seaside Pharmacy is an independently owned pharmacy, convenience, and small gift store open as of November 2013. At Seaside, they strive for excellence in all of their endeavors, and make customer satisfaction our top priority. They look to provide superior pharmaceutical care and education to all customers and patients. The staff at Seaside has the experience, knowledge, and desire to help their community. They genuinely care about our customers and patients, and look forward to providing a health care experience unlike any chain or mail-order pharmacy can provide. They will improve your life! For more information call 401-637-4577, visit them at 224 Post Road Westerly, RI 02891 or on the web by clicking HERE

11-01-19 Bobo Stenson Trio - Jazz After Dinner

Featuring the Bobo Stenson Trio with Bobo Stenson on piano, Anders Jormin, bass and Jon Christensen on Drums from their 2000 ECM Records recording "Serenity". The music for this show is from disc 2 of this 2 disc set.

11-03-19 Jamestown Community Band - Conducting Conversations

This week The Jamestown Community Band is the subject of the program with Dr. Don Smith, Music Director. 
We talk about their upcoming holiday program and listen to some selections from the concerts that will be held on 
Tuesday December 17th at 7:00 PM at the Jamestown Recreation Center, 41 Conanicus Ave., Jamestown RI. 
For more information you can call 401-368-8957.​