This week Joe is featuring vocalist Tiereny Sutton from her 2000 Telarc Records recording "UnSung Heroes".

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

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

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. 

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.

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

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

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.