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Classical 95.9-FM WCRI
Local programming from southern R.I. & southeastern CT.‘s classical station
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Monday Jul 20, 2020
Monday Jul 20, 2020
In this weeks WCRI Kids Hour host Jamie and Skylar listen to music from some of your favorite Disney/Pixar films.
Monday Jul 20, 2020
Monday Jul 20, 2020
In this weeks 95.9 Company Break program Mike talks with Kyle Anderson owner of Fun Company in Stonington, CT. Fun Company is a Stonington-based discount store that carries household products and gifts such as luxury bed linens, stationery, candles, clothing, jewelry, handbags…and a whole “Toy Room” just for kids! We find great items at great prices and we pass the savings along to you. But when they’re gone, they’re gone! We’re always bringing in fun new stuff, so stop in often! For more informtion call 860-535-9355 or visit funsampleoutlet.com
Monday Jul 20, 2020
Monday Jul 20, 2020
On WCRI's Festival Series this week we visit The Gilmore International Keyboard Festival. In 1989, trustees of the Irving S. Gilmore Foundation of Kalamazoo, Michigan, announced plans to honor the memory of Irving S. Gilmore, a local businessman and philanthropist, by creating some of the most unique and significant awards for pianists anywhere in the world and a biennial piano festival to celebrate keyboard music. For more information visit HERE
Monday Jul 20, 2020
Monday Jul 20, 2020
The Kingston Chamber Music Festival is the subject of this week's program, with Natalie Zhu, Artistic Director, Pam Hunter , Ex Director and Betsy Marcotte, President. We talk about the upcoming Festival and listen to some of the amazing music that will be presented "virtually". This year the Festival will also air on WCRI. For more information you can go to www.kingstonchambermusic.org.
Monday Jul 20, 2020
Monday Jul 20, 2020
This week Joe is featuring saxophonist Stan Getz from his 1967 Verve recording titled "Sweet Rain".
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Monday Jul 13, 2020
In this week's WCRI's Kids Hour Jamie and Skylar learn about the life and music of the great German composer Felix Mendelssohn.
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Monday Jul 13, 2020
On WCRI's Festival Series this week we visit The Gilmore International Keyboard Festival. In 1989, trustees of the Irving S. Gilmore Foundation of Kalamazoo, Michigan, announced plans to honor the memory of Irving S. Gilmore, a local businessman and philanthropist, by creating some of the most unique and significant awards for pianists anywhere in the world and a biennial piano festival to celebrate keyboard music. For more information visit HERE
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Monday Jul 13, 2020
The subject of this week's program is the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein with Mike Maino. Mike has a chance to do the third in a series about great American Artists. He'll talk about their very popular musicals and play selections from Oklahoma, South Pacific, The King and I, and The Sound of Music. For more information or comments about the show you can call (401) 294-9274, or email maino@classical959.com
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Monday Jul 13, 2020
This week Joe is featuring saxophonist Stan Getz with pianist Kenny Barron from their 1991 Verve recording titled "People Time" - (Disc 2)
Monday Jul 06, 2020
Monday Jul 06, 2020
In this week's WCRI's Kids Hour Jamie and Skylar play some patriotic music to celebrate the Fourth of July and list some fun facts about the good old USA!
Monday Jul 06, 2020
Monday Jul 06, 2020
In this weeks 95.9 Company Break program Mike talks with Brian Morrone, vice president of Ginger's Oil Company. Ginger's is more than just oil service! Ginger's is locally owned and operated and has been in business since 1943. They offer 24 hour services along with fuel delivery, heating service, a gas station and car wash, detailing and more. Call 401-596-4221 or visit www.gingersoil.com
Monday Jul 06, 2020
Monday Jul 06, 2020
On WCRI's Festival Series this week we visit The Gilmore International Keyboard Festival. In 1989, trustees of the Irving S. Gilmore Foundation of Kalamazoo, Michigan, announced plans to honor the memory of Irving S. Gilmore, a local businessman and philanthropist, by creating some of the most unique and significant awards for pianists anywhere in the world and a biennial piano festival to celebrate keyboard music. For more information visit HERE
Monday Jul 06, 2020
Monday Jul 06, 2020
This week Joe is featuring saxophonist Stan Getz with pianist Kenny Barron from their 1991 Verve recording titled "People Time" - (Disc 1)
Monday Jul 06, 2020
Monday Jul 06, 2020
Block Island is the subject of this week's program, with special guest Steven Filippi, President of the Block Island Tourism Council and owner of Ballard's Resort. We talk about how the businesses are making out during this tough economic time and listen to music by Louis Armstong and Ella Fitzgerald that was once performed at the Celebrity Club in Providence, owned by Steven's Dad, Paul, in the 1950s. For more information you can go to: https://ballardsbi.com/ or http://www.blockislandinfo.com
Monday Jun 29, 2020
Monday Jun 29, 2020
This week we feature The Roger Williams Park Zoo. We talk “remotely” to Diane Nahabedian, Director of Marketing and Public Relations about how the zoo is doing during the pandemic, hours of operation, and special events that are planned. For more information you can go to www.rwpzoo.org
Monday Jun 29, 2020
Monday Jun 29, 2020
This week Joe is featuring trumpet, flugelhorn player Kenny Wheeler from his 1997 ECM recording "Angel Song".
Monday Jun 22, 2020
Monday Jun 22, 2020
In this week's WCRI's Kids Hour Jamie and Skylar talk about the father of classical music Johann Sebastian Bach. They also discuss father's of famous composers and how they influenced their children.
Monday Jun 22, 2020
Monday Jun 22, 2020
In this weeks 95.9 Company Break program Mike talks with Charlotte Michael owner of Accessories By Charlotte. Charlotte loves helping women express themselves through fashion. This is something she has done for most of her adult life. Fashion is the most creative expression, and she loves nothing better than watching someone’s personality come to life thru fashion. She constantly gets asked about something she is wearing. She gets endless questions about how to wear the latest fashions, or what accessories to wear with them? This is why She decided to create ABC, a customer focused hand curated experience and destination for the fashion minded. Accessories by Charlotte is located inside of Store Four in Wakefield, RI. For more information on Accessories by Charlotte call (401) 662-7868 or visit www.accessoriesbycharlotte.com
Monday Jun 22, 2020
Monday Jun 22, 2020
On WCRI's Festival Series this week we visit The Gilmore International Keyboard Festival. In 1989, trustees of the Irving S. Gilmore Foundation of Kalamazoo, Michigan, announced plans to honor the memory of Irving S. Gilmore, a local businessman and philanthropist, by creating some of the most unique and significant awards for pianists anywhere in the world and a biennial piano festival to celebrate keyboard music. For more information visit HERE
Monday Jun 22, 2020
Monday Jun 22, 2020
The Kingston Chamber Music Festival is the subject of this week's program with Natalie Zhu, Artistic Director, Pam Hunter, Ex. Director, and Betsy Marcotte, President. We talk about the upcoming Festival and listen to some of the amazing music that will be presented “virtually”. This year the Festival will also air on WCRI. For more information you can go to www.kingstonchambermusic.org
Classical 95.9-FM WCRI
The Classical Station
Classical 95.9-FM WCRI is owned by Judson Group, Inc., a company that includes the son and grandsons of broadcasting pioneer Ted Jones, founder of Charles River Broadcasting Company and Boston’s legendary classical music station, WCRB. Judson Group acquired Classical 95.9-FM WCRI from Charles River Broadcasting in 2006 and is committed to carrying on the Ted Jones tradition of radio excellence.
In addition to popular classical movements and pieces, WCRI presents special local arts programming such as Jazz After Dinner w/ Joe Parillo, WCRI’s Kids Hour, Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, The 95.9 Company Break and more.