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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 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
Monday Jun 22, 2020
Monday Jun 22, 2020
This week Joe is featuring guitarist John Stein from his 2020 Whaling City Sound recording "Watershed".
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
In this weeks WCRI's Kids Hour Jamie and Skylar highlight interesting facts about the mandolin and play music that showcases this unique sounding instrument!
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
Tuesday Jun 16, 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 15, 2020
Monday Jun 15, 2020
This week we feature Diana McVey, opera singer and teacher. We will listen to some examples of her music, some of her favorites and discuss her upcoming and past concerts throughout the United States and around the world. For more information you can go to www.dianamcvey.com
Monday Jun 15, 2020
Monday Jun 15, 2020
This week Joe is featuring saxophonist Ben Webster from his 1957 Polygram recording "Soulville".
Wednesday Jun 10, 2020
Wednesday Jun 10, 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
Tuesday Jun 09, 2020
Tuesday Jun 09, 2020
In this weeks WCRI Kids Hour Jamie and his co-host Skylar talk about stringed instruments and play music that highlights each instrument!
Tuesday Jun 09, 2020
Tuesday Jun 09, 2020
In this weeks 95.9 Company Break program Mike talks with the staff at Stoneridge Active Retirement Living in Mystic, CT. Senior living in Mystic, CT doesn’t get better than this. Located just two miles from the riverfront, StoneRidge is a senior living community of doers and thinkers, artists and educators, lifelong learners and dedicated volunteers. We support each other, learn from one another and enjoy each other’s company. New residents of our retirement community tell us they’re surprised how quickly everyone knows their name. Visit us and it won’t be long before you feel connected to the people who live here. People who, like you, want to continue an active lifestyle in a corner of Connecticut that’s close to their hearts. For more information call 860-333-8995 or visit www.stoneridgelcs.com
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Monday Jun 08, 2020
This week we feature The Liberty Voices, an amazing eight voice a cappella group from Orlando Florida. Derrick Johnson is the arranger and director of what's been called “one of America's premier vocal groups”. For more information you can go to www.libertyvoices.com
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Monday Jun 08, 2020
This week Joe is featuring pianist Cedar Walton from his 1993 Music Masters recording "Simple Pleasure".
Monday Jun 01, 2020
Monday Jun 01, 2020
This week we feature Larry King, on air personality of WCRI's Classical Network. We'll talk about his recent trip to Spain and listen to music that was written and performed in some of the places he visited. For more information about Larry, go to our website https://classical959.com/about/on-air-personalities/larry-king
Monday Jun 01, 2020
Monday Jun 01, 2020
This week Joe is featuring Pianist/Vocalist Les McCann form his 1974 Atlantic Records recording titled "Layers"
Tuesday May 26, 2020
Tuesday May 26, 2020
In this weeks WCRI Kids Hour Jamie and his co-host Skylar play music to honor all those who gave their lives to protect us this Memorial Day weekend!
Tuesday May 26, 2020
Tuesday May 26, 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
Tuesday May 26, 2020
Tuesday May 26, 2020
This week The Jamestown Community Chorus is the subject of the program with B. J. Whitehouse, Music Director. With BJ in his Jamestown home, we remotely talk about the season that has been changed because of the virus shutdown, about the future, and listen to some of the music that has been presented by the chorus. For more information you can call, 401-423-1574 or go to www.jamestownchorus.com
Tuesday May 26, 2020
Tuesday May 26, 2020
This week Joe is featuring Pianist John Taylor from his 2003 ECM recording titled "Rosslyn".
Monday May 18, 2020
Monday May 18, 2020
In this weeks WCRI Kids Hour Jamie plays music to celebrate the branches of the military and their bands!
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.