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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 May 18, 2020
Monday May 18, 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 May 18, 2020
Monday May 18, 2020
Ms. Lori Robishaw, the Executive Director of The La Grua Center, is the special guest on the program. With Lori in her Connecticut 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 there. For more information you can go to www.lagruacenter.org
Monday May 18, 2020
Monday May 18, 2020
This week Joe is featuring Pianist Jen Allen from her 2011 self produced recording titled "Pieces Of Myself".
Monday May 11, 2020
Monday May 11, 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 May 11, 2020
Monday May 11, 2020
In this weeks WCRI Kids Hour host Jamie Jones is joined by his quarantine co-host Skylar Jones! They play music from some of the past and current Great Ladies of Classical to celebrate Mother's Day weekend!
Monday May 11, 2020
Monday May 11, 2020
This week The RI International Film Festival is the subject of the program with George T. Marshall, Executive Director. With George in his home studio, we remotely talk about the Festival's season that has been changed because of the virus shutdown. The music of John Williams is tonight's feature. For more information you can call 401.861.4445 or go to www.film-festival.org.
Monday May 11, 2020
Monday May 11, 2020
This week Joe is featuring Pianist John Stetch from his 1995 Terra Nova Records release titled "Stetching Out".
Monday May 04, 2020
Monday May 04, 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 May 04, 2020
Monday May 04, 2020
In this weeks WCRI Classical Kids Hour host Jamie Jones is joined two special guest hosts...his son Skylar Jones and Skylar's friend Oliver Carr. Both Skylar and Oliver are students at Dighton-Rehoboth Regional H.S. where they were ready to put on the musical Little Shop of Horrors before school was changed to online learning for the remainder of the year. They take us through the story and play some of the shows popular music.
Monday May 04, 2020
Monday May 04, 2020
In this weeks 95.9 Company Break program Mike talks with Bill Quirk owner and pharmacist at Seaside Pharmacy in Westerly, RI. Seaside Pharmacy is an independently owned pharmacy, convenience, and small gift store open as of November 2013. At Seaside, we strive for excellence in all of our endeavors, and make customer satisfaction our top priority. We look to provide superior pharmaceutical care and education to all customers and patients. We will be offering prescription drugs, vaccinations (including influenza and shingles), homeopathic remedies, health and beauty items, vitamins and home health products (such as durable medical equipment). Other products will include phenomenal greeting cards, seasonal items, quality skin care, and - of course candy and chocolates! For more information call (401) 637-4577 or CLICK HERE
Monday May 04, 2020
Monday May 04, 2020
This week Joe is featuring Vocalist Tierney Sutton from her 2002 Telarc Jazz recording titled "Something Cool".
Monday May 04, 2020
Monday May 04, 2020
This week The Eastern CT Symphony Orchestra is the subject of the program, with Caleb Bailey, Executive Director. With Caleb in his Mystic CT home, we remotely talk about the Symphony's season that has been changed because of the virus shutdown, and listen to some of the music that they recorded this last year. For more information you can go to www.ectsymphony.com
Monday Apr 27, 2020
Monday Apr 27, 2020
This week Joe is featuring trumpeter Warren Vache from his 2000 Nagel-Heyer records recording with pianist Bill Charlap titled "2gether".
Monday Apr 27, 2020
Monday Apr 27, 2020
Dr. Edward Markward, the Director of The Chamber Orchestra of Barrington at St. John's, is the subject of the program. With Ed in his North Providence home, we remotely talk about his music season that has been changed because of the virus shutdown and listen to some of his favorite music. For more information you can go to www.cobsj.org
Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
Tuesday Apr 21, 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 Apr 21, 2020
Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
In this weeks 95.9 Company Break program Mike talks with Dan Lathrop President of Lathrop Insurance. In 1938, one of the most destructive Hurricanes in American history ravaged the New England Coastline. In Hartford, the Connecticut River swelled to more than nineteen feet above the flood line. Towns in Massachusetts were submerged in eight feet of water. The town of Charlestown, RI, lost 160 out of its 200 homes beneath the surging waves. Communities were destroyed, families devastated, and an entire way of life swept away. For more information please call (401) 596 - 2525 or visit lathropinsurance.com
Monday Apr 20, 2020
Monday Apr 20, 2020
In this weeks WCRI Classical Kids Hour host Jamie Jones is joined once again by a special guest host...his son Skylar Jones. Join them as they take a trip to Walt Disney World's EPCOT!
Monday Apr 20, 2020
Monday Apr 20, 2020
This week Joe is featuring saxophonist Stanley Turrentine from the Blue Note Records compilation titled "The Best of Stanley Turrentine, The Blue Note Years"
Monday Apr 20, 2020
Monday Apr 20, 2020
Dr. Frank Martginetti is the subject of this week's program. He is the Artistic Director of the Mystic River Chorale, University of Bridgeport Professor and Church Choir Director. With Frank in his Connecticut home, we remotely talk about his music season that has been changed because of the virus shutdown and listen to some of his favorite music. For more information you can go to www.mysticriverchorale.org
Monday Apr 13, 2020
Monday Apr 13, 2020
In this weeks WCRI Classical Kids Hour host Jamie Jones and is joined once again by a special guest host...his son Skylar Jones. Join them as they hang at home and listen to music from some of your favorite Disney/Pixar films.
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.