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Classical 95.9-FM WCRI
Local programming from southern R.I. & southeastern CT.‘s classical station
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Tuesday Oct 15, 2019
Tuesday Oct 15, 2019
This week Joe is featuring the music of Thad Jones from the 2005 IPO Recording "More-The Music of Thad Jones".
Tuesday Oct 15, 2019
Tuesday Oct 15, 2019
This week we feature The Prout School and their presentation of the musical Matilda. We talk to Bridget Fitzgerald, who plays Matilda and Sam Eaton, who plays Mr. Wormwood. We'll listen to some of the music from the show and talk about it's creation. For more information you can go to www.proutschool.org
Thursday Oct 10, 2019
Thursday Oct 10, 2019
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 Juanita the Spanish Lobster!
Thursday Oct 10, 2019
Thursday Oct 10, 2019
In this program WCRI host Mike Maino and Newport Music Festival Executive Director Pamela Pantos discuss opera composers born in the month of October. 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
Tuesday Oct 01, 2019
Tuesday Oct 01, 2019
This week we feature The Roger Williams Park Zoo's Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular. We talk to Diane Nahabedian, Director of Marketing and John Reckner, Founder of the event. We will listen to some of the music that is played in the background of the exhibits and talk about it's creation. For more information you can go to www.rwpzoo.org
Tuesday Oct 01, 2019
Tuesday Oct 01, 2019
This week Joe is featuring Trombonists Kai Winding and JJ Johnson from their 1960 Impulse recording "The Great Kai and JJ".
Monday Sep 30, 2019
Monday Sep 30, 2019
This time on The 95.9 Company Break we talk with Nicholas Bell Senior VP for Curatorial Affairs at Mystic Seaport. Visit the Mystic Seaport Museum 75 Greenmanville Ave. Mystic, CT 06355...open every day 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., call 860.572.0711 or visit mysticseaport.org
Monday Sep 30, 2019
Monday Sep 30, 2019
Theatre By The Sea's announcement of their 2020 season is the subject of this week's program with Bill Hanney, owner of the theatre. We talk about next summer's musicals and listen to some of the very popular songs from Million Dollar Quartet, Funny Girl, Cinderella, and Kinky Boots. For more information you can call (401) 782-8587, or go to www.theatrebythesea.com
Monday Sep 30, 2019
Monday Sep 30, 2019
Featuring the compositions and arrangements of Clare Fischer from his 2014 Clavo Records recording "Pacific Jazz".
Monday Sep 23, 2019
Monday Sep 23, 2019
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 welcome fall with music celebrating the season!
Monday Sep 23, 2019
Monday Sep 23, 2019
In this program WCRI host Mike Maino and Newport Music Festival Executive Director Pamela Pantos discuss composers born in the month of September. 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
Monday Sep 23, 2019
Monday Sep 23, 2019
The Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra is the subject of this week's program with Bruce Goldstein, President and Emily Chen, Concertmaster. We talk about their upcoming concert and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on Sunday, October 27 th at 3:00 PM at McVinney Auditorium. For more information you can call (401) 274-4578 or go to www.nabsco.org
Monday Sep 23, 2019
Monday Sep 23, 2019
This week Joe will be featuring pianist Bill Evans from his 1979 recording, released in 1999 on Milestone Records, "Homecoming"
Monday Sep 16, 2019
Monday Sep 16, 2019
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 The Little Sweep...an opera performed mostly with a cast of children!
Monday Sep 16, 2019
Monday Sep 16, 2019
In this program WCRI host Mike Maino and Newport Music Festival Executive Director Pamela Pantos continue their discussion about some of the highlights from this past summers 51st season of the Newport Music Festival. 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
Monday Sep 16, 2019
Monday Sep 16, 2019
This week we feature Aaron-Larget Caplan, classical guitarist. We'll listen to examples of his music from his CDs, discuss his career and how he has had the opportunity to travel the world playing at great concert venues. For more information you can go to www.alcguitar.com
Monday Sep 16, 2019
Monday Sep 16, 2019
This week Joe is featuring fulgelhornist Art Farmer from his 1987 Contemporary Records recording "Something To Live For" - The Music of Billy Strayhorn.
Monday Sep 09, 2019
Monday Sep 09, 2019
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 music by the March King...John Philip Sousa!
Monday Sep 09, 2019
Monday Sep 09, 2019
In this program WCRI host Mike Maino and Newport Music Festival Executive Director Pamela Pantos talk about some of the highlights from this past summers 51st season of the Newport Music Festival. 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
Monday Sep 09, 2019
Monday Sep 09, 2019
This time on The 95.9 Company Break we talk with Sean P. Durkin of Ameriprise Financial Services. Sean delivers personalized financial advice to help you achieve your goals, today and tomorrow, through their Confident Retirement® approach. Sean will start with a conversation about key financial areas including covering essentials, ensuring lifestyle, preparing for the unexpected and leaving a legacy.
By identifying clear steps to take toward your goals, Sean can help take the uncertainty out of planning for your financial future. Working together, Sean can help you feel more confident, connected, and in control of your financial life. For more information please visit www.ameripriseadvisors.com/sean.p.durkin or call 401.921.3688.
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.