Classical 95.9-FM WCRI

09-08-19 Core Memory Concerts - Conducting Conversations

This week Core Memory Concerts is the subject of the program with Craig Maynard, Artistic Director. We talk about the upcoming season  and listen to some selections from the concert that will be held on Saturday September 14th at 7:30 PM. We also discuss the concerts on October 12th, November 9th, and December 14th. For more information you can go to www.corememory.io​

09-06-19 Vocalist Diane Schur - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring vocalist Diane Schuur from her 1993 GRP recording "Love Songs".

08-30-19 Cornetist/Arranger/Composer Thad Jones - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe features Cornetist/Arranger/Composer Thad Jones from his recording "Greetings and Salutations" with Mel Lewis, Jon Faddis and the Swedish Radio Jazz Orchestra.
 

09-01-19 Westerly Armory President Roberta Mudge - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Roberta Mudge Humble, Author, Professor and Founding President of Westerly Amory Restoration Inc. We talk about the history of the Armory and upcoming events, specifically the Armory benefit featuring the Narragansett Bay Chorus and quartets, on 9/15 at 3 PM. We'll listen to examples of some of the songs that may be performed that day and also listen to a few of Roberta's parody songs from her “Sing RI” book. For more information and tickets you can call 401 596-8554 or go to www.westerlyarmory.org  ​

08-17-19 Wild Birds Unlimited Warwick - The 95.9 Company Break

This month on The 95.9 Company Break we talk with Wild Birds Unlimited of Warwick owner Richard Del Sesto, backyard & wild bird expert Jane and retail specialist Nicholas. Summer is the most heavily bird-populated season in most of North America. Access to bird feeders allows nesting females to spend less time foraging, which can lead to better protection of eggs from predators, earlier fledging of the nestlings and higher survival rates of the broods. Once fledglings leave the nest, watch as their parents teach them to eat from your feeders. It's a fascinating interaction! For more information call 401-826-0606 or visit warwick.wbu.com

08-25-19 Music of Cole Porter - Conducting Conversations

The subject of this week's program is the music of Cole Porter with Mike Maino. Mike has a chance to do another in a series about great American composers. He'll talk about Cole Porter's life and play a variety of artists performing his music. For more information or comments about the show you can call (401) 294-9274, or email maino@classical959.com​

08-23-19 Baritone Saxophonist Gerry Mulligan - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring baritone saxophonist Gerry Mulligan from his July 1, 1960 live at the Newport Jazz Festival titled "Concert in the Rain". Released in 1996 on Flyright Records.

08-03-19 The Elms Retirement Residence - The 95.9 Company Break

This month on The 95.9 Company Break we talk with Guy Maiorano, Founder and Owner of The Elms. In 1985 he made it his mission to support residents with independent living balanced by personal assistance they could not get anywhere else. Enjoy the charm of Victorian architecture, spacious and relaxing community rooms and outdoor spaces, a vibrant and historic downtown and local community, and award-winning care that is always close at hand only at The Elms. For more information call (401) 596-4630 or visit www.elmsassistedliving.com

08-16-19 Pianist Keith Jarrett - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring pianist Keith Jarrett and his American Quartet with Dewey Redman, Charlie and Paul Motian from his 1992 Impulse recording "Silence".

08-09-19 Composer/Arranger Maris Schneider - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring composer/arranger Maria Schneider and her jazz orchestra from her 1994 Enja Records recording  'Evanescence'.

08-18-19 Concert Pianist Jodie DeSalvo - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Jodie DeSalvo, the concert pianist that's featured in the Brother's Keeper Concert series. We listen to examples of her music from her CDs, discuss her career and how she became part of the events at St. Peter's By The Sea. For more information and tickets you can call 401 783-4623 or go to www.stpetersbythesea.com ​

08-11-19 Theatre by the Sea-Saturday Night Fever - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's presentation of “Saturday Night Fever” is the subject of this week's program with Karen Kessler, Press Rep., Melissa Rapelje and Schyler Conaway, playing the leading roles. We talk about the musical and listen to some of the very popular songs from it. For more information you can call (401) 782-8587, or go to www.theatrebythesea.com​

08-04-19 Concert Pianist Kenneth Hamilton - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Kenneth Hamilton, concert pianist from Scotland. We'll listen to examples of his music from his recently released CD, “Ronald Stevenson Vol. 2”, discuss his career and how he became “one of the finest players of his generation”. He has appeared many times on TV, radio, and at festivals around the world.​

08-02-19 Pianist, Composer and Arranger Mary Lou Williams - Jazz After Dinner

On this week's show Joe is featuring pianist, composer and arranger Mary Lou Williams with the Andy Kirk 12 Clouds of Joy Orchestra from their 1936-1937 Decca Recording "Mary's Idea" as remastered and released in 1993 on GRP Records.

07-26-19 Pianist Lynne Arriale - Jazz After Dinner

On this week's show Joe is featuring pianist Lynne Arriale from her 1996 DMP recording "With Words Unspoken" with Drew Gress, bass and Steve Davis, drums.
 

07-28-19 TBTS's Late Nite Cabaret - Conducting Conversations

The Late Night Cabaret at Theatre By The Sea is the subject of this week's program with Poppy Champlin and Doreen Collins, the comedians that share the hosting role. We talk about the program and listen to some of the very popular songs from it. For more information you can call (401) 782-8587, or go to    www.theatrebythesea.com​

07-21-19 Violinist Irina Muresanu and Pianist Daniel Del Pino - WCRI’s Festival Series featuring The Newport Music Festival

In this program WCRI host Mike Maino welcomes Violinist Irina Muresanu & Pianist Daniel Del Pino who will be performing at the Newport Music Festival this season.
Romanian violinist Irina Muresanu has won the hearts of audiences and critics alike with her “irresistible” (Boston Globe), exciting, elegant and heartfelt performances of the classic, romantic and modern repertoire. An active chamber musician and recitalist, she is the winner of the Pro Musicis International Award, the Presser Music Award, the Kate Kinley Fellowship Award from the University of Illinois and the Arthur Foote Award from the Harvard Musical Association. For more information on Irina please visit https://www.irinamuresanu.com/
One of the leading Spanish concert pianists in the international scene, Daniel del Pino has performed in all five continents in some of the most prestigious venues, such as Salle Gaveau in Paris, Bulgaria Hall in Sofia, Atheneum G. Enescu in Bucharest, Auditorio Nacional in Madrid, Auditorio Manuel de Falla in Granada, Auditori in Barcelona, Teatro Arriaga in Bilbao, Taipei’s National Concert Hall and Carnegie Hall in New York City. He holds top prizes from international Piano Competitions Nueva Acrópolis, Ciudad de Ferrol, Fundación Guerrero, Her Majesty Princess Lalla Meriem, Jeunesses Musicales du Maroc, and Premio Jaen. For more information on Daniel please visit http://danieldelpino.weebly.com/
For more information on the Newport Music Festival or to purchase tickets please visit newportmusic.org 

07-21-19 WCRI Announcer Larry King - Conducting Conversations

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 web site www.classical959.com
 
 

07-14-19 Baritone Trevor Neal & Soprano Kara Shay Thomson - WCRI’s Festival Series featuring The Newport Music Festival

In this program WCRI host Mike Maino welcomes Baritone Trevore Neal & Soprano Kara Shay Thomson who will be performing at the Newport Music Festival this season.
Hailed by Opera News for his “warm and rich baritone”, Trevor Neal, is a favorite among audiences across the United States. The 2017/18 season has seen him at Opera San Jose in role debuts of Don Alfonso in Cosi Fan Tutte, Germont in La Traviata, Dutchman in The Flying Dutchman, and Rambaldo in La Rondine. He was previously a Herndon Foundation Emerging Artist at Virginia Opera where he sang the role of Kilian in Weber's Der Freischutz to critical acclaim. For more information on Trevor Neal please visit trevornealbaritone.com . 
Dramatic soprano, Kara Shay Thomson continues to build her expansive stage career by creating characters that push the limits both musically and dramatically and this year is no exception. Ms. Thomson opened the 2018-19 season with her debut of Balkis in Goundod's La Reine de Salba with Opera Odyssey. She follows with Turandot with Sarasota Opera and her debut of Salome with Dayton Opera. For more information on Kara Shay Thomson please visit karashaythomson.com .
For more information on the Newport Music Festival or to purchase tickets please visit newportmusic.org 

07-12-19 Saxophonist Harry Allen - Jazz After Dinner

On this week's show Joe is featuring saxophonist Harry Allen from his 1999 RCA Victor recording "Harry Allen Plays Ellington Songs" with Bill Charlap, piano; Peter Washington, bass and Kenny Washington, drums.