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Classical 95.9-FM WCRI
Local programming from southern R.I. & southeastern CT.‘s classical station
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Thursday Jul 11, 2019
Thursday Jul 11, 2019
Theatre By The Sea's presentation of “Newsies” is the subject of this week's program with Karen Kessler, Press Rep., and Clay Roberts, playing the roll of Jack Kelly. 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
Thursday Jul 11, 2019
Thursday Jul 11, 2019
On this week's show Joe is featuring Trumpeter Terence Blanchard from his 1995 Sony/Columbia recording "Romantic Defiance" with Kenny Garrett, tenor sax; Edward Simon, piano; Chris Thomas, bass and Troy Davis, drums.
Monday Jul 08, 2019
Monday Jul 08, 2019
In this program WCRI host Mike Maino welcomes violinist Stephanie Chase who will once again be performing at the Newport Music Festival this season. Stephanie Chase is internationally recognized as “one of the violin greats of our era” (Newhouse Newspapers) through solo appearances with more than 170 orchestras that include the New York and Hong Kong Philharmonics and the Chicago, San Francisco, Atlanta, Baltimore, and London Symphony Orchestras. She has judged for the violin concerto competitions at The Juilliard School; the Concorso Postacchini in Fermo, Italy; Concert Artists Guild String Competition; Hudson Valley String Competition, and Cooper International Violin Competition. Born in Illinois and renowned as a child prodigy starting at age two, Chase’s early violin teachers were her mother and Sally Thomas of The Juilliard School. She made her debut with the Chicago Symphony at eight and at Carnegie Hall at 18. For more on Stephanie, her music and career visit stephaniechase.com. For more information on the Newport Music Festival or to purchase tickets please visit newportmusic.org
Monday Jul 08, 2019
Monday Jul 08, 2019
This month on The 95.9 Company Break we talk with Joanna Papineau Allen owner of OMO Jewels & Gifts. OMO is a curated collection of American made jewelry, ceramics, hand blown glass and much more. We represent artists throughout the country who are committed to their craft and offer only the highest quality goods. We are constantly finding new and unique items to add to our selection of wonderfully handcrafted works. Whether you're looking for a wedding, baby, hostess gift or even a treat for yourself, OMO has that special something. Complimentary gift wrap and bridal registry is available. For more information call 860-961-4678 or visit omojewels.com
Monday Jul 08, 2019
Monday Jul 08, 2019
The Kingston Chamber Music Festival is the subject of this week's program, with Natalie Zhu, Artistic Director and Betsy Marcotte. We talk about the upcoming Festival and listen to some of the amazing music from last year's concerts. The Festival runs from July 24th to August 4th at the University of Rhode Island Fine Arts Center. For more information you can go to www.kingstonchambermusic.org
Monday Jul 08, 2019
Monday Jul 08, 2019
On this week's show Joe is featuring Louis Armstrong and Oscar Peterson from their 1957 Verve recording Louis Armstrong Meets Oscar Peterson also with Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass and Louis Bellson, drums.
Friday Jul 05, 2019
Friday Jul 05, 2019
In this special program host Mike Maino speaks with The Chorus of Westerly music director Andrew Howell and Ryan Saunders Executive Director about the chorus performances since last July 4th as well as what's ahead for the chorus. As a both a performing arts organization and the owners of a performing arts center (the George Kent Performance Hall), the Chorus of Westerly's primary reasons for existence are to perform, present, and offer great musical performances and educational programs to the greater Westerly community, Rhode Island, and southeastern Connecticut. For more information on The Chorus of Westerly visit www.chorusofwesterly.org
Monday Jul 01, 2019
Monday Jul 01, 2019
The Contemporary Theater Company is the subject of this week's program, with Tammy Brown, Associate Artistic Director. We talk about their upcoming events and listen to some of the music from “An Improvised Soap Opera”, one of the many programs they will be presenting this summer. For more information you can call 401 218-0282, or go to www.thecontemporarytheater.com
Monday Jul 01, 2019
Monday Jul 01, 2019
On this week's show Joe is featuring jazz pianist and vocalist Chris Anderson from his 1987 Mapleshade recording "Love Locked Out".
Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
In this weeks WCRI Classical Kids Hour hosts Jamie & Pamela invite you to join them as they listen Mozart's Magic Fantasy: A Journey Through 'The Magic Flute'. A young girl falls into a production of Mozart's great opera "The Magic Flute." Sarah, Prince Tamino and a faint-hearted dragon embark on a magic journey from the dark realm of the Queen of the Night to Sarastro's enchanted castle, with only a magic flute and bells to guide them to the princess Pamina. Together they reunite Prince Tamino with his Princess and help the birdman Papageno find his Papagena. For more information on programs like Mozart's Magic Fantasy visit classicalkidsnfp.org
Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
In this program WCRI host Mike Maino and The Newport Music Festivals Executive Director Pamela Pantos continue to preview the Newport Music Festival 2019 Season. In today's show they discuss the Newport Music Festival 2019 Gala on Sunday July 28th @ 6PM featuring Nathan Gunn at Ochre Court. Nathan Gunn is widely acclaimed for his diverse performing career bridging the genres of opera, musical theatre, and recital. Gunn grew up in South Bend, Indiana doing what most Midwestern boys do: playing sports, working hard at school, and spending time with his family. His interest in music became a passion during his junior year of high school when he was introduced to Mozart’s opera, Die Zauberflöte. Consumed by a desire to learn more, Nathan attended the University of Illinois (the third generation in his family to attend the school) to study music. For more information on the Newport Music Festival or to purchase tickets to one of their concerts visit newportmusic.org or call 401-849-0700.
Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
This month on The 95.9 Company Break we talk with Frank and his granddaughter Margaret Celico about The Wine Store in Westerly. The Wine Store Warehouse is a family owned business, serving Westerly, Rhode Island, and the surrounding community for over 30 years. They strive to provide their customers with an unrivaled shopping experience. Looking for a bottle of wine to enjoy with dinner? Planning a drink menu for an event? Their knowledgeable staff and extensive inventory will always ensure that your needs are met. Call 401-596-6160 or visit thewinestoreri.com . The Wine Store, Route 1, Westerly. Look for the giant wine bottle!
Monday Jun 24, 2019
Monday Jun 24, 2019
This week The RI International Film Festival is the subject of the program with George T. Marshall, Executive Director. We talk about the great movie scores of 2019 and listen to some selections from this year's “Blockbuster” films that might be up for some awards. For more information you can call 401.861.4445 or you can go to www.film-festival.org
Monday Jun 24, 2019
Monday Jun 24, 2019
On this week's show Joe is featuring the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra's 1997 New World Records recording "Lickety Split" featuring the music and arrangements of Pianist Jim McNeely.
Tuesday Jun 18, 2019
Tuesday Jun 18, 2019
In this weeks WCRI Classical Kids Hour hosts Jamie & Pamela invite you to join them as they listen to A Musical Journey To The Moon! Gustav Holst’s ‘Planet Suite’ sets the scene for a ‘live’ musical Space Adventure – enhanced by the real voices of Mission Control and the Astronauts – this thrilling musical journey has been performed in the London Planetarium and is a hit with kids globally – and even out in space! The music is performed by the Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Sir Simon Rattle. For more information on Ann Rachlin's Classical Music & Stories visit HERE
Tuesday Jun 18, 2019
Tuesday Jun 18, 2019
In this program WCRI host Mike Maino and The Newport Music Festivals Executive Director Pamela Pantos continue to preview the Newport Music Festival 2019 Season. In today's show they discuss Bon Matin concert at The Elm's on Monday, July 15 @ 11:00 am. This morning program begins with two exquisite solo harp pieces. Une Châtelaine en sa Tour translates as "A noblewoman in her tower" and is derived from a beautiful poem. The title indicates the mood of the composition, which is beautiful, flowing, tasteful, and refined, qualities that mark all of Fauré's music. His Impromptu Op. 86 was written for the Paris Conservatory competition and has an air of magnificence while utilizing the many colors of the harp. For more information on the Newport Music Festival or to purchase tickets to one of their concerts visit newportmusic.org or call 401-849-0700.
Tuesday Jun 18, 2019
Tuesday Jun 18, 2019
This week on The 95.9 Company Break Mike talks with Russ Partridge Executive Director of the Warm Shelter in Westerly. The WARM Center is a comprehensive social services agency providing professional and compassionate wraparound programming for those in need in southern Rhode Island and southeastern Connecticut. They pride themselves on treating everyone who seeks their services with compassion, dignity and respect. To find out more go to warmcenter.org or call (401) 596-WARM.
Monday Jun 17, 2019
Monday Jun 17, 2019
Theatre By The Sea's presentation of “Singin' In The Rain” is the subject of this week's program with Karen Kessler, Press Rep., and Allsun O'Malley, playing the Debbie Reynolds roll. 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
Monday Jun 17, 2019
Monday Jun 17, 2019
On this week's show Joe is featuring the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra 2001 Planet Arts recording "Can I Persuade You?"
Monday Jun 10, 2019
Monday Jun 10, 2019
In this weeks WCRI Classical Kids Hour hosts Jamie & Pamela invite you to join them as they listen to Casey at the Bat, The Tortoise and the Hare and more. These stories are part of the Maestro Classics collection and you can find out more about them and others by visiting www.maestroclassics.com
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.