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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 Feb 25, 2019
Monday Feb 25, 2019
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 March 2nd at 7:30 PM. For more information you can go to www.corememory.io
Saturday Feb 23, 2019
Saturday Feb 23, 2019
In this program WCRI host Mike Maino and The Newport Music Festivals Executive Director Pamela Pantos listen and discuss music for Chamber Strings. 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.
Saturday Feb 23, 2019
Saturday Feb 23, 2019
In this weeks WCRI Classical Kids Hour hosts Jamie & Pamela invite you to join them as they listen to Ann Rachlin in her beautiful Classical Music & Stories series with Handel’s Royal Fireworks!
Tuesday Feb 19, 2019
Tuesday Feb 19, 2019
On this week's show Joe listens to jazz keyboard masters Bill Charlap and Renee Rosnes from their 2010 EMI recording "Double Portrait".
Tuesday Feb 19, 2019
Tuesday Feb 19, 2019
This week Musica Dolce is the subject of the program with Paul Rosenbloom, Artistic Director. We talk about the upcoming season and listen to some selections from the concert that will be held on Sunday March 3rd at 4:00 PM. For more information you can go to www.musicadolce.org
Monday Feb 11, 2019
Monday Feb 11, 2019
In this weeks WCRI Classical Kids Hour hosts Jamie & Pamela invite you to join them as they listen to Heigh-Ho Mozart. This wonderful Disney album filled with your favorite Disney tunes in the style of Great Classical Composers!
Monday Feb 11, 2019
Monday Feb 11, 2019
In this program WCRI host Mike Maino and The Newport Music Festivals Executive Director Pamela Pantos listen and discuss music by American composers. 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.
Monday Feb 11, 2019
Monday Feb 11, 2019
The Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra is the subject of this week's program with Bruce Goldstein, President and John Masko, Guest Conductor. We talk about their upcoming concert and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on Sunday, March 3rd at 3:00 PM at McVinney Auditorium. For more information you can call (401) 274-4578 or go to www.nabsco.org
Monday Feb 11, 2019
Monday Feb 11, 2019
On this week's show Joe listens to saxophonist Stan Getz and trombonist J.J. Johnson from their 1957 Verve release "At The Opera House".
Wednesday Feb 06, 2019
Wednesday Feb 06, 2019
In this program WCRI host Mike Maino and The Newport Music Festivals Executive Director Pamela Pantos listen and discuss the first concert of the NMF 2019 season... Musical Journeys on Friday, July 5th at 8:00 pm. This concert features Après une Lecture de Dante – Fantasia quasi Sonata by Liszt, Songs of Travel by Vaughn Williams, Wanderer Fantasy, Op. 15 by Schubert and Souvenir de Florence by Tchaikovsky. 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.
Wednesday Feb 06, 2019
Wednesday Feb 06, 2019
In this weeks WCRI Classical Kids Hour hosts Jamie & Pamela invite you to join them as they listen to Calmus and others sing folk songs from around the world!
Wednesday Jan 30, 2019
Wednesday Jan 30, 2019
On this week's show Joe listens to trombonist Bob Brookmeyer and Flugelhorn player Kenny Wheeler from their 2003 Artists House release "Island".
Wednesday Jan 30, 2019
Wednesday Jan 30, 2019
The Community Player's production of 'Almost Maine' is the subject of this week's program, with Valerie Remillard, Director. We talk about the upcoming play to be held at the Jenks Theatre, Pawtucket RI and listen to some of the music that will be used in scene transitions. The play will be performed starting February 22nd. For more information you can go to www.thecommunityplayers.net
Tuesday Jan 29, 2019
Tuesday Jan 29, 2019
This month on The 95.9 Company Break Mike talks with Noodle Revolution owner Kade Feldman. Noodle Revolution is a Globally-Inspired Noodle Shop featuring Comfort/Street food from around the world. Popular menus include varieties of Wok-Fried Noodles, Ramen, Pho, Rice, Pastas, Noodle Soups, Dumplings, Salads, Burgers, Tacos and more. Noodle Revolution is located at 87 Oak St. in Westerly, Rhode Island. You can call them at 1-401-596-9559 or visit their Facebook page by clicking HERE
Monday Jan 28, 2019
Monday Jan 28, 2019
On this week's show Joe listens to a 1995 Arbors Records recording "Calling Berlin" Volume 1, with Ruby Braff, cornet; Ellis Larkins, piano; and special quest Bucky Pizzarelli on guitar.
Friday Jan 25, 2019
Friday Jan 25, 2019
This week The R I Wind Ensemble is the subject of the program with Dr.Robert Franzblau, Conductor. We talk about their upcoming spring concerts and listen to some selections that will be performed during their February 17th concert. For more information you can go to www.riwe.org
Tuesday Jan 22, 2019
Tuesday Jan 22, 2019
In this program WCRI host Mike Maino and The Newport Music Festivals Executive Director Pamela Pantos listen and discuss Calmus Ensemble. Calmus Vocal Ensemble will be performing at the Newport Art Museum on Friday March 1st @ 7PM as part of the Newport Music Festival Chamber Music Series. 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 Jan 22, 2019
Tuesday Jan 22, 2019
In this weeks WCRI Classical Kids Hour hosts Jamie & Pamela invite you to join them as they listen to Part II of The Magic Flute...Mozart’s enchanting fairytale presented by the Metropolitan Opera!
Thursday Jan 17, 2019
Thursday Jan 17, 2019
On this week's show Joe listens to pianist and composer Horace Silver from his 1996 Impulse recording "The Hard Bop Grand Pop" with Claudio Roditi, Trumpet and Flugelhorn; Michael Breaker, tenor sax; Steve Turre, trombone; Ronnie Cuber, trombone; Ron Carter, bass; and Lewis Nash, drums.
Thursday Jan 17, 2019
Thursday Jan 17, 2019
This week the Eastern CT Symphony Orchestra is the subject of the program with Caleb Bailey, Executive Director. We talk about their upcoming Spring concerts and listen to some selections that will be performed at the Garde Arts Center, 289 State Street, New London, CT. For more information you can go to www.ectsymphony.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.