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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 Jan 14, 2019
Monday Jan 14, 2019
In this weeks WCRI Classical Kids Hour hosts Jamie & Pamela invite you to join them as they listen to Part I of The Magic Flute...Mozart’s enchanting fairytale presented by the Metropolitan Opera!
Monday Jan 14, 2019
Monday Jan 14, 2019
In this program WCRI host Mike Maino and The Newport Music Festivals Executive Director Pamela Pantos listen and discuss Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. 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 Jan 14, 2019
Monday Jan 14, 2019
On this week's show Joe listens to Pianist Oscar Peterson from his 1996 Telarc recording with Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Lewis Nash, drums; Roy Hargrove, trumpet; and Ralph Moore, tenor saxophone.
Monday Jan 14, 2019
Monday Jan 14, 2019
The Mystic River Chorale is the subject of this week's program with Dr. Frank Martginetti, Artistic Director and Kit Foster, President. We talk about the upcoming concert and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on Sunday January 20th at 3 PM at the Harkness Chapel, Connecticut College. For more information you can call(860) 460-1487 or go to www.mysticriverchorale.org
Monday Jan 07, 2019
Monday Jan 07, 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 Happy Birthday, Mr. Beethoven!
Monday Jan 07, 2019
Monday Jan 07, 2019
In this program WCRI host Mike Maino and The Newport Music Festivals Executive Director Pamela Pantos listen and discuss Ludwig van Beethoven. 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 Jan 07, 2019
Monday Jan 07, 2019
The Jamestown Community Piano Association is the subject of this week's program with Nancy Bennett, Program Director. We talk about their upcoming concerts and listen to some of the music being presented at the upcoming concerts at St. Matthew's Church in Jamestown. For more information you can call 401-423-0515.
Monday Jan 07, 2019
Monday Jan 07, 2019
On this week's show Joe listens to pianist Oscar Peterson from his 1995 Telarc recording "The More I See You" with Ray Brown, bass; Lewis Nash, drums; Lorne Lofsky, guitar; Clark Terry, trumpet; and Benny Carter, alto saxophone.
Friday Dec 28, 2018
Friday Dec 28, 2018
On this week's show Joe listens to the Bill Mays Trio with Bill Mays, piano; Martin Wind, bass and Matt Wilson, drums from their 2001 Palmetto recording "Summer Sketches".
Friday Dec 28, 2018
Friday Dec 28, 2018
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 2018 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 go to www.film-festival.org
Thursday Dec 27, 2018
Thursday Dec 27, 2018
In this weeks WCRI Classical Kids Hour hosts Jamie & Pamela invite you to join them as they listen to selections of Winter from Vivaldi's Four Seasons along with three fairy tales that accompanied by classical music...The Three Little Pigs, Ferdinand the Bull, and Goldilocks and the Three Bears.
Thursday Dec 27, 2018
Thursday Dec 27, 2018
In this program WCRI host Mike Maino and The Newport Music Festivals Executive Director Pamela Pantos listen and discuss English composers and their carols. 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.
Thursday Dec 20, 2018
Thursday Dec 20, 2018
The special guest on this week's program is Robert O'Connell. The singer, songwriter, pianist and former music teacher plays some of his all time favorite Christmas music, from Manilow to Straight No Chaser, and groups you may not have heard before. For more information or comments call (401) 294-9274, or email maino@classical959.com
Tuesday Dec 18, 2018
Tuesday Dec 18, 2018
In this weeks WCRI Classical Kids Hour hosts Jamie & Pamela invite you to join them as they listen to The Snowman by Raymond Briggs with Score by Howard Blake. This wonderful story was made into a half-hour animated television special for Channel 4 in 1982 that was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.
Tuesday Dec 18, 2018
Tuesday Dec 18, 2018
In this program WCRI host Mike Maino and The Newport Music Festivals Executive Director Pamela Pantos listen and discuss one of the most popular pieces of music this holiday season...George Frideric Handel's Messiah. 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 Dec 18, 2018
Tuesday Dec 18, 2018
The Granite Theatre's production of Annie, is the subject of this week's program, with Bobbie Doherty, in the role of Annie, Jim Doherty. We talk about the upcoming musical to be held at the Granite Theatre, Westerly RI, and listen to some of the music from the show, that will be performed until December 23. For more information call 401 596-2341 or go to www.granitetheatre.com
Monday Dec 10, 2018
Monday Dec 10, 2018
In this weeks WCRI Classical Kids Hour hosts Jamie & Pamela invite you to join them as they listen to a very popular story this time of year...The Nutcracker narrated by Ann Rachlin from her classical music & stories.
Monday Dec 10, 2018
Monday Dec 10, 2018
In this program WCRI host Mike Maino and The Newport Music Festivals Executive Director Pamela Pantos take a sneak peek at some of the music that will be heard at the Newport Music Festival this coming summer 2019. 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 Dec 10, 2018
Monday Dec 10, 2018
This week The Jamestown Community Band, is the subject of the program, with Don Smith, Music Director. We talk about their upcoming Holiday program, and listen to some selections from the concerts that will be held on Tuesday December 18, 7:00, at the Jamestown Recreation Center, 41 Conanicus Ave., Jamestown RI. For more information call, 401-368-8957.
Tuesday Dec 04, 2018
Tuesday Dec 04, 2018
This month on The 95.9 Company Break we continue our discussion with Suzanne Lane owner of The Gray Goose Cookery. Gray Goose Cookery is a one of a kind, independent, regional kitchen store. You'll find everything you need for yourself, or the perfect gift for a loved one, to make cooking easier, and more fun. Keep your kitchen well stocked with over 4,000 square feet of the finest professional quality cookware, cutlery, bakeware, kitchen appliances, gadgets and gourmet foods. Choose from brands such as Wusthof, Soda Stream, All Clad, Viking, Kitchenaid, Cuisinart, Lodge, Le Creuset, Krups and more! For more information call 401-315-5017 or visit graygoosecookery.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.