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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 Jun 18, 2018
Monday Jun 18, 2018
In this program WCRI Host Mike Maino and The Newport Music Festivals Executive Director Pamela Pantos recap the performaces coming to the Nepwort Music Festivals 50th Anniversary season. For more information or to purchase tickets visit newportmusic.org or call 401-849-0700.
Monday Jun 18, 2018
Monday Jun 18, 2018
Theatre By The Sea's production of “Mama Mia" is the subject of this week's program with Kevin Hill, Artistic Director of the Theatre, he'll also be Director and Choreographer of this production, and Malia Monk and Nick Jones, stars of the show. 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 18, 2018
Monday Jun 18, 2018
On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe features trumpeter Miles Davis from his 1961 Columbia recording "Someday My Prince Will Come"
Monday Jun 11, 2018
Monday Jun 11, 2018
In this program WCRI Host Mike Maino and The Newport Music Festivals Executive Director Pamela Pantos discuss the Nepwort Music Festivals 50th Anniversary Gala on July 15th at Ochre Court. This very special concert has limited seating and will feature violin virtuoso Joshua Bell. For more information or to purchase tickets visit newportmusic.org or call 401-849-0700.
Monday Jun 11, 2018
Monday Jun 11, 2018
This week we feature The Liberty Voices, an amazing eight voice a cappella group from Orlando Florida. Derrick Johnson is the arranger and director of what's been called “one of America's premier vocal groups". For more information on the Liberty Voices CLICK HERE.
Monday Jun 11, 2018
Monday Jun 11, 2018
On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe features saxophonist James Moody with Kenny Barron, Piano, Larry Ridley, bass and Freddie Waits, drums from his 1973 Muse recording "Feelin' It Together".
Monday Jun 04, 2018
Monday Jun 04, 2018
This month on The 95.9 Company Break Mike talks with Jamestown author Mike Freeman who has written a new book called “Neither Mountain Nor River.” The memoir chronicles Freeman’s belief in family and faith, and how the outdoors has helped him to get in touch with both. It is Freeman’s second book, following “Drifting: Two Weeks on the Hudson,” which was published in 2011 (info. from article written by Ken Shane of the Jamestown Press). To purchase a copy of the book CLICK HERE.
Monday Jun 04, 2018
Monday Jun 04, 2018
In this program WCRI Host Mike Maino and The Newport Music Festivals Executive Director Pamela Pantos discuss many of the performances that will be performed at The Elm's. There aree six morning concerts this summer, which are on Monday through Wednesday of the two full weeks, so that is July 9, 10, 11 and 16, 17, and 18. For more information or to purchase tickets visit newportmusic.org or call 401-849-0700.
Monday Jun 04, 2018
Monday Jun 04, 2018
The subject of this week's program is the music of Cole Porter with Mike Maino. Mike has a chance to do another show in a series about great American Artists. He will talk about Cole Porters' 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
Monday Jun 04, 2018
Monday Jun 04, 2018
On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe features saxophonist Ralph Moore with Benny Green, piano, Peter Washington, bass and Billy Higgins,drums from his 1993 Savoy recording "Who It Is You Are".
Tuesday May 29, 2018
Tuesday May 29, 2018
Theatre By The Sea's production of “Ain't Misbehavin" is the subject of this week's program, with Bill Hanney, owner of the theatre and Jeffery Eugene Johnson, one of the stars of the show. We talk about the musical and listen to some very popular songs from it. For more information you can call (401) 782-8587 or go to www.theatrebythesea.com
Tuesday May 29, 2018
Tuesday May 29, 2018
On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe features, from their 1989 recording, "The West Coast All-Stars Play the Music of Bill Holman".
Tuesday May 22, 2018
Tuesday May 22, 2018
In this program WCRI Host Mike Maino and The Newport Music Festivals Executive Director Pamela Pantos discuss, Spanish Morning, a beautiful program being performed on Tuesday, July 10th at 11:00 am at The Elms. They are very grateful to Robert Connell and Michelle Duffy for their generous sponsorship of this concert. Featured in this concert is Daniel del Pino a wonderful pianist who has been a Festival Artist since 2001. For more information or to purchase tickets visit newportmusic.org or call 401-849-0700.
Monday May 21, 2018
Monday May 21, 2018
The Jamestown Community Piano Association is the subject of this week's program with Nancy Benett, Program Director We talk about their upcoming concerts and listen to some of the music being presented at the spring concerts at St. Matthew's Church in Jamestown. For more information you can call 401-423-0515.
Monday May 21, 2018
Monday May 21, 2018
On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe features bassist John Patitucci from his 2001 Concord Records recording "Communion".
Monday May 14, 2018
Monday May 14, 2018
In this program WCRI Host Mike Maino and The Newport Music Festivals Executive Director Pamela Pantos talk about the Wednesday, July 18th concert – Rossini Opera and More which will be performed at The Breakers at 8:00 pm. This concert is an homage to the very first concert of the Newport Music Festival in 1969. Rossini wrote lots of lighter enjoyable pieces that make sense in the Mansions of Newport, which is where the Festival primarily played. For more information or to purchase tickets visit newportmusic.org or call 401-849-0700.
Monday May 14, 2018
Monday May 14, 2018
The Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra is the subject of this week's program with Ben Vickers, Music Director and Kathrine Winterstein, violinist. We talk about their upcoming concert and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on Sunday, June 10th, 1:00 PM at McVinney Auditorium. For more information you can call (401) 274-4578 or go to www.nabsco.org
Monday May 14, 2018
Monday May 14, 2018
On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe features pianist Walter Norris with George Mraz, bass and Aladar Pege on drums from the 1974 Enja Records recording "Drifting".
Monday May 07, 2018
Monday May 07, 2018
In this program WCRI Host Mike Maino and The Newport Music Festivals Executive Director Pamela Pantos talk about the 4 outstanding singers coming to perform on Saturday, July 14th, for an evening of French Opera. The festival will host four incredible singers this summer...Alexandra Batsios Soprano, Renee Rapier Mezzo, Santiago Ballerini Tenor, and Trevor Neal Baritone. For more information or to purchase tickets visit newportmusic.org or call 401-849-0700.
Monday May 07, 2018
Monday May 07, 2018
This month on The 95.9 Company Break Mike talks with Roger Williams Park Zoo Executive Director Dr. Jeremy Goodman about the zoo, exhibits, and what's new at the zoo this spring. Located amid 40 acres of beautiful woodlands, the Roger Williams Park Zoo provides visitors the opportunity to see animals from all over the globe – some more than a million years old. Naturalistic surroundings are home to more than 100 species of animals including a Komodo dragon, as well as zebras, red pandas, African elephants, Masai giraffes, snow leopards, bears, anteaters, flamingoes, sloths, and more! Kids from two to 102 have the opportunity to feed giraffes and harbor seals, as well as an array of farmyard animals. For something slightly out of the ordinary, visit our new Explore and Soar area offering an exhilarating zip ride, a train excursion through the woodlands, and camel rides. For more information call (401) 785-3510 or visit www.rwpzoo.org
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.