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Classical 95.9-FM WCRI

Classical 95.9-FM WCRI
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Local programming from southern R.I. & southeastern CT.‘s classical station

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Latest Episodes

This month, This Old Tree Doug introduces us to Kongeegen, or the 1,500-year-old “King’s Oak,” deep inside a forest called Jægerspris Nordskov in Denmark. The tree is named after 19th-century King Frederik VII, who owned a nearby castle with his wife... more

This week, Joe is featuring Composer/Arranger Michael Gibbs from his 1974 Act Records recording, titled “Big Music.”

Compass Hardware in Charlestown, RI, is the subject of this week's program with Skip Graf, General Manager. We talk about his role in this over 60-year-old, locally owned institution. It’s an amazing story of what originally started as a store that m... more

This week, Joe is featuring Pianist Chick Corea from his 2000 Stretch Records recording titled “Solo Piano: Standards (Part Two).”

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Recent Guests

Jim Robitaille
Jazz guitarist and guitarist with guitar synthesizer featured on Sonic
Whaling City Sound Records
Episode: 07-10-26 Guitarist Jim Robitaille "Sonic" - Jazz After Dinner
Han Ji-Wang
Performer featured in festival programming
Newport Classical festival lineup
Episode: 07-04-26 Celebrating America's 250th! - WCRI's Kids Hour
Anthony Triompho
Performer featured in festival programming
Newport Classical festival lineup
Episode: 07-04-26 Celebrating America's 250th! - WCRI's Kids Hour
Elise Felker
Festival director of marketing for Newport Classical
Newport Classical
Episode: 07-04-26 Celebrating America's 250th! - WCRI's Kids Hour
Natalie Zhu
Artistic Director of the Kingston Chamber Music Festival
Kingston Chamber Music Festival
Episode: 06-28-26 Kingston Chamber Music Festival 2026 - Conducting Conversations
Andrew Tufano
Actor portraying Sonny, Dance Captain
Theatre By The Sea
Episode: 06-21-26 Theatre By The Sea's Upcoming Production of Grease - Conducting Conversations
Nick Cortazzo
Actor portraying Danny, Dance Captain
Theatre By The Sea
Episode: 06-21-26 Theatre By The Sea's Upcoming Production of Grease - Conducting Conversations
Katherine Center
New York Times best-selling author of over 12 novels
Author
Episode: 06-13-26 New York Times Best Selling Author Katherine Center-The Shippers - Ocean House Author Series
Kristen Bach
Artist and former performer, special guest on the program
Artist and former performer
Episode: 06-14-26 Artist Del-Bourree & Kristen Bach - Conducting Conversations

Hosts

Deborah Goodrich Royce
Host of Ocean House Author Series; author and actor with focus on literary craft and storytelling
Joe Perillo
Host of Jazz After Dinner; long-running host with a focus on jazz programming and artist spotlights
Mike Meno
Host of Conducting Conversations; discusses orchestral leadership and music programming
Mike Mano
Host of Conducting Conversations; local arts programming presence

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 41 ratings
  • Great podcast l've listen more than 10 years

    Podcast Addict
    5
    narrowapp
    4 years ago
  • Great Music 🎶 🎻🎼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

    Young and old can enjoy this. I passed this program on to my son’s phone, so he can listen to it while studying📚

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    🦋🙏💕
    United States5 years ago
  • Good shows, annoying setup

    Great shows, but I wish each show was published as a separate podcast so I can get the shows I want without having to get the rest with it.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Starwarsislove
    United States6 years ago
  • Good Stuff!

    Both of these shows are really good with lots of music. Conducting Conversations has interviews with many different artists & groups and plays the music from their current project. My Music is pure classical and is pieces by artists you may have never heard of but are glad you finally do when once you get a listen. If you live in New England these peograms will mean a little more since they are Rhode Island based but they are deffinately worth a listen for anyone!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JWSTS
    United States18 years ago

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Talking Points

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07-12-26 Marguerite Donnelly, Executive Director of the Mary D Fund - Conducting Conversations
Q: How does the fund ensure every donation goes to those in need?
There are no administrative costs; the fund pays bills directly and maintains a Mary D family approach through each donor meeting to preserve dignity.
07-12-26 Marguerite Donnelly, Executive Director of the Mary D Fund - Conducting Conversations
Q: What inspired the Mary D Fund to start, and how did it come to be?
The fund started from the mother's example and a faith-based community effort initiated by Father Randall, which grew into a formal mechanism to help islanders with bills and essential needs, funded by donors and supported by ecumenical partners.
06-14-26 Artist Del-Bourree & Kristen Bach - Conducting Conversations
Q: What led you to settle in Mystic, Connecticut?
We were looking for a good balance between city life and a nicer place to live, and after visiting and staying at the Whalers Inn and knowing people at the Mystic Seaport area, we decided to move there about 23 years ago.
06-14-26 Artist Del-Bourree & Kristen Bach - Conducting Conversations
Q: Where did you two meet and how did your collaboration start?
We met during a performance of Princess Ida with the New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players at Symphony Space in New York City in 1983, and over time we worked together more and eventually became a couple and collaborators.
06-07-26 Dan Brandl, Executive Director LaGrua Center - Conducting Conversations
Q: What does the LaGrua Center do for the community?
The center serves as a cultural hub offering concerts, art exhibitions, and talks, while also hosting and partnering with other nonprofits to provide accessible programming and community engagement.

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2. Han Ji-Wang
3. Anthony Triompho
4. Elise Felker
5. Natalie Zhu
6. Andrew Tufano
7. Nick Cortazzo
8. Katherine Center

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