About This Station

Classical 95.9 WCRI is a classical music radio station serving Rhode Island, with its website pointing to a Westerly base and local weather for the area. Its core format is classical programming, but it also features specialty shows such as *Jazz After Dinner* with pianist Joe Parillo, *WCRI’s Kids Hour* for young arts enthusiasts, *This Old Tree* about historic trees, and *Conducting Conversations* with local arts figures. The station highlights its expanded reach by stating it “now owns the world classical network,” and offers live streaming, a mobile app, and local community-focused content like arts calendars, news headlines, and event listings. All programming is in English, with a strong emphasis on connecting classical music to the Rhode Island community.