2009-03

Liszt Hungarian Rhapsodies Played By Great Pianists - In this episode of My Music w/ Dr. Mark Malkovich, Dr. Malkovich plays music from Liszt Hungarian Rhapsodies Played By Great Pianists. As a composer, Liszt was one of the most prominent representatives of the "Neudeutsche schule" ("New German School"). He left behind a huge and diverse body of work, in which he influenced his forward-looking contemporaries and anticipated some 20th-century ideas and trends.

PPAC-A Chorus Line - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with one of his favorite guests...Director of Marketing for the Providence Performing Arts Center PJ Prokop. They discuss and play music from the upcoming performance of A Chorus Line at PPAC.  In an empty theatre, on a bare stage, casting for a new Broadway musical is almost complete. The field’s been narrowed down to just 17 dancers. For these men and women, this audition is the chance of a lifetime. It’s what they’ve worked for — with every drop of sweat, every hour of training, every day of their lives. It’s the one opportunity to do what they’ve always dreamed of. Not to be the star, but to get the job … to have the chance to dance and come through. But before the final cut is made, the director Zach asks each of them to talk about themselves. He starts by asking their name, age, hometown and reason for being a dancer. But Zach wants more than just their resumes. He wants to know about their families, friends, lovers, ambitions and careers. One by one, they come forward. Some are shy or reluctant, while others are more than happy to reveal their innermost thoughts. From funny to heartbreaking, these 17 dancers share with us the stories of their lives. They put themselves on the line to get a job on the line. And when they’re done, so is the audition. And the final chorus line of 8 dancers is chosen.

The Grand Piano Era - In this episode of My Music w/ Dr. Mark Malkovich, Dr. Malkovich plays movie music from The Grand Piano Era.

Providence Singers-Anniversaries - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Chris Hauck Marketing Director for the Providence Singers. They play music from and talk about the Providence Singers upcoming performance Anniversaries..a celebration of poets, presidents, and composers.

The Golden Age of Hollywood - In this episode of My Music w/ Dr. Mark Malkovich, Dr. Malkovich plays movie music from Hollywoods Golden Age.

Happy St. Patrick's Day - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike has some help from co-hosts Eddie Dillon and Aoife Clancy as they play you some Irish favorites!

Great Opera Stars - In this episode of My Music w/ Dr. Mark Malkovich, Dr. Malkovich plays music sung by some of the Greatest Opera Stars.

Foundling - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with members of the classical group Foundling.  Visit their web-site at http://www.foundling.org/ for more information on upcoming shows and members of the group.

Rarities of Piano Music - In this episode of My Music w/ Dr. Mark Malkovich, Dr. Malkovich plays piano music rarities at "Schloss vor Husum" from the 1989-96 festival.

Eddie Dillon and Aoife Clancy - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with his favorite Irish friends Eddie Dillon and Aoife Clancy. They discuss their current recordings and play some of their favorite music selections.