Conducting Conversations

10-17-21 Core Memory Concerts - Conducting Conversations

This week Core Memory Concerts is the subject of the program with Craig Maynard, Artistic Director. He'll talk about the upcoming season that has been changed because of the pandemic restrictions and how they plan to proceed. We'll listen to some selections from the concerts that will be held October 30th, November 6th and 7th and December 4th. For more information you can go to www.corememorymusic.com​

10-10-21 URI Guitar Festival - Conducting Conversations

The URI Guitar Festival is the subject of this week's program with Adam Levin, Artistic Director. We talk about the concerts that will be presented October 14th to the 17th at several different locations. The event will feature over a dozen performers. For more information you can go to https://www.uriguitarfestival.org/
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10-03-21 Connecticut Gilbert & Sullivan Society - Conducting Conversations

The CT Gilbert and Sullivan Society is the subject of this week's program with Dr. John Dreslin, Music Director. We talk about the upcoming event to be held at Valley Regional High School, Deep River CT and listen to some of the music from Ruddigore that will be performed November 6th and 7th. For more information you can call 860 554-1256 or go to www.CTGandS.org

09-26-21 Glocester Scarecrow Festival - Conducting Conversations

The Glocester Scarecrow Festival is the subject of this week's program with Mark Rechter, Chairperson and Event Coordinator. We talk about the Festival that will be presented on Saturday, October 16th from 11:30 AM until 9:00 PM. The event will feature over 10 scarecrows lining the streets of Chepachet RI, many music groups, the Big Nazo and fun family activities. For more information you can go to www.glocesterscarecrowfestival.org/

09-19-21 Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra - Conducting Conversations

The Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra is the subject of this week's program with Crikkett Young, Vice President and Kristo Kondakci, Music Director and Conductor. We talk about their upcoming season and listen to some of the music that will be presented in the October 31st concert at McVinney Auditorium in Providence. For more information you can call (401) 274-4578, or go to www.nabsco.org

09-12-21 The Wakefield Village Association‘s Oktoberfest - Conducting Conversations

The Wakefield Village Association’s Oktoberfest is the subject of this week's program with Kenny Burke, Event Coordinator and Kenny Tetzner, President. We talk about the Festival that will be presented on Saturday, October 2nd from noon until 11:00 PM. The event will feature many music groups and Oktoberfest activities. For more information you can go to https://www.wakefieldvillageassociation.com/

09-05-21 URI, University Artist Series - Conducting Conversations

The URI, University Artist Series is the subject of this week's program with Rene De La Garza, baritone and David Gilliland, pianist. We talk about the concert that will be presented on September 12th, at 3 PM. The event will also feature soprano Melissa Joseph and take place at the URI Concert Hall. For more information you can go to https://web.uri.edu/music/​

08-29-21 Pianist, Composer, Music Director & Winner of 7 Emmy's Mike Renzi - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Mike Renzi, pianist, composer, music director and winner of seven Emmy Awards. We'll listen to examples of his music from his many CDs, discuss his career and how he came to work with Mel Torme, Peggy Lee, Tony Bennett, Maureen McGovern and many more. He’s also a member of the RI Music Hall of Fame. For more information you can go to http://rhodeislandmusichalloffame.com/site/?page_id=1901​

08-22-21 Mystic River Chorale - Conducting Conversations

The Mystic River Chorale is the subject of this week's program with Frank Zilinyi, Artistic Director; Tim Rooney, President and Michelle Mencer, V.P. We talk about Frank’s new position as Artistic and Music Director and what the Chorale will be doing next. The music we listen to is from past concerts Frank has been associated with. For more information you can  go to www.mysticriverchorale.org

08-15-21 Mamma Mia at Theatre by the Sea - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's presentation of “Mamma Mia” is the subject of this week's program with Lexie Dorsett Sharp and Jesse Sharp, playing the leading roles. We talk about the musical, which runs from 8/18 to 9/5, 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

08-08-21 Music of Cole Porter - Conducting Conversations

The subject of this week's program is the music of Cole Porter with Mike Maino. Mike has a chance to do another in a series about great American Artists. He'll talk about Cole Porter's 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

08-01-21 - George T. Marshall of RI International Film Festival - Conducting Conversations

This week The RI International Film Festival is the subject of the program with George T. Marshall, Executive Director. We talk about the upcoming Festival starting August 9th and listen to some selections of George’s favorite music. For more information you can call 401.861.4445 or go to www.film-festival.org

07-25-21 Jodie DeSalvo, Concert Pianist - Conducting Conversations

​This week we feature Jodie DeSalvo, concert pianist that's featured in the Brother's Keeper Concert series. We'll listen to examples of her music from her CDs, discuss her career and how she became part of the events at St. Peter's By The Sea. Concerts this year are on July 28th, August 18th and September 9th. For more information and tickets you can call 401 783-4623 or go to www.stpetersbythesea.com
 

07-18-21 Jane Robbins & Haley Swindal at Theatre by the Sea - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea is the subject of this week's program with Jana Robbins and Haley Swindal. We talk about their concert on July 24th and listen to some of the music they will perform that night. For more information you can call (401) 782-8587, or go to www.theatrebythesea.com​
 

07-11-21 Kingston Chamber Music Festival 2021 - Conducting Conversations

The Kingston Chamber Music Festival is the subject of this week's program with Natalie Zhu, Artistic Director, Pam Hunter, Ex. Director and Betsy Marcotte, President. We talk about the upcoming Festival and listen to some of the amazing music that will be presented at URI. This year the Festival will also air on WCRI. For more information you can go to www.kingstonchambermusic.org

07-04-21 Whaling City Sound - Conducting Conversations

Whaling City Sound, is the subject of this week's program, with Neal Weiss, President of the very successful production company. We talk about the many artists that have had CDs released over it’s 22 year history, and listen to music from six of those musicians. For more information call 617-899-9271, or go to www.whalingcitysound.com

06-27-21 - Newport Music Festival-Executive Director Gillian Fox - Conducting Conversations

This week The Newport Music Festival is the subject of the program, with Gillian Friedman Fox, Executive Director. We talk about their upcoming Concert Season that will live at many venues throughout Newport, and run Sunday, July 4, to July 20. For more information go to https://www.newportmusic.org
 

06-20-21 - Roger Williams Zoo Asian Lantern Spectacular - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature The Roger Williams Park Zoo, Asian Lantern Spectacular, as we talk to Jeremy Goodman, Executive Director about the amazing project. We'll listen to some of the music that is played in the background of the exhibit and talk about all that’s new at the Zoo. For more information you can go to www.rwpzoo.org

06-13-21 - Theatre by the Sea owner Bill Hanney - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's announcement of the 2021 season is the subject of this week's program, with Bill Hanney, owner of the theatre. We talk about this summer's events and how the theatre made it through the pandemic. The music will be by three of the performers coming to do concerts, Nicholas King, Emily Luther, and Liz Callaway. For more information you can call (401) 782-8587 or go to www.theatrebythesea.com​

06-06-21 - Classical Guitarist Aaron-Larget Caplan - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Aaron-Larget Caplan, classical guitarist. He’ll introduce his brand new album “Drifting” and we'll listen to examples of music from his other CDs. We’ll discuss his career and how he has had the opportunity to travel the world playing at great concert venues, and now as the pandemic is nearing an end, how he's been performing his “online concerts”. For more information you can go to www.alcguitar.com.