Conducting Conversations

01-03-21 - 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 great movie scores of 2020 and listen to some selections from this year's “Blockbuster” films that might      be up for some awards. For more information you can call 401.861.4445 or go to www.film-festival.org

12-27-20 - A Boston Pops Christmas with Keith Lockhart - Conducting Conversations

A Boston Pops Christmas, with Keith Lockhart, is the subject of this week's program. We dug into the archives of past Conducting Conversations shows when we talked to Keith about the Pops Christmas CD, “Sleigh Ride”, and listen to some of the music from one the Pops best selling recordings. For more information you can go to www.bso.org

12-20-20 - Evan Gendreau, Pianist, Composer & Writer - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Evan Gendreau, pianist, composer, and writer. We'll talk about his incredible talent on the piano and many other facets of his young life. The music we'll be listening to will all be played by him, some of which he composed, with some holiday favorites. His mother Melanie joins the conversation. For more information you can go to www.melaniegendreau.com​

12-13-20 - Jamestown Community Chorus - Conducting Conversations

This week The Jamestown Community Chorus is the subject of the program with B. J. Whitehouse, Music Director. We talk about their Virtual Choir Holiday Video program and listen to some selections from the concert that is now being held online . For more information you can call 401-423-1574 or go to www.jamestownchorus.com.
 
 
 

12-06-20 - The Very Merry Dickens Carolers - Conducting Conversations

The Very Merry Dickens Carolers are this week's feature with Louise Tetreau, owner and Melanie Gendreau, Marketing Director. We'll talk about their experiences performing all over New England as well as their time doing charity work. The music will be from some of their vast Holiday repertoire. For more information check them out on Facebook.

11-29-20 - Coast Guard House Wine Director Elisa Wybraniec - Conducting Conversations

The second of a two part show on The Coast Guard House, a great New England restaurant and landmark. Elisa Wybraniec, Wine Director talks with Mike and Co-Host Gail Jencik, about the wine menu and the large variety CGH offers. We listen to music by Henry Mancini, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and more to set the mood. For more information you can call (401) 789-0700 or go to www.TheCoastGuardHouse.com

11-22-20 Aaron Larget-Caplan - Classical Guitarist - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Aaron-Larget Caplan, classical guitarist. We'll listen to examples of his music from his CDs, discuss his career and how he has had the opportunity to travel the world playing at great concert venues, and now during the pandemic, how he's been performing his “online concerts”. For more information you can go to www.alcguitar.com
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11-15-20 The Coast Guard House - Conducting Conversations

The Coast Guard House, a great New England restaurant and landmark, is the subject of this week's program. Bob Leonard, co-owner, talks about the history of the building, the menu, the staff, and the slogan which has been Sea Food, Sea Friends, Sea View, and now they've added, See Hope. We listen to music by DeBussey, “The Sea”, to set the mood. For more information you can call (401) 789-0700 or go to www.TheCoastGuardHouse.com ​.

11-08-20 Melanie Gendreau- Actress, Vocalist, and Teaching Artist - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Melanie Gendreau, actress, vocalist, and teaching artist. We'll talk about her experiences on the stage as well as her time teaching and now doing voice over work. The music will be from some of the shows she has been in...RENT, A Chorus Line, Les Mis., and more. For more information you can go to www.melaniegendreau.com​
 

11-01-20 Elizabeth Falk & Martin Piecuch - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Elizabeth Falk, play write, producer and director, along with Martin Piecuch, conductor and wind soloist. We'll talk about their travels around the world, new shows and new music they've produced and how they're lives have changed during the pandemic. For more information you can go to www.elizabethfalk.com or www.martinpiecuch.com​.

10-25-20 From the WCRI Archive-Dr. Mark Malkovich discussing Victor Borge - Conducting Conversations

The subject of this week's program is the music and comedy of Victor Borge. Mike has a chance to bring a show out of the Conducting Conversations archives from January 2008. When Dr. Mark Malkovich was his guest and they talk about Mark's special relationship with the super star of piano and comedy. For more information or comments about the show you can call  (401) 294-9274, or email maino@classical959.com

10-18-20 'The Forgetful Organization' by Stephen Capizzano - Conducting Conversations

The Forgetful Organization, a new book by Stephen Capizzano, is the subject of this week's program. Stephen and his wife Suzzanne talk about the recently released book and we listen to some music they have chosen to set the mood.  For more information you can call (860) 495-2187 or go to www.CapizzanoCo.com ​

10-11-20 Newport Music Festival's Neave Trio Concert - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature The Newport Music Festival's Neave Trio Concert. We talk to Mihail Velelov and listen to some of the music that the Trio will play in the concert on October 13th at 7 PM, at the Chandler in Newport. For more information you can go to www.newportmusic.org​

10-07-20 Newport Music Festival's Boyd Meets Girl Concert - Conducting Conversations

In this special mid week show we feature The Newport Music Festival's Boyd Meets Girl Concert. We talk to Laura Metcalf and Rupert Boyd and listen to some of the music that they'll play in the concert on October 14th at 7PM, at the Chandler in Newport. For more information you can go to www.newportmusic.org​

10-04-20 Newport Music Festival's Charlie Albright Concert - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature The Newport Music Festival's Charlie Albright Concert. We talk to Charlie and listen to some of the music that he'll play in the concert on October 12, 7:00 PM, at the Chandler in Newport. For more information you can go to www.newportmusic.org​

09-27-20 Roger Williams Zoo-Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular 2020 - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature The Roger Williams Park Zoo, Jack-o-lantern Spectacular. We talk to Jeremy Goodman, Executive Director. We'll listen to some of the music that is played in the background of the exhibit  and talk about it's creation. For more information you can go to www.rwpzoo.org
 

09-20-20 Avalonia Land Conservancy - Conducting Conversations

The Avalonia Land Conservancy, is the subject of this week's program with Terri Eickel, Development and Programming Director. We talk about their plans for a major event coming soon; Trail Trek which will run from October 17th to the 25th. We also get to hear some newer beautiful music by Terri, who is a professional singer. For more information you can call      (860) 884-3500, or go to www.avalonia.org
 

09-13-20 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 

09-06-20 Chorus of Westerly - Conducting Conversations

The Chorus of Westerly is the subject of this week's program, with Andrew Howell, Music Director and Ryan Saunders, Executive Director. We talk via Zoom about their lost concert season and how the pandemic has changed their method of operation, with virtual gatherings instead of in person rehearsals, and their plans for some major events coming soon. We also get to hear some never before released music by the chorus. For more information call (401) 596-8663, or go to www.chorusofwesterly.org ​

08-30-20 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 concert that will be held September 12 and the future fall concerts. For more information go to www.corememory.io