Conducting Conversations

03-22-20 Aaron-Larget Caplan-classical guitarist - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Aaron-Larget Caplan, classical guitarist. We will 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. For more information you can go to www.alcguitar.com ​

03-15-20 Eddie Dillon, Composer, Arranger, Singer and Guitarist - Conducting Conversations

This week, for a special show about St. Patrick's Day, we feature Eddie Dillon, Composer, Arranger, Singer and Guitarist, and one of the original guests on the show when it started in 2007. Eddie is the only person to have appeared with Mike every year of the show's existence. We'll listen to some examples of his music, some of his personal favorites, and discuss his upcoming concerts. For more information go to www.eddiedillon.com
 

03-08-20 State Ballet of Rhode Island-Giselle - Conducting Conversations

The State Ballet of Rhode Island is the subject of the program, with Ana Marsden Fox, Executive Director. We talk about their upcoming performance of, “Giselle”, and listen to some selections that will be used in the production, Friday, April 3, and Saturday, April 4, at the Park Theatre in Cranston. For more information go to www.stateballet.com or www.parktheatreri.com

03-01-20 RI Civic Choral & Orchestra - Conducting Conversations

The RI Civic Choral and Orchestra is the subject of this week's program with Dr. Joshua Rohde, Music Director. We talk about their upcoming concert    and listen to some of the music being presented on Saturday March 21st 7:30 PM, at St. Sebastian's Church in Providence. For more information you    can call 401-521-5670 or go to www.ricco.org.

02-23-20 Mike Savard, Jazz Historian & Greg Mallozzi, Film Maker - Conducting Conversations

This week Mike Savard, jazz historian and Greg Mallozzi, filmmaker are our special guests. We talk about the upcoming documentary on the life of Dave McKenna, jazz pianist, they are involved with, and listen to some selections of music that made him one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time. For more      information go to the facebook page “Dave McKenna Appreciation Society”.​

02-16-20 Peter Berton - Composer, Organist, Choir Director - Conducting Conversations

This week Peter Berton, organist, choir director and composer is our special guest. We talk about the upcoming programs he's involved with at St. John the Evangelist Church, on the Point in Newport. Then we listen to some selections of music that will be presented during the showing of the silent movie “Hunchback of Notre Dame”, on Friday February 21st at 6:30PM. For more information you can go to www.saintjohns-newport.org

02-09-20 Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra - Conducting Conversations

The Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra is the subject of this week's program, with Bruce Goldstein, President and Nathaniel Efthimiou,Guest Conductor. We talk about their upcoming concert and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on Sunday, March 8th, 3:00 PM at McVinney Auditorium. For more information you can call 401-274-4578, or go to www.nabsco.org.     
                            

02-02-20 RI Film Festival - Conducting Conversations

This week The RI International Film Festival is the subject of the program with George T. Marshall, Executive Director and Steven Feinberg, Executive Director of the RI Film and TV Office. We talk about Academy Award movies and listen to the music from them. For more information you can call          401.861.4445 or go to www.film-festival.org.

01-26-20 New London Community Orchestra - Conducting Conversations

The New London Community Orchestra is the subject of this week's program with Dr. Hilarie Clark Moorei, Music Director and Tom Clark, President. We talk about the upcoming concert and listen to some of the  music from the program being presented on Saturday, February 22nd at          7:30 PM, Evans Hall, Connecticut College. For more information you can go to www.nlcommunityorchestra.org

01-19-20 Zan Berry, Teacher, Singer & Cellist - Conducting Conversations

This week Zan Berry, teacher, singer and cellist is our special guest. We talk about the upcoming programs he is involved with and listen to some selections of music that will be presented at the Music Mansion in Providence during the First Fridays programs. For more information you can go to www.musicmansion.org. ​

01-12-20 Mystic River Choral - Conducting Conversations

The Mystic River Chorale is the subject of this week's program with Dr. Frank Martginetti, Artistic Director and Kit Foster, President.        We talk about the upcoming concert and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on Sunday, January 19th at 3 PM in Harkness Chapel at Connecticut College. For more information you can call (860) 460-1487 or go to www.mysticriverchorale.org.

01-05-20 Jamestown Community Piano Association - Conducting Conversations

The Jamestown Community Piano Association is the subject of this week's program with Nancy Benett, Program Director and Pianist Samuel Hollister. We talk about their upcoming concerts and listen to some of the music being presented at the spring concerts, at St. Matthew's Church in Jamestown. For more information you can call 401-423-0515.

12-29-19 The Chamber Orchestra of Barrington - Conducting Conversations

This week The Chamber Orchestra of Barrington at St.Johns is the subject of the program, with Ed Markward, Music Director. We talk about their              upcoming programs and listen to some selections from the concerts that will be held on Sunday February 16th, 3 PM at the St. John's Episcopal Church,        191 County Road, Barrington, RI. For more information you can go to www.cobsj.org

12-22-19 The Shoreline Ringers - Conducting Conversations

This week The Shoreline Ringers is the subject of the program with Jane Nolan, Music Director and Andy Wallace, President. We talk about their            upcoming programs and listen to some selections from the concert that will be held on Saturday January 4th, 4:00 PM at the St. Paul Lutheran Church,        56 Great Hammock Road, Old Saybrook, CT. For more information you can go to www.shorelineringers.org ​

12-15-19 Mystic River Chorale - Conducting Conversations

The Mystic River Chorale is the subject of this week's special holiday program, with Dr. Frank Martginetti, Artistic Director and Kit Foster, President. We talk about the favorite music of the group and listen to some of the recordings from their concerts at Harkness Chapel, Connecticut College. For more information you can call (860) 460-1487 or go to www.mysticriverchorale.org

12-08-19 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 2019 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​

12-01-19 Jamestown Community Chorus - Conducting Conversations

This week The Jamestown Community Chorus is the subject of the program  with B. J. Whitehouse, Music Director and Judith Anderson, Publicity Chair. We talk about their upcoming holiday program and listen to some selections from the concerts that will be held on Saturday December 7th at 4 PM and Sunday December 8th at 3PM, at the Jamestown Recreation Center, 41 Conanicus Ave., Jamestown RI. For more information you can call 401-423-1574 or go to www.jamestownchorus.com.     
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11-24-19 State Ballet of Rhode Island-Coppelia - Conducting Conversations

The State Ballet of Rhode Island is the subject of the program with Ana Marsden Fox, Executive Director. We talk about their upcoming performance of “Coppelia” and listen to some selections that will be used in the production, Friday, December 6th and Saturday, December 7th, at the Park Theatre in Cranston. For more information you can go to www.parktheatreri.com
                                             

11-17-19 RI Civic Choral & Orchestra - Conducting Conversations

The RI Civic Choral and Orchestra is the subject of this week's program with Dr. Joshua Rohde, Music Director. We talk about their upcoming concert and  listen to some of the music being presented on Saturday December 7th, 7:30 PM, at the McVinney Auditorium in Providence and Sunday December 8th, 3:00 PM, at St. Ann Arts Center, Woonsocket. For more information you can call 401-521-5670, or go to www.ricco.org

11-10-19 Westminster Youth String Ensemble - Conducting Conversations

This week Westminster Youth String Ensemble is the subject of the program with Kathleen Curran Monroe, Director. We talk about the                  their Holiday Concert on Saturday December 7th, at the Westerly Armory and listen to some selections from past concerts. For more                  information you can call 401.596.5225 or go to www.westminsterstrings.org ​