Conducting Conversations

11-03-19 Jamestown Community Band - Conducting Conversations

This week The Jamestown Community Band is the subject of the program with Dr. Don Smith, Music Director. 
We talk about their upcoming holiday program and listen to some selections from the concerts that will be held on 
Tuesday December 17th at 7:00 PM at the Jamestown Recreation Center, 41 Conanicus Ave., Jamestown RI. 
For more information you can call 401-368-8957.​

10-27-19 Author, Composer & Director Enrico Garzilli-Shadow of the Wall - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Enrico Garzilli, author, composer and director of The Shadow of the Wall. We'll talk about the musical that he created and listen to some of the music from the production that will be presented on November 8th and 9th at 7:30 PM and Sunday, November 10th at 3:00PM at The Courthouse Center for the Arts. For more information you can go to www.courthousearts.org .​

10-20-19 Eastern CT Symphony Orchestra - Conducting Conversations

This week The Eastern CT Symphony Orchestra is the subject of the program with Caleb Bailey, Executive Director. We talk about their upcoming Fall Concerts and listen to some selections that will be performed at the Garde Arts Center, 289 State Street, New London CT. For more information you can go to www.ectsymphony.com ​

10-13-19 Prout School production of 'Matilda' - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature The Prout School and their presentation of the musical Matilda. We talk to Bridget Fitzgerald, who plays Matilda and Sam Eaton, who plays Mr. Wormwood. We'll listen to some of the music from the show and talk about it's creation. For more information you can go to www.proutschool.org ​

10-06-19 Roger Williams Zoo Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature The Roger Williams Park Zoo's Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular. We talk to Diane Nahabedian, Director of Marketing and John Reckner, Founder of the event. We will listen to some of the music that is played in the background of the exhibits and talk about it's creation. For more information you can go to www.rwpzoo.org ​

09-29-19 - Theatre by the Sea-2020 Preview - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's announcement of their 2020 season is the subject of this week's program with Bill Hanney, owner of the theatre. We talk about next summer's musicals and listen to some of the very popular songs from Million Dollar Quartet, Funny Girl, Cinderella, and Kinky Boots. For more information you can call (401) 782-8587, or go to www.theatrebythesea.com​

09-22-19 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 Emily Chen, Concertmaster. We talk about their upcoming concert and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on Sunday, October 27 th at 3:00 PM at McVinney Auditorium. For more information you can call (401) 274-4578 or go to www.nabsco.org

09-15-19 Classical Guitarist Aaron-Larget Caplan - 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. For more information you can go to www.alcguitar.com ​

09-08-19 Core Memory Concerts - Conducting Conversations

This week Core Memory Concerts is the subject of the program with Craig Maynard, Artistic Director. We talk about the upcoming season  and listen to some selections from the concert that will be held on Saturday September 14th at 7:30 PM. We also discuss the concerts on October 12th, November 9th, and December 14th. For more information you can go to www.corememory.io​

09-01-19 Westerly Armory President Roberta Mudge - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Roberta Mudge Humble, Author, Professor and Founding President of Westerly Amory Restoration Inc. We talk about the history of the Armory and upcoming events, specifically the Armory benefit featuring the Narragansett Bay Chorus and quartets, on 9/15 at 3 PM. We'll listen to examples of some of the songs that may be performed that day and also listen to a few of Roberta's parody songs from her “Sing RI” book. For more information and tickets you can call 401 596-8554 or go to www.westerlyarmory.org  ​

08-25-19 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 composers. 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​

08-18-19 Concert Pianist Jodie DeSalvo - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Jodie DeSalvo, the concert pianist that's featured in the Brother's Keeper Concert series. We 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. For more information and tickets you can call 401 783-4623 or go to www.stpetersbythesea.com ​

08-11-19 Theatre by the Sea-Saturday Night Fever - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's presentation of “Saturday Night Fever” is the subject of this week's program with Karen Kessler, Press Rep., Melissa Rapelje and Schyler Conaway, playing the leading roles. We talk about the musical 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​

08-04-19 Concert Pianist Kenneth Hamilton - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Kenneth Hamilton, concert pianist from Scotland. We'll listen to examples of his music from his recently released CD, “Ronald Stevenson Vol. 2”, discuss his career and how he became “one of the finest players of his generation”. He has appeared many times on TV, radio, and at festivals around the world.​

07-28-19 TBTS's Late Nite Cabaret - Conducting Conversations

The Late Night Cabaret at Theatre By The Sea is the subject of this week's program with Poppy Champlin and Doreen Collins, the comedians that share the hosting role. We talk about the program 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​

07-21-19 WCRI Announcer Larry King - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Larry King, on air personality of WCRI's Classical Network. We'll talk about his recent trip to Spain, and listen to music that was written and performed in some of the places he visited. For more information about Larry, go to our web site www.classical959.com
 
 

07-14-19 Theatre By The Sea-Newsies - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's presentation of “Newsies” is the subject of this week's program with Karen Kessler, Press Rep., and Clay Roberts, playing the roll of Jack Kelly. We talk about the musical, 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​

07-07-19 Kingston Chamber Music Festival 2019 - Conducting Conversations

The Kingston Chamber Music Festival is the subject of this week's  program, with Natalie Zhu, Artistic Director and Betsy Marcotte. We talk about the upcoming Festival and listen to some of  the amazing music from last year's concerts. The Festival runs from July 24th to August 4th at the University of Rhode Island Fine Arts Center. For more information you can go to www.kingstonchambermusic.org​

06-30-19 The Contemporary Theater Co - Conducting Conversations

The Contemporary Theater Company is the subject of this week's program, with Tammy Brown, Associate Artistic Director. We talk about their upcoming events and listen to some of the music from “An Improvised Soap Opera”, one of the many programs they will be presenting this summer. For more information you can call 401 218-0282, or go to www.thecontemporarytheater.com ​

06-23-19 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 you can go to www.film-festival.org