Conducting Conversations

03-24-19 The Barker Playhouse - Conducting Conversations

The Barker Playhouse is the subject of this week's program with Marcia Layden, Producer and Joan Dillenback, President.      We talk about their upcoming production of "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" and listen to some of the music from the show which is being presented on May 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, at the Playhouse on Benefit Street in Providence. For more information you can call 723-0590 or go to www.playersri.org  

03-17-19 Eddie Dillon - 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.  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 you can go to www.eddiedillon.com ​

03-10-19 Tribute to Debra Mann - Conducting Conversations

This week we pay tribute to jazz singer and pianist Debra Mann with a special memorial program. Guests David Zinno, bassist and Dino Govoni, saxophonist talk about Debra's music and life that ended too soon, January 31st, 2019. Featured is music from her recently released CD, Full Circle. For more information you can go to www.debramann.com ​

03-03-19 RI Civic Choral & Orchestra - Conducting Conversations

The RI Civic Choral and Orchestra is the subject of this week's  program with Edward Markward, Music Director. We talk about their upcoming concert and listen to some of the music being  presented on Saturday March 23rd at 7:30 PM at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence. For more information you can call 401-521-5670 or go to www.ricco.org​

02-24-19 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 March  2nd at 7:30 PM. For more information you can go to www.corememory.io​

02-17-19 Musica Dolce - Conducting Conversations

This week Musica Dolce is the subject of the program with Paul Rosenbloom, Artistic Director. We talk about the upcoming season and  listen to some selections from the concert that will be held on Sunday  March 3rd at 4:00 PM. For more information you can go to www.musicadolce.org​

02-10-19 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 John Masko, Guest Conductor. We talk about their upcoming concert and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on Sunday, March 3rd at 3:00 PM at McVinney Auditorium. For more information you can call (401) 274-4578 or go to www.nabsco.org​

02-03-19 The Community Player's - Conducting Conversations

The Community Player's production of 'Almost Maine' is the subject of this week's program, with Valerie Remillard, Director. We talk about the upcoming play to be held at the Jenks Theatre, Pawtucket RI and listen to some of the music that will be used in scene transitions. The play will be performed starting February 22nd. For more information you can go to www.thecommunityplayers.net 

01-27-19 RI Wind Ensemble - Conducting Conversations

This week The R I Wind Ensemble is the subject of the program with Dr.Robert Franzblau, Conductor. We talk about their upcoming  spring concerts and listen to some selections that will be performed during their February 17th concert. For more information you can go to www.riwe.org ​

01-20-19 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 Spring 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 ​

01-13-19 Mystic River Chorale - 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 20th at 3 PM at the  Harkness Chapel, Connecticut College. For more information you can call(860) 460-1487 or go to www.mysticriverchorale.org​

01-06-19 Jamestown Community Piano Association - Conducting Conversations

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

12-30-18 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 2018 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

12-23-18 Local Singer, Songwriter, and Pianist Robert O'Connell's Favorite Christmas Music - Conducting Conversations

The special guest on this week's program is Robert O'Connell. The singer, songwriter, pianist and former music teacher plays some of his all time favorite Christmas music, from Manilow to Straight No Chaser, and groups you may not have heard before. For more information or comments call (401) 294-9274, or email maino@classical959.com

12-16-18 Granite Theatre-Annie with Bobbie Doherty - Conducting Conversations

The Granite Theatre's production of Annie, is the subject of this week's program, with Bobbie Doherty, in the role of Annie, Jim Doherty. We talk about the upcoming musical to be held at the Granite Theatre, Westerly RI, and listen to some of the music from the show, that will be performed until December 23. For more information call 401 596-2341 or go to www.granitetheatre.com

12-09-18 The Jamestown Community Band - Conducting Conversations

This week The Jamestown Community Band, is the subject of the program, with 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 18, 7:00, at the Jamestown Recreation Center, 41 Conanicus Ave., Jamestown RI. For more information call, 401-368-8957.
 

12-02-18 The 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 8th at 4:00 PM and Sunday December 9th at 3:00 PM at the Jamestown Recreation Center, 41 Conanicus Ave., Jamestown. For more information you can call, 401-423-1574 or go to www.jamestownchorus.com
 

11-25-18 Singers Unlimited - Conducting Conversations

The subject of this week's program is the music of “Singers Unlimited”, with Mike Maino. Mike has a chance to do the third in a series about great American Artists. In this case the artists are a singing group from the 1970's, he plays some of their most famous arrangements. For more information or comments call (401) 294-9274, or email maino@classical959.com

11-18-18 The Eastern Connecticut Ballet-The Nutcracker - Conducting Conversations

This week The Eastern CT Ballet is the subject of the program, with Gloria Govrin, Atristic Director, and Lise Readon, Founder. We talk about their upcoming performance of “The Nutcracker”, and listen to some selections that will be danced to, Saturday, December 8, 7:00, and Sunday, December 9, 1:30, at the Garde Arts Center in New London CT. For tickets go to www.gardearts.org

11-11-18 The State Ballet of Rhode Island-Coppelia 2018 - Conducting Conversations

In this weeks 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, November 30, and Saturday, December 1, at the Park Theatre in Cranston. For more information go to www.stateballet.com or www.parktheatreri.com