Conducting Conversations

11-04-18 The Prout School production of The Secret Garden - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature The Prout School and their production of The Secret Garden. We talk to Vivan Humphrey, Director. We'll listen to some of the music that is in the show, which will be presented November 16th and 17th, and talk about it's cast. For more information you can go to www.theproutschool.org ​

10-28-18 Warwick Symphony Orchestra - Conducting Conversations

This week The Warwick Symphony Orchestra is the subject of the program with Catherine Gagnon, Music Director. We talk about their  upcoming December Concerts and listen to some selections that will be performed on Saturday December 1st at URI at 8:00 PM and Sunday December 2nd at 7:30 PM in Warwick. For more information you can go to www.wsori.org.
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10-21-18 Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra - Conducting Conversations

The RI Civic Chorale 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  November 24th at 7:30 PM at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence and Sunday November 25th at 3:00 PM at St. Ann Arts Center in Woonsocket. For more information you can call 401-521-5670 or go to    www.ricco.org​

10-14-18 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 Saul Woythaler, board  member. We talk about their upcoming concert and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on Sunday, October 28 th at 3:00 PM at McVinney Auditorium. For More information you can call (401) 274-4578 or go to www.nabsco.org​

10-07-18 Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular 2018 - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature The Roger Williams Park Zoo and their Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular. We talk to Diane Nahabedian, Director of Marketing and John Reckner, Founder of the event. We'll 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 ​

09-30-18 Theatre by the Sea 2019 Season Preview - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's announcement of the 2019 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 Singin' In the Rain, Newsies and Saturday Night Fever, with a special preview of the brand new musical Love and Other Fables. For more information you can call (401) 782- 8587 or go to www.theatrebythesea.com​

09-23-18 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 the Valley Regional High School, Deep River, CT. We listen to some of the music from the Mikado, that will be performed October 13th and 14th. For more information you can go to www.CTGandS.org
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09-16-18 Jamestown Community Piano Association - Conducting Conversations

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

09-09-18 Narragansett Bay Chorus - Conducting Conversation

This week we feature music by barbershop quartets including three members of the Narragansett Bay Chorus, Robb Barnard, Chad Putka, and Mike Savard. The chorus will be presenting a concert on September 29th, at McVinney Auditorium in Providence, featuring several local quartets, the 18 Wheelers (a cappella group from Wheeler School) and Interstate Rivals, a world champion quartet from Louisville KY. For more information you can call 401.484.8103 or go to www.SingNBC.com​

09-02-18 Eastern Connecticut 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 concert and listen to some selections  that will be performed on Saturday, October 20th, at the Garde Arts Center, 289 State Street, New London, CT. For more information you can go to: www.ectsymphony.com

08-26-18 Concert Pianist Kenneth Hamilton - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Kenneth Hamilton, concert pianist from Scotland. We listen to examples of his music from his recently released CD, “Preludes to Chopin”, 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.
 

08-19-18 Artist Cooperative Gallery of Westerly - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature The Artist Cooperative Gallery of Westerly with artist and board member Ardie Harrison and artist Kaleeny Cannon. We talk about the gallery moving to it's new temporary home at the Westerly train station and the new show opening this month. For more information you can go to their web site at www.westerlyarts.com
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08-12-18 Theatre by the Sea-Chicago - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's production of 'Chicago' is the subject of this week's program with Tarra Connor Jones, one of the stars of this production. 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
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08-05-18 Roger Williams Park Zoo-Rainforest Exhibit 2018 - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature The Roger Williams Park Zoo brand new Rainforest exhibit. We talk to Diane Nahabedian, Director of Marketing, P. J. Jones, and Shareen Knowlton, Director of Education. We'll talk about it's creation, hours of operation, and how much fun it is for the entire family. For more information you can go to www.rwpzoo.org

07-29-18 Radio Personality 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 Europe and listen to music that was written in some of the places he visited. For more information about Larry you can go to our web site www.classical959.com ​

07-22-18 Theatre by the Sea-Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” is the subject of this week's program with Marie Eife and Luke Steinhauer, two of the stars of this production. 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

07-15-18 The GAMM Theatre - Conducting Conversations

The GAMM Theatre, is the subject of this week's program with Tony Estrella, Artistic Director. We talk about their move to a new home in Warwick, the 34 year history of the professional theatre and the upcoming new season at 1245 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick RI. For more information you can call 401-723-4266 or go to www.gammtheatre.org

07-08-18 Kingston Chamber Music Festival 2018 - Conducting Conversations

The Kingston Chamber Music Festival is the subject of this week's program with Natalie Zhu, Artistic Director and Charlotte Toolan. We talk about the upcoming Festival and listen to some ofthe amazing music from last year's concerts. The Festival
runs from July 25th to August 5th at the University of Rhode Island Fine Arts Center. For more information you can go to
www.kingstonchambermusic.org
 
                                                                   

07-01-18 RI International Film Festival 2018 - Conducting Conversations

This week The RI International Film Festival is the subject of the program with George T Marshall, Executive Director and Founder of Flickers. We talk about the summer block buster movies and listen to music from them. For more information you can call 401-861-4445 or go to www.film-festival.org.

06-24-18 Irving Berlin - Conducting Conversations

The subject of this week's program is the music of Irving Berlin as sung by Michael Feinstein, with Mike Maino. Mike has a chance to do the second in a series about great American Artists. He'll talk about Berlin's life and play his music as interpreted, performed and arranged by Michael Feinstein. For more information or comments you can call 401-294-9274 or email maino@classical959.com