Conducting Conversations

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

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.