Conducting Conversations

06-30 -24 Chorus of Westerly 2024 - Conducting Conversations

The Chorus of Westerly is the subject of this week's program with Ryan Saunders, Executive Director. We talk about their trip to Europe coming up from July 4th through the 16th and listen to music that will be performed in some of the concerts there. For more information, you can call (401) 596-8663 or go to www.chorusofwesterly.org

06-23 -24 Theatre By The Sea's production of "Tootsie" - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's production of “Tootsie” is the subject of this week's program with Richard Hinds, Director, and Choreographer Brooke Jacob, who plays the role of Sandy, and Kyle Nicholas Anderson, playing Michael/Dorothy. We talk about the musical and listen to some of the songs from the show. For more information, you can call (401) 782-8587 or go to www.theatrebythesea.com

06-16 -24 Newport Classical Music Festival 2024 - Conducting Conversations

Newport Classical is the program's subject with Trevor Neal, Artistic Director, this week. We talk about their upcoming Concert Season at many venues throughout Newport that runs from July 4th to the 21st. For more information, you can go to https://www.newportclassical.org/

06-09-24 Coffee Milk Opera Company - Conducting Conversations

This week, Coffee Milk Opera Company is the program's subject, with Krista Wilhelmsen, Co-founder and Artistic Director. We listen to music from the company and talk about its first season and the plans for two concerts in September. For more information, you can email coffeemilkopera@gmail.com or go to www.coffeemilkopera.com.
 

06-02-24 Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra - Conducting Conversations

The Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra is the subject of this week's program with John Eells, Founding Music Director, and Ivan Kirschner, Past President. We talk about their upcoming concert and listen to some of the music that will be presented on June 9th at the GAMM Theater. For more information, you can call (401) 274-4578 or go to www.nabsco.org

05-26-24 Theatre by the Sea's A Chorus Line - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's opening production of the 2024 season, A Chorus Line, is the subject of this week's program, with Josh Walden, director, and Amanda Lamotte, who plays the role of Bebe. We talked about the musical and listened to some of the very popular songs from the show. For more information, you can call (401) 782-8587 or go to www.theatrebythesea.com

05-19-24 Music on the Hill - Conducting Conversations

Music On The Hill is the subject of this week's program with Emily Atkinson, the festival's Executive Director. We talk about their upcoming concerts and listen to some of the music from the programs presented from May 27th to June 8th. For more information, you can call 401-738-5632 or go to www.musiconthehillri.org

05-12-24 Kingston Chamber Music Festival 2024 - Conducting Conversations

The Kingston Chamber Music Festival is the subject of this week's program with Natalie Zhu, Artistic Director and Anna Gray, Communication Coordinator. We talk about the upcoming Festival and listen to some of the amazing music that will be presented from July 24th to August 4th. For more information, you can go to www.kingstonchambermusic.org

05-05-24 Mystic River Chorale - Conducting Conversations

The Mystic River Chorale is the subject of this week's program with Frank Zilinyi, Artistic Director. We talk about what the Chorale has done in the last season and their concert coming up on Sunday, May 19th, at 4 PM in Harkness Chapel at Connecticut College. For more information, you can go to www.mysticriverchorale.org

04-28-24 Theatre By The Sea 2024 Season Announcement - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's announcement of the 2024 season is the subject of this week's program with Bill Hanney, owner of the theatre, and Karen Kessler, Director of Marketing. We talk about this summer's musicals and listen to popular songs from Chorus Line, Tootsie, The Sound of Music, and 42nd Street. For more information, you can call (401) 782-8587or go to www.theatrebythesea.com

04-14-24 Providence Art Club Show-A Conducting Conversations Special - Conducting Conversations

This special “Late Night” Conducting Conversations program features artists Del-Bourree Bach, Nancy Gaucher-Thomas, and David Witbek. We discuss their three-person art show at the Providence Art Club that will run from May 12th to the 31st, with a special reception on May 19th from 2 to 4 PM.  For more information, you can go to www.providenceartclub.org
 

04-21-24 Westminster Youth String Ensemble - Conducting Conversations

This week, Westminster Youth String Ensemble is the program's subject with Kathleen Curran Monroe, Director. We talk about the upcoming season and the Spring Concert on Sunday, May 5th, at 3 PM at the Westerly Armory in Westerly and also listen to some selections of past concerts. For more information, you can call 401.596.5225 or go to www.westminsterstrings.org

04-14-24 Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra - Conducting Conversations

The Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra is the subject of this week's program with John Eells, Founding Music Director, and special guests Joseph Amante Y Zapata and Krista Wilhelmsen. We discussed their upcoming concert and listened to some of the music presented on April 28th at E. Providence H. S. Auditorium. For more information, you can call (401) 274-4578 or go to www.nabsco.org

04-07-24 Community Players production of 'The Prom' - Conducting Conversations

The Community Player's production of “The Prom” is the subject of this week's program with Christopher Margadonna, President, and Jennifer Gillis, Board Member and cast member. We talked about the musical and listened to some very interesting songs from the show being presented from April 12th to 21st. For more information, you can call (401) 726-6860 or go to www.thecommunityplayers.org

03-31-24 Joe Parillo, jazz host & Cathy Del Nero, chairperson of Mike Renzi tribute- Conducting Conversations

Joe Parillo, Pianist, Composer/Arranger, and the host of WCRI's Jazz After Dinner, is our special guest, and Cathy Del Nero, chairperson of the Mike Renzi Tribute. We'll listen to some examples of Mike’s music and discuss his fascinating background and the details about the benefit concert on April 19th. For tickets, you can go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/for-mike-tickets-551630079417

03-24-24 Dr Josuha Rohde, Music Director of RICCO - 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 concerts and listen to some of the music presented on Saturday, April 6th, at 7:30 PM at the Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul in Providence and Sunday, April 7th, at 3 PM at First Baptist Church, Worcester, MA. For more information, you can call 401-521-5670 or go to www.ricco.org

03-17-24 Eddie Dillion, Composer, Arranger, Singer & Guitarist - Conducting Conversations

This week, for a special show about St. Patrick's Day, we feature Eddie Dillon, Composer, Arranger, Singer, 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 and some of his personal favorites and discuss his upcoming concerts. For more information, you can go to www.eddiedillon.com

03-10-24 Dr Edward Markward, Director of The Chamber Orchestra of Barrington - Conducting Conversations

Dr. Edward Markward, the Director of The Chamber Orchestra of Barrington at St. John's, is our special guest this week. We talk about the upcoming concert and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on Sunday, April 21st, at 3 PM at St. John's Episcopal Church, 191 County Road, Barrington. For more information, you can go to www.cobsj.org
 

03-03-24 Singer, Songwriter & Author Andrew Butler - Conducting Conversations

This week, our special guest is Andrew Butler, singer, songwriter, and author. We talk about the two books he’s published and listen to some of the music he has composed and the stories behind the songs. For more information, you can go to www.andrewbutlermusic.com.

02-25-24 The Mixed Magic Theatre - Conducting Conversations

The Mixed Magic Theatre is the subject of this week's program with Ricardo Pitts-Wiley, co-founder. We discuss what has been happening at the theatre and its many upcoming events. We also listen to rehearsal recordings for a concert the Exult Choir (which he founded) will perform on February 27th at PPAC. For more information, you can go to www.mmtri.org