Conducting Conversations

11-05-17 RI Civic Choral & Orchestra Nov. 2017 - 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 November 25th at 7:30 PM, at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence and Sunday November 26th 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​
 
 

10-29-17 State Ballet of Rhode Island-Coppélia 2017 - Conducting Conversations

The State Ballet of Rhode Island is the subject of the program with Ana Marsden Fox, ExecutiveDirector. We talk about their upcoming  performance of “Coppélia” and listen to some selections that will be used in the production on December 8th and Saturday, December 9th, at the Park Theatre in Cranston. For more information go to www.stateballet.com

10-22-17 The American Band 2017 - Conducting Conversations

This week The American Band is the subject of the program with Dr. Brian Cardany, Music Director. We talk about their upcoming 180th Anniversary Concert, featuring the music of Copland, Williams, and Bernstein, and listen to some selections that will be performed on Sunday November 5th, 3:00 PM, at Rhode Island College in Providence. For more information you can go to www.theamericanband.org ​

10-15-17 Chorus of Westerly-Fall 2017 - Conducting Conversations

The Chorus of Westerly is the subject of this weeks program with Andrew Howell, Music Director and Jessica Peters, director of Advancement. We talk about their upcoming concert with special guest Chanticleer and listen to some of the music being presented on Saturday September 23rd at George Kent Hall in Westerly, at 3:00 PM. For more information you can call (401) 596-8663 or go to www.chorusofwesterly.org
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10-08-17 The Warwick Symphony Orchestra 2017 - Conducting Conversations

This week The Warwick Symphony Orchestra is the subject of the program with Catherine Gagnon, Music Director. We talk about their upcoming Fall Series Concerts, “Shifting Colors of Season and Song”, and listen to some selections that will be performed on Sunday October 22nd in Warwick and Sunday October 28th in Narragansett. For more information you can go to www.wsori.org
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10-01-17 Roger Williams Zoo & Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular 2017 - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature The Roger Williams Park Zoo 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 exhibit and talk about it's creation. For more information you can go to www.rwpzoo.org ​

09 -24 -17 Connecticut Gilbert & Sullivan Society - Conducting Conversations

The Connecticut Gilbert and Sullivan Society is the subject of this week's program with Doctor John Dreslin,  Music Director. We talk about the upcoming event to be held at Valley Regional High School in Deep River, Connecticut and listen to some of the music from Princess Ida that will be performed October 14th and 15th. For more information you can go to www.CTGandS.org​
 

09 -17 -17 Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra 2017 - Conducting Conversations

On this week's show The Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra is the subject of the program with Caleb Bailey, Executive Director. We talk about their upcoming fall concert and listen to some of the selections that will be performed on Saturday October 21st, at the Garde Arts Center, 289 State Street, New London, Connecticut. For more information you can go to www.ectsymphony.com

09 -10 -17 Theatre by the Sea-2018 Season - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's announcement of the 2018 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, Ain't Misbehavin', Mamma Mia, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Chicago. For more information you can call (401) 782-8587 or go to www.theatrebythesea.com​

09-03-17 Jamestown Community Piano Assoc. Fall 2017 - 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 concert and listen to some of the music being presented at the September 17th concert, at St. Matthew's Church in Jamestown.  For more information you can call 401-423-0515.​

8-27-17 Music of Maureen McGovern - Conducting Conversations

This week, we once again have a chance to, feature the music of Maureen McGovern. The multi Grammy nominee, Broadway & recording artist will be presenting a concert on September 9th, at McVinney Auditorium, in Providence, along with appearances by the Narragansett Bay Chorus and the Show Chorus. For more information call 401.437.6043 or go to www.maureenmcgovern.com
 
 

8-20-17 Coastline Show Chorus & Narragansett Bay Chorus - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature the music of Maureen McGovern with Gail Jencik, Director of the Coastline Show Chorus and Bob O'Connell, Director of the Narragansett Bay Chorus. Both groups will be presenting a concert on September 9th, at McVinney Auditorium in Providence, featuring the multi Grammy nominee, recording star and Broadway artist. For more information you can call 401-437-6043 or go to www.SingNBC.com
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8-13-17 Theatre by the Sea's production of 'The Producers' - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's production of “The Producers" is the subject of this week's program with Brad Musgrove, director and choregrapher. We talk about the upcoming musical and listen to some of the very popular songs from the production that has won more Tony Awards than any other Broadway show. For more information you can call (401) 782-8587 or go to www.theatrebythesea.com
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8-06-17 FLICKERS and the RI Int. Film Fest. - Conducting Conversations

This week “Flickers”, celebrating it's thirty five year anniversay as part of The RI International Film Festival, is the subject of the program, with George T. Marshall, Executive Director. We talk about the festival that runs August 8th through the 13th and listen to the music from some very historic movies. For more information you can call 401.861.4445 or go to www.film-festival.org​

7-30-17 Kenneth Hamilton, Concert Pianist - 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, “Back to Bach”, 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. ​

7-23-17 Music of 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 about the show you can call (401) 294-9274 or email maino@classical959.com ​

7-16-17 Theatre by the Sea-Beauty and the Beast - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's production of “Beauty and the Beast" is the subject of this week's program with Bill Hanney, owner of the theatre. We talk about the upcoming musical and listen to some of the very popular songs from the production. For more information you can call (401) 782-8587 or go to www.theatrebythesea.com​

7-09-17 Kingston Chamber Music Festival 2017 - Conducting Conversations

The Kingston Chamber Music Festival is the subject of this week's program, with Brian Mitchell, Managing Director. We talk about the upcoming Festival, and listen to some of the amazing music from last year's concerts. The Festival runs from July 19th to 30th, at the University of Rhode Island Fine Arts Center. For more information go to www.kingstonchambermusic.org​

7-02-17 RI International Film Festival 2017 - Conducting Conversations

This week The RI International Film Festival is the subject of the program with George T. Marshall, Executive Director and Steven Feinberg, Executive Director of the RI Film and TV Office. We talk about summer block buster movies and listen to the music from them. For more information you can call 401.861.4445 or go to www.film-festival.org
 

6-25-17 The Newport Contemporary Music Series - Conducting Conversations

The Newport Contemporary Music Series, is the subject of this week's program, with Paul Van Anglen, Executive Director of the series. We talk about their upcoming concerts, and listen to some of the music from the programs being presented in July. For more information call 401-829-7593, or go to www.ncmsri.org