Conducting Conversations

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

6-18-17 Theatre by the Sea-The Music Man - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's production of “The Music Man” is the subject of this week's program with Richard Sabellioco, director and Jason O'Strowski, actor playing the role of Harold Hill. 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​
 

6-11-17 Meredith Willson - Conducting Conversations

Meredith Willson is the subject of this week's program with Jamie Jones, a member of the cast of Music Man, playing at Theatre By The Sea later this month. We talk about how one of America's favorite musicals came to be and listen to some original recordings of Meredith “pitching his new (1957) musical to potential producers. The production runs at the theatre from June 21st to July 15th. For more information you can call (401) 782-8587 or go to www.theatrebythesea.com
 
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6-04-17 The Smart Set - Conducting Conversations

 The Smart Set is the subject of this week's program with Enrico Garzilli, composer. We talk about the upcoming musical about F. Scott Fitzgerald, set on the French Riviera, and listen to some of the songs from the production.This production will be at the Narragansett Theatre from June 8th to the 11th. For more information and tickets you can go to http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2717696​

5-28-17 Theatre by the Sea-Beehive - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's production of “Beehive” 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 1960's songs from the production. For more information you can call (401) 782-8587 or go to www.theatrebythesea.com
 
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5-21-17 Music on the Hill 2017 - Conducting Conversations

Music On The Hill is the subject of this week's program with Emily Atkinson, Executive Director of the Festival and Kristen Pellegrino a member of the Board. We talk about their upcoming concerts and listen to some of the music from the programs being presented June 1st to the 14th. For more information you can call 401-738-5632 or go to www.musiconthehillri.org​

5-14-17 The Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra - Conducting Conversations

The Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra is the subject of this week's program with Ben Vickers, Music Director and Susan Woythaler. We talk about their upcoming concert and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on Sunday June 4th at 3 PM at Smith Center for the Arts at Providence College. For more information you can call (401)274-4578 or go to www.nabsco.org ​

5-07-17 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 June 3rd 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​

4-30-17 The Providence Singers - Conducting Conversations

The Providence Singers are the subject of this week's program with Christine Noel, Artistic Director. We talk about their upcoming concerts and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on May 13th in Providence and May 14th in Bristol. For more information you can call 401-751-5700 or go to www.providencesingers.org​

4-23-17 Ocean State Theatre-Victor/Victoria - Conducting Conversations

The Ocean State Theatre Company is the subject of this week's program with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director and Eden Casteel, star of “Victor/Victoria”. We talk about the upcoming production and listen to some music from the musical. The show will be at the theatre from April 26th to May 21st. Ocean State Theatre is on Jefferson Blvd. in Warwick. For more information you can call (401) 921-6800 or go to www.oceanstatetheatre.org​

4-16-17 Mystic River Chorale - Conducting Conversations

The Mystic River Chorale is the subject of this week's program with Frank Martginetti, Artistic Director and Laurie-Annya Linfoot, President. We talk about their upcoming concert and listen to some of the music from the program being presented, on Sunday May 7th at 3 PM, at the Mystic Congregational Church, Mystic Connecticut. For more information you can call (860) 460-1487 or go to www.mysticriverchorale.org​

4-09-17 Jamestown Community Chorus - Conducting Conversations

This week Jamestown Community Chorus is the subject of the program with B. J. Whitehouse, Music Director and Jessica Wilson, Section Leader. We talk about the upcoming season listen to some selections from the concerts that will be held on Saturday May 6th at  4:00 PM and Sunday May 7th at 3:00PM at the Jamestown Recreation Center, 41 Conanicus Ave., Jamestown, RI. For more information you can call, 401-423-1574 or go to www.jamestownchorus.com
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4-02-17 Jamestown Community Piano Assoc.-APRIL - Conducting Conversations

The Jamestown Community Piano Association is the subject of this week's program with Nancy Benett, Program Director and Manabu Takasawa. We talk about their upcoming concerts and listen to some of the music being presented at the April 9th and May 14th concerts at St. Matthew's Church in Jamestown. For more information you can call 401-423-0515.​

3-26-17 Ocean State Theatre-Inherit the Wind - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Theatre Company is the subject of this week's program with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director and Brandon Whitehead, actor in “Inherit the Wind”. We talk about the upcoming production and listen to some music related to the story of the play. The show will be at the theatre March 29th thru April 16th. Ocean State Theatre is on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick. For more information you can call (401) 921-6800, or go to www.oceanstatetheatre.org​

3-19-17 Actor Joel Kipper - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Joel Kipper, Actor, Singer and Producer, and a man with great knowledge of how the professional theater world works. Joel will give us a behind the scenes look at some the problems, issues, and day to day workings of the business. We'll listen to some music from shows he's been in over the years. ​