Conducting Conversations

03-13-16 Eddie Dillon 2016 - Conducting Conversations

This week for St. Patrick's Day, we feature Eddie Dillon, Composer, Arranger, Singer and Guitarist with the famous Clancy Brothers.  We'll listen to some examples of his music, some of his personal favorites and discuss his upcoming concerts.   For more information go to www.eddiedillon.com

03-06-16 RI Civic Choral and 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 March 12th, 7:30 PM at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence.  For more information call  401-521-5670, or go to www.ricco.org

02-28-16 The Providence Singers 2016 - Conducting Conversations

The Providence Singers is the subject of this week's program with Christine Noel, Artistic Director and Collette Royer, Communications Director.  We talk about their upcoming concert and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on March 5th in Cranston, and March 6th in Bristol. For more information call  401-751-5700, or go to www.providencesingers.org

02-21-16 Ocean State Theatre Company-1776 - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Theatre Company is the subject of this week's program with Joel Kipper, Director and Lou Ursone, star of “1776”.  We talk about the upcoming musical and listen to some of the music from the production. The show will play at the theatre February 24th to March 13th.  Ocean State Theatre is on Jefferson Blvd in Warwick. For more information call (401)921-6800 or go to www.oceanstatetheatre.org

02-14-16 RI International Film Festival 2016 - 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 upcoming Academy Award nominees for best movie musical score from 2015 and listen to some selections from those films. For more information call 401-861-4445 or go to www.film-festival.org

02-07-16 Musica Dolce 2016 - Conducting Conversations

Musica Dolce, is the subject of this week's program, with Paul Rosenbloom, Artistic Director.  We talk about their upcoming concert and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on Sunday, March 6th, 2 PM at Channing Memorial Church in Newport.  For more information go to www.musicadolce.org

01-31-16 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 Amy Goldstein, flutist and Board Member. We talk about their upcoming concert and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on Sunday March 6th, 3 PM at Rhode Island College.  For more information call (401) 846-2125, or go to www.nabsco.org

01-24-16 Ocean State Theatre-Breaking Legs 2016 - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Theatre Company, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director, and Cleo Zani, star of “Breaking Legs”.  We talk about the upcoming production, and listen to some Italian music to get us in the mood .  The show will play at the theatre January 27th to February 14th.  Ocean State Theater is on Jefferson Blvd in Warwick.   For more information call (401) 921-6800, or go to www.oceanstatetheatre.org 

01-17-16 Opera Providence 2016 - Conducting Conversations

This week Opera Providence is the subject of the program, with Rene de la Garza, Artistic Director and Dr. Robert DeRobbio, President. We talk about their upcoming performances and listen to some selections that will be performed this season. For more information call, 401-331-6060, or go to www.operaprovidence.org

01-10-16 Mystic River Chorale 2016 - 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 the upcoming concert and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on Sunday, January 17th at 3 PM at the Harkness Chapel Connecticut College.  For more information call  (860) 460-1487, or go to www.mysticriverchorale.org

01-03-16 Stacey Geer-Actor,Singer & Teacher - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Stacey Geer, actor, singer and teacher. We listen to examples of her music from some her past shows, discuss her acting career and how she got into voice teaching. She has appeared many times at the Ocean State Theatre, Theatre By The Sea, The New Bedford Festive Theatre and more.

12-27-15 The RI International Film Festival-Awards & Recap - 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 upcoming possible Academy Award winners for best musical score from 2015 and listen to some selections from those movies.  For more information call 401.861.4445 or go to  www.film-festival.org

12-20-15 The Vets - Conducting Conversations

The Vets, (formally Veterans Memorial Auditorium) is the subject of this week's program, with Michael Gravison, Marketing Director.   We talk about the “Salute to Vienna” concert, and other upcoming events, and listen to music from those programs.  The Vets Theater is on Avenue of the Arts in Providence.   For more information call (401) 421 ARTS or go to www.thevetsri.com

12-13-15 The 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 Holiday Series Concerts, Joyous Sounds of Christmas, and listen to some selections that will be performed on Thursday, December 17th, in North .Providence, and Saturday December 19th, in Narragansett.  For more information go to  www.wsori.org

12-06-15 Jamestown Community Chorus Dec. 2015 - Conducting Conversations

This week The Jamestown Community Chorus,  is the subject of the program, with B. J. Whitehouse, Music Director and Jessica Wilson, President.  We talk about the upcoming season and listen to some selections from the concerts that will be held on Saturday December 12th at 7:30 PM and Sunday December 13th, at 3:00 PM, at the Jamestown Recreation Center, 41 Conannicus Ave, Jamestown Call 401-423-1574 or go to www.jamestownchorus.com

11-29-15 Ocean State Theatre-It's A Wonderful Life - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Theatre Company, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director, and Jef Canter, star of “It's A Wonderful Life”.  We talk about the upcoming musical, and listen to some songs from the show.  The production will play at the theatre December 2, to December 27.  Ocean State Theater is on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick.   For more information call (401) 921-6800, or go to  www.oceanstatetheatre.org

11-22-15 OSTC Presents Dianne Carey - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Diane Carey, jazz singer and cabaret star.  We'll listen to examples of her music from her latest CD and discuss her upcoming show at the Ocean State Theatre. We are also joined by Jason Loete, actor, and new Director of Programing at the Theatre.   For more information go to www.oceanstatetheatre.org

11-15-15 RI Civic Choral & Orchestra Nov. 2015 - 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 concerts, and listen to some of the music being presented on Saturday November 28, 7:30 PM, at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence, and Sunday November 29, 3:00 PM, at St. Joseph's Church in Newport.  For more information call  401-521-5670 or go to www.ricco.org

11-08-15 South County Chamber Singers - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Enrico Garzilli, composer and director of the South County Chamber Singers. We talk about their upcoming concerts on Saturday November 21st at 8:00 PM and Sunday November 22nd at 3:00 PM, at The Courthouse Center for the Arts. For more information go to www.scchambersingers.org

11-01-15 Ocean State Theatre-Around The World In 80 Days - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Theatre Company, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director, and Minita Gandhi, star of “Around The World In 80 Days”.  We talk about the upcoming musical and listen to some songs from the show.  The production will play at the theatre November 4th to November 22nd.  Ocean State Theater is on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick.   For more information call (401) 921-6800, or go to www.oceanstatetheatre.org