Conducting Conversations

04-26-15 Ocean State Theatre Company-Into The Woods - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Theatre Company, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director, and Tommy Labanaris, star of “Into The Woods”, which will play at the theatre April 29, to May 23.  We talk about the upcoming musical, and listen to some songs from the production. Ocean State Theater is on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick. For more information call (401) 921-6800, or go to www.oceanstatetheatre.org

04-19-15 Opera Providence 2015 - 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 performed this season.   For more information call, 401-331-6060, or go to  www.operaprovidence.org

04-12-15 Mystic River Chorale 2015 - Conducting Conversations

The Mystic River Chorale, is the subject of this week's program, with Frank Martginetti, Artistic Director. We talk about the upcoming concert, and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on Sunday - May 3, 2015 - 3 PM Mystic Congregational Church, Mystic, CT.  For more information call (860) 460-1487, or go to www.mysticriverchorale.org

04-05-15 - URI Music Department-Mozart Magic - Conducting Conversations

The URI Music Deptartment will present an opera  program “Mozart Magic”, which is the subject of this week's program, with Rene de la Garza and Ann Danis.  We talk about the opera department and listen to some of the amazing music that will be presented.  The opera will be performed Saturday April 18 at 8:00 and Sunday April 19, at 3:00, at the University of Rhode Island Fine Arts Center.

03-29-15 - Ocean State Theatre Company-Lend Me A Tenor - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Theatre Company, is the subject of this week's program, with Kevin Pariseau, director and Bruce Sabath, star of “Lend Me A Tenor”, which will play at the theatre April 1, to April 19.  We talk about the upcoming play, and listen to some music related to the show.  Ocean State Theater is on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick.   For more information call (401) 921-6800, or go to  www.oceanstatetheatre.org

03-22-15 - The Park Center for Performing Arts-March 2015 - Conducting Conversations

This week The Park Center for Performing Arts, is the subject of the program, with Yusuf Gandhi, Executive Director.  We talk about the upcoming season, and listen to some selections from the groups that will be coming in the new season, including Lisa Fischer on April 4.   For more information call 401.467.7275 or go to  www.parktheatreri.com

03-15-15 - Eddie Dillion-St. Patrick's Day 2015 - 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

03-08-15 - The Providence Singers 2015 - Conducting Conversations

The Providence Singers, is the subject of this week's program, with Michael Galib, Assistant Director. We talk about their upcoming concert,and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on March 28th in Providence, and March 29th in Bristol. For more information call 401-751-5700, or go to www.providencesingers.org

03-01-15 - RI Civic Choral & Orchestra 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 March 14th, at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, in Providence, at 7:30.  For more information call  401-521-5670, or go to www.ricco.org

02-22-15 - Ocean State Theatre-The Last Five Years - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Theatre Company, is the subject of this week's program, with Joel Kipper, Managing Producer and Director, Alyssa Gorgone and David Demato, stars of “The Last Five Years”, which will play at the theater February 25, to March 15.  We talk about the upcoming musical, and listen to some of the songs from the show.  Ocean State Theater is on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick.   For more information call (401) 921-6800, or go to www.oceanstatetheatre.org

02-15-15 - The Contemporary Theater Company 2015 - Conducting Conversations

The Contemporary Theater Co., is the subject of this week's program, with Christopher J. Simpson, Artistic Director.  We talk about their upcoming events, and listen to some of the music from some of their past shows. For more information call 401 218-0282, or go to www.thecontemporarytheater.com

02-08-15 Singer, Vocal Instructor And Author Debra Lynn - Conducting Conversations

Our guest this week is Debra Lynn, accomplished singer, voice instructor, author and motivational speaker.  We talk about her background, style of teaching music, and listen to several songs that she has written and recorded from her award winning CD, Heaven In Your Heart.  For more information go to www.debralynnmusic.com

01-25-15 Ocean State Theatre-The Meeting - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Theatre Company, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director, Damron Russel Armstrong, and Marcus Denard Johnson, stars of “The Meeting”,which will play at the theatre January 28, to February 15.  We talk about the upcoming play, and listen to some music associated with the times.  Ocean State Theater is on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick. For more information call (401) 921-6800, or go to  www.oceanstatetheatre.org

01-18-15 Musica Dolce 2015 - Conducting Conversations

This week Musica Dolce, is the subject of the program, with Paul Rosenbloom, Artistic Director.  We talk about the upcoming season, and listen to some selections from the concerts that will be held on Sunday February 8, 2:00, Sunday March 1, 4:00, and Sunday March 15, at 2:00. For more information go to www.musicadolce.org

01-11-15 Mystic River Chorale 2015 - Conducting Conversations

The Mystic River Chorale, is the subject of this week's program, with Frank Martginetti, Artistic Director, and Ray Brown, President.  We talk about their upcoming concerts, and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on Sunday - January 18, 2015 - 3:00 PM Harkness Chapel, Connecticut College.  For more information call  (860) 460-1487, or go to www.mysticriverchorale.org

01-04-15 Ocean State Theatre Company-January 2015 - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Theatre Company, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director and Dr. Fred Scheff, star of “A Night of Broadway Classics”, a special benefit show for the Theatre which will be on January 10th at 7:30.  There will also be a special “kid” alumni show on Sunday January 11th at 3:00.  Ocean State Theater is at 1245 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick.   For more  information call (401) 921-6800, or go to  www.oceanstatetheatre.org

12-28-14 Inside The Classical Station - Conducting Conversations

WCRI's General Manager, Matt Macolini is the guest this week.  We talk about the behind the scene workings of The Classical Station, as well as listening to some of Matt's favorite holiday music. You can reach Matt for questions by calling 401 294-9274, or going to  www.classical959.com

12-21-14 The Vets - Conducting Conversations

The Vets, (formally Veterans Memorial Auditorium) is the subject of this week's program, with Daniel Schwartz, General Manager.   We talk about the completion of the third phase of “re-construction”, 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

12-14-14 The Courthouse Center for the Arts 2014 - Conducting Conversations

This week The Courthouse Center for the Arts is the subject of the program, with Lorraine Lesniak, Production Director and Mary Pevear, actress.   We talk about the changes to Courthouse Arts, the Christmas Carol Program being presented until December 21, and listen to some holiday music selections provided by Mary Pevear.   For more information go to  www.courthousearts.org

12-07-14 RI International Film Festival-Anthony Quinn movies-Part II - Conducting Conversations

This week we celebrate the music behind the movies of Anthony Quinn...Part 2.  The RI International Film Festival's Executive Director George T. Marshall, and Executive Director of the RI Film Office, Steven Feinberg, are our guests.   We talk about the generations of movies that Anthony Quinn made, and listen to music from Guns of Navarone, Lawerance of Arabia, and Zorba. For more information call 401.861.4445 or go to www.film-festival.org