Conducting Conversations

06-14-15 The Kingston Chamber Music Festival 2015 - 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 22nd to August 2nd at the University of Rhode Island Fine Arts Center. For more information go to www.kingstonchambermusic.org   

06-07-15 The GAMM Theatre 2015 - Conducting Conversations

This week The GAMM Theatre,  is the subject of the program, with Tony Estrella, Artistic Director.  We talk about the upcoming 2015 – 2016 season, and listen to some selections of blues music that will be used in their production of “A Streetcar Named Desire” that opens in September. For more information call 401-723-4266 or go to www.gammtheatre.org 

05-31-15 Ocean State Theatre-Rounding Third 2015 - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Theatre Company, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director, and stars of “Rounding Third”, Joel Kipper and Fred Sullivan Jr.  We talk about the upcoming play, and listen to some songs related to baseball.  The show will play at the theatre June 3 to June 21.  Ocean State Theatre is on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick.  For more information call (401) 921-6800, or go to www.oceanstatetheatre.org

05-24-15 Theatre by the Sea 2015-Smokey Joe's Cafe - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's production of “Smokey Joe's Cafe”, is the subject of this week's program, with Bill Hanney, Producing Executive Director, and Kevin Hill, Artistic Director.  We talk about the upcoming show, and listen to some of the very popular songs from the revue.  For more information call (401) 782-8587, or go to www.theatrebythesea.biz

05-17-15 The Coastline Show Chorus 2015 - Conducting Conversations

The Coastline Show Chorus, is the subject of this week's program, with Gail Jencik, Music Director. We talk about their upcoming concert, and listen to some of the music being presented on Saturday May 30 2:00 at the Ocean State Theater on Jefferson Blvd. Warwick. For tickets call (401) 921-6800 or go to www.oceanstatetheatre.org, , and for more information about the chorus call 401 437-6043 or go to www.coastlineshowchorus.org

05-10-15 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 May16, 7:30, at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence, and Sunday May 17, 3:00, at St. Joseph's Church in Newport.  For more information call  401-521-5670, or go to www.ricco.org

04-26-15 The Jamestown Community Chorus 2015 - Conducting Conversations

This week The Jamestown Community Chorus is the subject of the program, with B. J. Whitehouse, Music Director, and Dorothy Strang, Past President. We talk about the upcoming season, and listen to some selections from the concerts that will be held on Saturday May 2, 7:30 and Sunday May 3 at 3:00 PM, at Central Baptist Church, 99 Narragansett Ave.,Jamestown RI. For information call, 401-423-1574 or go to www.jamestownchorus.com  

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