Conducting Conversations

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

11-30-14 Ocean State Theatre-Meet Me In St. Louis - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Theatre Company, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director and Ron Brown,star of “Meet Me In St. Louis”,which will play at the theatre December 3 to the 28th. We talk about the upcoming musical, and listen to music from the movie. Ocean State Theatre is on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick. For more information call (401) 921-6800, or go to  www.oceanstatetheatre.org

11-23-14 Jamestown Community Chorus - 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 December 13, at 7:30, and Sunday December 14, at 3:00, at the Central Baptist Church, Jamestown.  Call 401-423-1574 or go to www.jamestownchorus.com

11-16-14 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 concerts, and listen to some of the music being presented on Saturday November 29th, at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, in Providence, at 7:30 PM and Sunday November 30th, at St. Joseph's Church in Newport. For more information call 401-521-5670, or go to www.ricco.org

11-09-14 The Providence Singers - Conducting Conversations

The Providence Singers, is the subject of this week's program, with Christine Noel, Artistic Director. We talk about their upcoming concert, and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on November 22nd in Providence, and November 23rd in Bristol. For more information call 401-751-5700, or go to www.providencesingers.org

11-02-14 Park Center for Performing Arts - 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. For more information call 401.467.7275 or go to www.parktheatreri.com

10-26-14 Ocean State Theatre-Dial M for Murder - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Theatre Company, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director and Rudy Sanda, star of “Dial M for Murder”, which will play at the theatre October 29 to November 16. We talk about the upcoming play, and listen to some Alfred Hitchcock movie themes. Ocean State Theater is on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick. For more information call (401) 921-6800, or go to www.oceanstatetheatre.org

10-19-14 RI International Film Festival Director George T. Marshall - Conducting Conversations

This week we celebrate the music behind the movies of Anthony Quinn.  The RI International Film Festival's Executive Director, George T. Marshall, is our guest.  We talk about the generations of movies that Anthony Quinn made, and listen to music from Lust for Life, Black Orchid, The Buccaneers, and A Walk In The Clouds.   For more information call 401.861.4445 or go to  www.film-festival.org

10-12-14 Eden Casteel, Nat'l Assoc of Teachers of Singing - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Eden Casteel, soprano, voice teacher and President of The RI Chapter, National Association of Teachers of Singing.  We'll listen to some examples of her music and also learn about the organization.  For more information go to http://www.edencasteel.com/

10-05-14 Don Culp of the RI Music Hall of Fame - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Don Culp, musician and founding member of The RI Music Hall Of Fame. We will listen to some examples of music from the Unity Concerts CD, recorded live at the Ocean Mist to benefit the Musicians Health Awareness Program.  Songs by Roomful of Blues, John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band, Mark Cutler, Pendragon and more.  For more information go to www.RhodeIslandMusicHallOfFame.com

09-28-14 The Park Center for Performing Arts - 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 Celtic Tenors and Engelbert Humperdick, that will be coming to the theatre next month.  For more information call 401.467.7275 or go to  www.parktheatreri.com

09-21-14 Ocean State Theatre Company-MyFair Lady - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Theatre Company, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director and Peter Tedeschi, star of “My Fair Lady”, which will play at the theatre September 24 to October 19. 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

09-14-14 Theatre by the Sea - Conducting Conversations

Theatre by The Sea's successful, just completed 81st season, is the subject of this week's program, with Bill Hanney, Producing Executive Director, and Kevin Hill, Artistic Director.  We talk about the 2014 musical season, and listen to some of the very popular songs from “Grease”, “Mary Poppins”, and “Spamalot”, and look forward to next year's productions.  For more information call (401) 782-8587 or go to www.theatrebythesea.com

09-07-14 Featuring Kari Tieger - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Kari Tieger, singer, composer, arranger, and piano teacher.  We'll  listen to some examples of her music, and discuss the many different kinds of styles she has performed on around the world.  For more information go to  www.karitieger.com 

08 - 31-14 RI International Film Festival - 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 development of classical music behind animated movies, from Sleeping Beauty, Mary Poppins, Lion King, and more.   For more information call 401.861.4445 or go to www.film-festival.org

08 -24 -14 Marley Bridges Theatre Company - Conducting Conversations

Marley Bridges Theatre Company, is the subject of this week's program, with Patrick Grimes, Artistic Director. We talk about the upcoming presentation of the Newport Murder Mystery Series Concerts, at the Music Mansion, and  listen to music that will be presented. For more information call (401) 324-9436, or go to www.marleybridges.org  or www.newportmurdermystery.com

08 -17 -14 Theatre by the Sea 'Spamalot - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's production of “Spamalot”, is the subject of this week's program, with  Kevin Hill, Artistic Director, and Billy Sprague, director.  We talk about the upcoming show, and listen to some of the songs from  “Spamalot”.  The show runs August 20 through September 7.  For more information call (401) 782-8587, or go to www.theatrebythesea.com