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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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/

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

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

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

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

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 

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