Conducting Conversations

1-19-14 Opera Providence - 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 the upcoming Winter Concert Series and listen to some selections that will be performed on Friday January 24, 7:00, and Sunday January 26, 3:00, at the historic Blithewold Mansion and Gardens, in Bristol. For more information call, 401-331-6060, or go to  www.operaprovidence.org

1-12-14 The Mysic River Chorale - 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 19, 2014 - 3:00 PM Harkness Chapel - Connecticut College.  For more information call  (860) 460-1487, or go to www.mysticriverchorale.org

1-05-14 The Music of Rodgers and Hammerstein - Conducting Conversations

The subject of this week's program is the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein, with Mike Maino.  Mike has a chance to do the third in a series about great American Artists.  He'll talk about their very popular musicals, and play selections from Oklahoma, South Pacific, The King and I, and The Sound of Music.    For more information or comments about the show call (401) 294-9274, or email  maino@classical959.com

12-29-13 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 groups that will be coming in the new year.   For more information call 401.467.7275 or go to  www.parktheatreri.com 

12-22-13 The RI Musical Artists for the Philippines - Conducting Conversations

This week The RI Musical Artists for the Philippines is the subject of the program, with Gigi Mitchell Velasco, opera singer and organizer of the group.   We talk about the upcoming special benefit concert to be held on December 28, at St. Paul's Church, Pawtucket, and listen to some of the groups that will perform.   For more information call 401.965.4641 or email St.Cecilia@outlook.com

12-15-13 The 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 upcoming opening of the movie “The Hobbit”, and listen to some selections from that, and the award winning movie “The Lord of the Rings”.   For more information call 401.861.4445 or go to  www.film-festival.org 

12-08-13 The Jamestown Community Chorus - Conducting Conversations

This week The Jamestown Community Chorus, is the subject of the program, with B. J. Whitehouse, Music Director.  We talk about the upcoming season, and listen to some selections from the concert that will be held on Saturday December 14, 7:30, Community Center, 41 Conanicus Avenue in Jamestown. 401-423-1574 or bwhitehouse2@cox.net www.jamestownchorus.com

12-01-13 Ocean State Theatre Company-Miracle On 34th Street. - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Theatre Company, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director, and Barbara Hartwig, Director of Miracle On 34th Street.  We talk about the upcoming Meredith Willson's production, which was originally titled “Here's Love”.  It opens December 6th, at the new theater on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick.  We also listen tosome of the music from the show.   For more information call (401) 921-6800, or go to  www.oceanstatetheatre.org

11-24-13 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 concerts, and listen to some of the music from Handel's  Messiah being presented on November 30, and December 8th.  For more information call 401-521-5670, or go to www.ricco.org

11-17-13 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 “A Dickens Feast”, at the Newport Art Museum on December 13 and 14, and  listen to holiday music. For more information call (401) 324-9436, or go to www.marleybridges.org or  www.newportmurdermystery.com 

11-10-13 Dr. Judith Lynn Stillman, Pianist, Choral Conductor, Music Director, and Composer/Arranger - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Dr. Judith Lynn Stillman, Pianist, Choral Conductor, Music Director, and Composer/Arranger.  We'll  listen to some examples of her music, and discuss her upcoming concerts,  on December 9 and 11, at RI College.   For more information go to  www.judithlynnstillman.com 

11-03-13 Ocean State Theatre Company-Lombardi - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Theatre Company, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director, and Robert Ierardi, actor.  We talk about the upcoming production “Lombardi”,  at the new theater on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick.  We also listen to some of the music related to football.   For more information call (401) 921-6800, or go to www.oceanstatetheatre.org 

10-27-13 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 9, 8:00PM and November 10, at 3:00.  For more information call 401-751-5700, or go to www.providencesingers.org 

10-20-13 Marley Bridges Theatre Company - Conducting Conversations

Marley Bridges Theatre Company, is the subject of this week's program, with Patrick Grimes, Artistic Director, and John McKenna, Music Director. We talk about the upcoming season and  listen to some music from their upcoming shows.   For more information call (401) 324-9436, or go to www.marleybridges.org   or   www.newportmurdermystery.com 

10-13-13 Irving Berlin sung by Michael Feinstein - Conducting Conversations

The subject of this week's program is the music of Irving Berlin as sung by Michael Feinstein, with Mike Maino.  Mike has a chance to do the second in a series about great American Artists.  He'll talk about Berlin's life, and play his music as interpreted, performed and arranged by Michael Feinstein.  For more information or comments about the show call (401)294-9274, or email  maino@classical959.com

10-06-13 The Music of Cole Porter - Conducting Conversations

The subject of this week's program is the music of Cole Porter with Mike Maino.  Mike has a chance to do the first in a series about great American Artists.  He'll talk about Cole Porter's life, and play a variety of artists performing his music.  For more information or comments about the show call (401) 294-9274, or email maino@classical959.com

09-29-13 Ocean State Theatre Company's Upcoming Musical “Les Miserables” - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Theatre Company, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director, and Fred Scheff, singer and actor.  We talk about the upcoming musical “Les Miserables”,  at the new theater on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick.  We also listen to some of the music from the show.   For more information call (401) 921-6800, or go towww.oceanstatetheatre.org 

09-22-13 RI Center for Performing Arts - Conducting Conversations

This week The RI 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 October.   For more information call 401.467.7275 or go to www.parktheatreri.com 

09-15-13 URI Music Concerts, with Joe Parillo - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature the URI Music Concerts, with Joe Parillo, Pianist, Composer/Arranger, and Chair of the Music Department at URI.  We'll listen to selections of  music, and discuss the many upcoming concerts. For more information go to www.uri.edu/music 

09-08-13 Theatre By The Sea's 80th season - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's 80th season, is the subject of this week's program, with Bill Hanney, Producing Executive Director, and Kevin Hill, Associate Producer.  We talk about the last four productions and the upcoming 2014 musical season, and listen to some of the very popular songs from “Rat Pack”, “Grease”, “Mary Poppins”, and “Spamalot”.  For more information call (401) 782-8587, or go to www.theatrebythesea.com