Conducting Conversations

3-23-14 Ocean State Theatre Company-The Diary of Anne Frank - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Theatre Company, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director, and Mark Cartier, actor in “The Diary of Anne Frank” .We talk about the upcoming play, and listen to the music from one of the many movies made form the book. It opens March 26th at the new theater on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick. For more information call (401) 921-6800, or go to  www.oceanstatetheatre.org 

3-16-14 Composer, Arranger, Singer and Guitarist Eddie Dillon - 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 

3-09-14 RI International Film Festival 2014 - Conducting Conversations

This week The RI International Film Festival is the subject of the program, with George T. Marshall, Executive Director, and Steven Feinberg, Executive Director of the RI Film and TV Office.   We talk about the Academy Awards, and listen to some selections from the award winning movies.   For more information call 401.861.4445 or go to www.film-festival.org

3-2-14 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 concert, and listen to some of the music being presented on Saturday March15, 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

2-23-14 Ocean State Theatre Company - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Theatre Company, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director, and Brian Swasey, Director of “The All Night Strut”.  We talk about the upcoming musical, and listen to many of the iconic songs that are in the show.  It opens February 26th at the new theatre on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick.   For more information call (401) 921-6800, or go to  www.oceanstatetheatre.org

2-16-14 The Providence Singers - Conducting Conversations

The Providence Singers, is the subject of this week's program, with Jenica Reed, Communications Director. We talk about their upcoming concert, and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on March 1, 8:00PM, at the Cathedral of SS Peter and Paul, in Providence.  For more information call 401-751-5700, or go to www.providencesingers.org 

2-9-14 The South County Chamber Singers - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Enrico Garzilli, composer and director of The South  County Chamber Singers. We'll talk about their upcoming concert on Sunday, April 13th at 3:00pm, at St.Francis Church, 114 High Street,  Wakefield, RI 02879. For more information go to www.stfranciswakefield.com

2-2-14 The Liberty Voices - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature The Liberty Voices, an amazing eight voice a cappella  group from Orlando FL.  Derrick Johnson is the arranger and director of what's been called “one of America's premier vocal groups”.  For more information go to  www.libertyvoices.com

1-24-14 Ocean State Theatre Company - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Theatre Company, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director, and Fred Sullivan Jr. lead actor in “Laughter on the 23rd Floor”. We talk about the upcoming Neil Simon play, and listen to music eventually written by some of the comic icons involved.  It opens January 29th at the new theater on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick.   For more information call (401) 921-6800, or go to www.oceanstatetheatre.org

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