Conducting Conversations

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 

09-01-13 Christopher Lowrey, countertenor And Pierre Masse, pianist - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Christopher Lowrey, countertenor, along with Pierre Masse, pianist.  We'll  talk about their concert on September 3, at 8PM, at the First Unitarian Church, in Providence.  For more information go to www.christopherlowrey.com 

08-25-13 Elizabeth Falk, producer/director & Martin Piecuch, conductor/wind soloist - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Elizabeth Falk, producer, and director, along with Martin Piecuch, conductor and wind soloist.  We'll  talk about Elizabeth's production of Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, Martin's upcoming performance at Birdland, and listen to his latest CD “Jazzical Fusion”.  For more information go to www.elizabethfalk.com or www.martin piecuch.com 

08-18-13 The Courthouse Center for the Arts 2013 - Conducting Conversations

This week The Courthouse Center for the Arts is the subject of the program, with Ami Awad, Development Consultant.   We talk about the changes to Courthouse Arts, the upcoming events being presented in the new season. For more information go to www.courthousearts.org 

08-11-13 Theatre By The Sea's production of “LA CAGE AUX FOLLES” - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's production of “LA CAGE AUX FOLLES”, is the subject of this week's program, with Jonathan Hammond, who plays the part of Albin. We talk about the upcoming musical that runs from August 14, to September 1, and listen to some of the songs from the show.  For more information call (401) 782-8587, or go to www.theatrebythesea.com 

08-04-13 The Ocean State Summer Pops Orchestra 2013 - Conducting Conversations

This week The Ocean State Summer Pops Orchestra is the subject of the program, with Stephen Toro, Music Director/Conductor and Tom Archer, Operations Manager.   We talk about their upcoming Concerts, and listen to some selections from their CD.  For more information call 401.461.1325 or go to  www.osspo.org 

07-28-13 The RI International Film Festival 2013 - Conducting Conversations

This week The RI International Film Festival 2013 is the subject of the program, with George T. Marshall, Executive Director.   We talk about the upcoming Festival, and listen to some selections from award winning movie themes. For more information call 401.861.4445 or go to www.film-festival.org 

07-21-13 The 49TH Annual Block Island Music Festival - Conducting Conversations

The 49TH Annual Block Island Music Festival is the subject of this week's program, with Bob O'Connell, singer, songwriter, and pianist .  We talk about the Festival, and listen to some songs by Joe Parillo, Bob O'Connell, Road Show, Maxx Factor, and Eddie Dillon.  The Festival will be on July 27, 8PM, at St. Andrews Church, Block Island RI.  For more information call 401 466-2950.

07-14-13 Theatre By The Sea's production of “ANNIE” - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's production of “ANNIE”, is the subject of this week's program, with Richard Sabellico, director and choreographer.  We talk about the upcoming musical that runs from July 17, to August 10, and listen to some of the songs from the show.  For more information call (401) 782-8587, or go to www.theatrebythesea.com 

07-07-13 Ocean State Theatre Company-Legally Blonde - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Theatre Company, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director, and Adam Ryan Tackett, actor. We talk about the upcoming musical “Legally Blonde”,  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 

06-30-13 The Kingston Chamber Music Festival 2013 - Conducting Conversations

The Kingston Chamber Music Festival is the subject of this week's program, with Natalie Zhu, Artistic 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 24 to August 4, at the University of Rhode Island Fine Arts Center.  For more information go to www.kingstonchambermusic.org 

06-23-13 Joe Parillo, Pianist, Composer/Arranger - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature the host of WCRI's Jazz After Dinner, Joe Parillo, Pianist, Composer/Arranger, and Chair of the Music Department at URI.
We'll listen to some examples of his music, and discuss his interesting background. For more information go to www.joeparillo.com