Conducting Conversations

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

06-16-13 Theatre By The Sea's production of “CATS” - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's production of “CATS”, is the subject of this week's program, with Richard Stafford, director and choreographer. We talk about
the upcoming musical that runs from June 19, to July 13, and listen to some of the songs from “CATS”. For more information call (401) 782-8587,
or go to www.theatrebythesea.com

06-09-13 Courthouse Center for the Arts - Conducting Conversations

This week The Courthouse Center for the Arts is the subject of the program, with Lorraine Lesniak, Production Director.   We talk about the changes to Courthouse Arts, the Bloomsday Program being presented on June 16 and listen to some Irish music selections provided by Mary King and Mike McFishman.    For more information go to  www.courthousearts.org

06-02-13 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 production of Pirates of Penzance, and listen to some selections from the operetta that will be held on Friday and Saturday June 14 and 15, June 21 at 8:00PM, and June 23 at 3:00PM, at the Columbus Theatre.   For more information call, 401-331-6060, or go to www.operaprovidence.org

05-19-13 A cappella - Conducting Conversations

The subject of this week's program is a cappella music with Mike Maino. Yes, Mike has a chance to talk about his favorite form of music, and talk
about an upcoming a cappella concert to be held at the new Ocean State Theater on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick. For tickets or more information call
(401) 437-6043, or go to www.oceanstatetheatre.org or www.SingNBC.com