Conducting Conversations

10-21-12 Artist and Photographer Patricia Cahill Taft - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Patricia Cahill Taft, artist, photographer and for becoming a winner in the “Ron Howard/Canon, Project Imagination Photo Contest”.   We'll talk about how she shot the amazing winning photo, and her background in art and music.  For more information go to www.cahilltaft.com

10-14-12 Marley Bridges Theatre Company - Conducting Conversations

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

10-07-12 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, Nov. 27th at 3:00pm, at The Towers, 35 Ocean Rd, Narragansett, RI.  For more information go to  www.thetowersri.com

9-30-12 Courthouse Center for the Arts-Dracula - Conducting Conversations

This week The Courthouse Center for the Arts production of Dracula, is the subject of the program, with Richard Ericson, Executive Director and Joseph Robinson, Fight Director.   We talk about the upcoming play, and listen to some music selections that will be used to help create the mood.    For more information call 401.782.1018 or go to www.courthousearts.org

9-23-12 RI International Horror Film Festival - Conducting Conversations

This week The RI International Horror Film Festival is the subject of the program, with Steven Feinberg, Executive Director of RI Film and TV Office, and Reshad Kulenovic, Film Dept. Faculty member of URI, Providence Campus.   We talk about the upcoming Festival, and listen to some selections from horror movie themes.   For more information call 401.861.4445 or go to  www.film-festival.org

9-16-12 The URI Opera William Sprague and His Women - Conducting Conversations

The URI world premiere, of the 3 act opera “William Sprague and His Women”, is the subject of this week's program, with Geoffrey Gibbs, composer and Richard Vangermeersch, librettist.  We talk about how this production came to be, it's history and it's music.  We listen to some of the amazing music that was recorded last July.  The opera will be performed Sunday September 30, at 4:00PM, at the University of Rhode Island Fine Arts Center.  For more information call 401 783-8853.

9-09-12 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 President.  We talk about the upcoming inaugural season at the new theater on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick.  We also listen to some music from three of the new shows.   For more information call (401) 782-TKTS, or go to www.oceanstatetheatre.org

9-01-12 Conductor and Wind Soloist Martin Piecuch - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Martin Piecuch, conductor and wind soloist.  We'll talk about Martin's recent tour of Russia, and listen to his latest CD “Jazzical Fusion”.  For more information go to  www.martinpiecuch.com

8-26-12 Musica Dolce Youth String Ensemble - Conducting Conversations

This week Musica Dolce Youth String Ensemble, is the subject of the program, with Kathleen Curran Monroe, Director.   We talk about the upcoming season, and listen to some selections of past concerts.   For more information call 401.596.5225 or go to  www.musicadolce.org

8-19-12 Courthouse Center for the Arts - Conducting Conversations

This week The Courthouse Center for the Arts, is the subject of the program, with Richard Ericson, Executive Director and Artistic Producer.  We talk about the upcoming concert with Christine Ohlman, and listen to some music selections from three of the musicals that were presented this season.    For more information call 401.782.1018 or go to www.courthousearts.org

8-12-12 Theatre By The Sea's-How To Succeed In Business... - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's presentation of  “How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying”, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director, and Eric Keiser (Finch)  We talk about the upcoming show, and listen to some of the very popular songs from the musical.  For more information call (401) 782-TKTS, or go to www.theatrebythesea.com

8-03-12 CJ Adams from the Disney Film...The Odd Life of Timothy Green - Conducting Conversations

This week CJ Adams (12 year old RI actor), the star of the new Disney movie, The Odd Life of Timothy Green, is the subject of the program.   We talk about his experience filming, his co-stars, and listen to some selections from the yet to be released movie soundtrack.   The movie will open in LA on August 8, and theaters nationwide on August 15.  For more information  go to www.disney.go.com/the-odd-life-of-timothy-green/ 

7-29-12 RI International Film Festival 2012 - 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 RI Film and TV Office.   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

7-22-12 The 48TH Annual Block Island Music Festival - Conducting Conversations

The 48TH Annual Block Island Music Festival is the subject of this week's program, with Eddie Dillon, singer, songwriter, and guitarist .  We talk about the Festival, and listen to some songs by Aoife Clancy, Bob O'Connell, Road Show, Maxx Factor, and Eddie Dillon.  The Festival will be on July 28, 8PM, at St. Andrews Church, Block Island RI.  For more information call 401 466-2950.

7-15-12 Theatre By The Sea's 9 to 5 The Musical - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's presentation of  “9 to 5: The Musical”, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director, Jan Leigh Herndon (Violet), and Kevin Pariseau (Franklin Hart, Jr.)  We talk about the upcoming show, and listen to some of the very popular songs from the musical.  For more information call (401) 782-TKTS, or go to www.theatrebythesea.com

7-08-12 The Kingston Chamber Music Festival 2012 - Conducting Conversations

The Kingston Chamber Music Festival is the subject of this week's program, with Che-Hung Chen, and Raman Ramakrishnan.  We talk about their role in the Festival, and listen to some of the amazing music from last year's concerts.  The Festival runs from July 18 to 29, at the University of Rhode Island Fine Arts Center.  For more information go to www.kingstonchambermusic.org

6-24-12 The Courthouse Center for the Arts Titanic - Conducting Conversations

This week The Courthouse Center for the Arts, is the subject of the program, with Richard Ericson, Artistic Producer, award winning actress/comedian Poppy Champlin and actor Chris Gleim.   We talk about the upcoming performance of  Titanic, and listen to some selections from the Tony Award winning musical.   For more information call 401.782.1018 or go to  www.courthousearts.org

6-17-12 Theatre By The Sea's Sound of Music - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's presentation of  “Sound of Music”, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director and Brianne Moore, playing the role of Maria.  We talk about the upcoming show, and listen to some of the very popular songs from the musical.  For more information call (401) 782-TKTS, or go to www.theatrebythesea.com

6-10-12 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.  Also joining us is David McCarty, director of The Merry Widow.  We talk about the upcoming show, and listen to some selections from the operetta that will be held on Friday and Saturday June 15 and 16, at 8:00PM, at the Park Theatre, 848 Park Ave., Cranston.   For more information call, 401-331-6060, or go to www.operaprovidence.org

6-03-12 Doo-Wopp Hall of Fame of America - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Harvey Robbins, founder and president of the Doo-Wopp Hall of Fame of America.  We'll  listen to some examples of great Doo-Wopp, and discuss an upcoming concert, on June 9, at Fox Theatre at Foxwoods Resort Casino.   For more information go to  www.foxwoods.com or call Harvey at 978 256-6472.