Conducting Conversations

2-05-12 The Contemporary Theater Co. - Conducting Conversations

The Contemporary Theater Co., is the subject of this week's program, with Christopher J. Simpson, Artistic Director. We talk about their upcoming performance "Paradise Park", and listen to some of the music from one of their past shows. For more information go to www.thecontemporarytheater.com

1-29-12 Courthouse Center for the Arts-Avenue Q - Conducting Conversations

This week The Courthouse Center for the Arts, is the subject of the program, with Richard Ericson, Artistic Producer. We talk about the upcoming season, and listen to some selections from Avenue Q, the musical that will be playing February 16 to March 4. For more information call 401.782.1018 or go to www.courthousearts.org .... Avenue Q has  STRONG ADULT LANGUAGE & SITUATIONS 

1-22-12 RI Performance Party - Conducting Conversations

The RI Performance Party, is the subject of this week's program, with Jared Maynard, and Raffi Donoian, founders.  We talk about their upcoming
concerts, and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on February 3 at the Wheeler School in Providence and February 4, in East
Greenwich.

1-15-12 Frank Ward - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Frank Ward, baritone, in a rebroadcast of a show originally aired on February 7, 2010.  We'll  listen to some examples of great African-American music, as Frank talks about it's history.   For more information go to  www.frankwardjr.com

1-08-12 The Mystic River Chorale - Conducting Conversations

The Mystic River Chorale, is the subject of this week's program, with Frank Martginetti, Artistic Director, and David Rinzler, board member.  We talk about their upcoming concerts, and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on Sunday - January 15, 2012 - 3:00 PM Harkness Chapel - Connecticut College.  For more information call  (860) 464-2938, or go to www.mysticriverchorale.org

1-01-12 Recording Artist and Songwriter Debra Mann - Conducting Conversations

This week our New Year's program will feature recording artist, and songwriter, Debra Mann.  We'll  listen to some selections from her two CDs, “A Time for Love” and “Home”.  She'll talk about her career in music and the many great musicians she has worked with.   For more information go to  www.debramann.com

12-18-11 Singer-Songwriter Noel - Conducting Conversations

This week will be a very special Christmas program, with Noel, recording artist, and songwriter.  We'll  listen to some selections from her wonderful CD “A New England Christmas”, and talk about her career in music.   For more information go to  www.worldofnoel.com

12-11-11 The Wakefield Concert Band - Conducting Conversations

The Wakefield Concert Band, is the subject of this week's program, with Barry Liberman, Music Director, and David Stephsen, President.   We talk about the upcoming concert on December 12, and listen to some of the music from the annual Holiday Concert to be held on December 19, being presented at the South Kingstown HS Auditorium.  For more information call 401-294-7101, or go to www.wakefieldconcertband.com

12-04-11 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 season, and listen to some selections from the concert that will be held on Thursday December 15, at 6:00PM, at the Metacomet Country Club, 500 Veterans Memorial Parkway, E. Providence.   For more information call, 401-331-6060, or go to  www.operaprovidence.org

11-27-11 The Swanhurst Chorus - Conducting Conversations

The Swanhurst Chorus, is the subject of this week's program, with Johnathan Babbitt, Music Director.   We talk about the upcoming concert, and listen to some of the music from the “Of December Five-And-Twenty” concert, on December 3, as well as the Messiah and carol sing program being presented on December 17.  For more information call  401-682-1630, or go to www.swanhurst.org

11-20-11 The North Kingstown Community Chorus - Conducting Conversations

This week The North Kingstown Community Chorus,  is the subject of the program, with Roberta Belanger, Music Director, and Jim Findley, Chairman of the Board.  We talk about the upcoming season, and listen to some selections from the concert that will be held on Saturday December 3, at 7:00PM and Sunday December 4, at 3:00PM, at the North Kingstown High School.   For more information call, 401-295-1699.

11-13-11 The Bel Canto Vocal Scholarship Foundation - Conducting Conversations

The Bel Canto Vocal Scholarship Foundation is the subject of this week's program, with Annamaria Saritelli-DiPanni, Founder and Artistic Director. We talk about their scholarship competions, and listen to some of the amazing opera singers that have won in the past few years.  We also go back in time with some great recordings of Annamaria's early opera appearances.  For more information call 401-942-6440, or go to www.belcantoscholarship.com

11-06-11 RI Civic Choral and Orchestra - Conducting Conversations

The RI Civic Choral and Orchestra, is the subject of this week's program, with Steve Miller, Communications Director, and Edward Markward, Music Director.  We talk about their upcoming concerts, and listen to some of the music from the Messiah program being presented on November 26.  For more information call  401-521-5670, or go to www.ricco.org

10-30-11 The Jamestown Community Chorus - Conducting Conversations

This week The Jamestown Community Chorus,  is the subject of the program, with B. J. Whitehouse, Music Director, and Dorothy Strang, President.  We
talk about the upcoming season, and listen to some selections from the concert that will be held on Sunday December 11, at 3:00PM, at Jamestown Community Center, 41 Conanicus Avenue, Jamestown RI.   For more information call, 401-423-1574 or go to www.jamestownri.com/chorus

10-23-11 The Courthouse Center for the Arts - Conducting Conversations

This week The Courthouse Center for the Arts, is the subject of the program, with Richard Ericson, Artistic Producer.  We talk about the upcoming season, and listen to some selections from the shows that will be coming this fall.   For more information call 401.782.1018 or go to www.courthousearts.org

10-16-11 The Providence Singers - Conducting Conversations

The Providence Singers, is the subject of this week's program, with Chris Hauck, Communications Director, and Betsy Burliegh, the new Artistic Director.  We talk about their upcoming concerts, and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on October 29, and 30.  For more information call  401-751-5700, or go to www.providencesingers.org

10-09-11 The Community Concert Series at St. Michael's - Conducting Conversations

This week The Community Concert Series at St. Michael's,  399 Hope Street, Bristol, RI is the subject of the program, with Sandra Chabot, General Chair, and Sharon Tyler.  We talk about the upcoming season, and listen to some selections from the shows that will be coming this year.   For more information call, 401-253-7717 or write to CCS@SM, P.O. Box 414, Bristol RI 02809

9-25-11 The Chaminade Club - Conducting Conversations

The Chaminade Club, is the subject of this week's program, with Roz Chua and Deirdre Lavallee.  We talk about their upcoming concerts, and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on October 2, at the Music Mansion in Providence.  For more information call  401-254-1229, or go to www.chaminadeclub.org

9-18-11 The Stadium Theatre - Conducting Conversations

This week The Stadium Theatre, is the subject of the program, with Jordan Harris, Marketing and  Advertising Manager.  We talk about the upcoming season, and listen to some selections from the shows that will be coming this fall.   For more information call 401.762.4545 or go to www.stadiumtheatre.com

9-11-11 Theatre By The Sea-The 39 Steps - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's production of  The 39 Steps, is the subject of this week's program, along with the announcement of the 2012 Season, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director.  We talk about the upcoming show, and listen to some of the very popular songs from the four musicals...Forever Plaid, The Sound Of Music, 9 to 5, and How To Succeed In Business, coming in 2012.  For more information call (401) 782-TKTS, or go to www.theatrebythesea.com