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.

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

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

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

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

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

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/ 

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Theatre By The Sea's presentation of  “Forever Plaid”, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director and Scott Guthrie, Director.  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

Music On The Hill, is the subject of this week's program, with Don Rankin, Board member of the festival.  We talk about their upcoming concerts, and listen to some of the music from the programs being presented  June 7th to the 16th.  For more information call  401-738-5632, or go to www.musiconthehillri.com

This week The Courthouse Center for the Arts, is the subject of the program, with Richard Ericson, Artistic Producer and award winning actress Marilyn Farina.   We talk about the upcoming performance of  Nunsense, and listen to some selections from the smash musical.   For more information call 401.782.1018 or go to  www.courthousearts.org

Theatre By The Sea's 2012 season, is the subject of this week's program, along with the announcement of the 2012 Season, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director and Joel Kipper, Managing Producer.  We talk about the upcoming shows, 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

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 program being presented on May 19th.  For more information call  401-521-5670, or go to www.ricco.org