Conducting Conversations

9-04-11 A Tribute to Jussi Bjorling - Conducting Conversations

The RI Swedish Heritage Association, is the subject of this week's program, with Ken and Ellen Svengalis.  We talk about their upcoming concert, and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on October 29, at the Park Theatre in Cranston.  For more information call 401.467.7275, or go to www.parktheatreri.com

8-21-11 R.I. Center for the Performing Arts - Conducting Conversations

This week The RI Center for Performing Arts, is the subject of the program, with Jack Nicholson, General Manager.  We talk about the upcoming season, and listen to some selections from the groups that will be coming this fall.   For more information call 401.467.7275 or go to www.parktheatreri.com

8-21-11 The Providence Singers - Conducting Conversations

This week The Providence Singers, is the subject of the program, with Christine Hauck, Communications Director.  We talk about the upcoming season, and listen to some selections from their recordings, that are available on their web site   For more information call (401) 751-5700 or go to www.providencesingers.org

8-14-11 Theater by the Sea - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's production of  The Drowsy Chaperone, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director, and Lenny Watts, who plays the part of “Man in chair”.  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

8-07-11 Musica Dolce Youth String Ensemble - Conducting Conversations

Musica Dolce Youth String Ensemble - This week Musica Dolce Youth String Ensemble, is the subject of the program, with Kathleen Curran Monroe, and Grace Duplantier.  We talk about the upcoming season, and listen to some selections of their recording made
last May at the George Kent Performance Hall.   For more information call (401) 596-5225 or CLICK HERE

7-31-11 Lessons From Everest - Conducting Conversations

Lessons From Everest - Lessons From Everest: Seven Powerful Steps to the Top of Your World, a best selling book, is the subject of this week's program, with Dr. Tim Warren.  We talk about his amazing trip, and listen to some selections of Mozart, as he did on his several month trek to the highest point in the world.   For more information call (401) 374-5067 or CLICK HERE

7-24-11 Classics By Candlelight - Conducting Conversations

Classics By Candlelight - In this weeks program we take a look at Classics By Candlelight, to benefit St. Ann's by-the-sea, on Block Island, with Anna Lofaro, and Dr. Rob Hayden.  We talk about the upcoming concert, and listen to some of the selections that will be played on August 7, 7:30.  For more information call (401) 466-5471 or CLICK HERE.

7-17-11 Theatre by the Sea-Hairspray - Conducting Conversations

Theatre by the Sea-Hairspray - Theatre By The Sea's production of  Hairspray, is the subject of this
week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director, and Tom Gleadow, who plays the part of Edna.  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 CLICK HERE.

7-10-11 The Kingston Chamber Music Festival - Conducting Conversations

The Kingston Chamber Music Festival  -  The Kingston Chamber Music Festival is the subject of this week's program, with Brian Mitchell, Managing Director.  We talk about the upcoming concerts, and listen to some of the great music from previous festivals. For more information call (401) 789-0665, or go to CLICK HERE.

7-3-11 Ocean State Summer Pops - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Summer Pops - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with with Angela DeGaitas, Publicity Manager and John Curran, long time OSSP member about upcoming concerts.   For more information call (508) 254-6330. For more information on the Ocean State Summer Pops CLICK HERE.

6-26-11 Sisters of Swing: The Andrews Sisters - Conducting Conversations

Sisters of Swing: The Andrews Sisters - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with with Jack Nicholson, GM of the Rhode Island Center for Performing Arts about the upcoming musical, Sisters of Swing: The Andrews Sisters.  For more information call (401) 467-7275. For more information  CLICK HERE.
 

6-19-11 Theatre by the Sea-Man of La Mancha - Conducting Conversations

Theatre by the Sea-Man of La Mancha - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with with Amiee Turner, Artistic Director, and Bruce about the upcoming musical, Man of La Mancha, Bruce's role, and listen to some of the great music from this classic show.  For more information call (401) 782-8587. For more information on Theatre by the Sea CLICK HERE.

6-12-11 Trinity Reps. The Family - Conducting Conversations

Trinity Reps. The Family - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Arlene Violet, author, and Enrico Garzilli, composer about Rhode Island's newest musical “The Family”.  You'll hear the music, and the story of how, and why Arlene created this fascinating saga of the “Mob”, that is based on real people and events from RI's past.  Playing June 2 – July 1 at Trinity Rep.  For more information call  (401) 351-4242. For more information on Trinity Rep. CLICK HERE.

6-5-11 Block Island's 350th Anniversary - Conducting Conversations

Block Island's 350th Anniversary - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Fran Migliaccio and Martha Ball as they discuss music and special events that will celebrate Block Island's 350th anniversary.  For more information CLICK HERE.
 

5-29-11 Theatre By The Sea - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Amiee Turner and Lisa Yeun from Theatre By The Sea about their upcoming musical, Spelling Bee.  For more information CLICK HERE.
 

5-22-11 Opera Providence - Conducting Conversation

Opera Providence- In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Dr. Robert DeRobbio, President and with Rene De La Garza, Artistic Director of Opera Providence.  Discussed are the upcoming performances of Cosi fan tutte on June 3-5.  For more information  CLICK HERE.
 

5-15-11 Music on the Hill - Conducting Conversations

Music on the Hill - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with John Mark Pellegrino, Artistic Director for Music on the Hill.  Discussed are six upcoming concerts that will be held at six different locations in Rhode Island.  For more information CLICK HERE.
 

5-8-11 Theater By The Sea - Conducting Conversations

Theater By The Sea - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Amiee Turner, Artistic Director for Theater By The Sea. Discussed are the theaters four upcoming productions: Hairspray, Spelling Bee, Man of LaMancha and Drowsy Chaperone.  For more information   CLICK HERE.

5-1-11 Rhode Island Center for Performing Arts - Conducting Conversation

Rhode Island Center for Performing Arts- In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Jack Nicholson, GM for the Rhode Island Center for Performing Arts to discuss three upcoming concerts.  "Roslyn Kind" will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 8:00PM, "Doo Wop in the Ocean State" with be help on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 8:00PM and "American A Cappella with the American Band" will be held on Sunday, May 23, 2011 at 3:00PM.. For more information  CLICK HERE.
 

4-24-11 The Mystic River Chorale - Conducting Conversations

The Mystic River Chorale- In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with The Mystic River Chorale director, Frank Martginetti and President Dr. Michael Sullo to discuss their upcoming concert, "How Can I Keep From Singing." The concert will be held on Friday, May 6, 2011 at 7:30PM at Harkness Chapel. For more information  CLICK HERE.