Conducting Conversations

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.
 

4-17-11 Wakefield Concert Band - Conducting Conversations

The Wakefield Concert Band - Director Barry Lieberman, joins us to talk about the upcoming concert on Sunday, May 15, 2:00PM, to benefit the South County Hospital, at the South Kingstown High School. For more information call 401 294-7101, or CLICK HERE. 

 



 
 
 

 

 
 
 

4-10-11 Musica Dolce Youth String Ensemble - Conducting Conversation

Musica Dolce Youth String Ensemble- In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Kathleen C. Monroe of the Musica Dolce Youth String Ensemble, to talk about their upcoming concert on Monday, May 1, 2011 at 3:00PM in Westerly at the George Kent Performance Hall. For more information  CLICK HERE.
 

4-3-11 Opera Providence - Conducting Conversations

Opera Providence - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Opera Providence president, Dr. Robert Derobbio and baritone Rene De La Garza about upcoming concerts in April, May and June.  For more information on Opera Providence  CLICK HERE.
 

3-27-11 David Keller and The Providence Singers - Conducting Conversations

David Keller and The Providence Singers- In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with David Keller, a special guest of Christine Hauck, Communications Director of the Providence Singers. David shares information on the performance of Carmina Burana and on a special piece of music he and his wife have commissioned from Nancy Galbraith. The concert will take place April 9th at 7:00PM at the VMA.  For more information  CLICK HERE.
 
 
 

3-20-11 Manabu Takasawa-URI's 10th Annual Piano Extravaganza - Conducting Conversations

Manabu Takasawa-URI's 10th Annual Piano Extravaganza - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Joe Parillo who brings in special guest, Associate Professor Manabu Takasawa who discusses the upcoming URI 10th Annual Piano Extravaganza.  The event will take place at the URI Fine Arts Center, April 8th-10th.  For more information on the 10th Annual Piano Extravaganza  CLICK HERE.
 

3-13-11 Eddie Dillon - Conducting Conversations

Singer and Songwriter Eddie Dillon - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Eddie Dillon, Irish singer, songwriter, and author. Music from his collection and discussion of his exciting times spent with The Clancy Brothers will be shared.  For more information on Eddie Dillon  CLICK HERE.
 

3-6-11 Courthouse Center for the Arts-HAIRSPRAY - Conducting Conversations

Courthouse Center for the Arts-HAIRSPRAY - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Russell Maitland of Courthouse Center for the Arts. Their exciting upcoming spring season will be discussed and we will feature music from Hairspray which will be running at the theater April 1-23.  For more information on the URI Music Department  CLICK HERE.