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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.