Conducting Conversations

03-17-24 Eddie Dillion, Composer, Arranger, Singer & Guitarist - Conducting Conversations

This week, for a special show about St. Patrick's Day, we feature Eddie Dillon, Composer, Arranger, Singer, Guitarist, and one of the original guests on the show when it started in 2007. Eddie is the only person to have appeared with Mike every year of the show's existence. We'll listen to some examples of his music and some of his personal favorites and discuss his upcoming concerts. For more information, you can go to www.eddiedillon.com

03-10-24 Dr Edward Markward, Director of The Chamber Orchestra of Barrington - Conducting Conversations

Dr. Edward Markward, the Director of The Chamber Orchestra of Barrington at St. John's, is our special guest this week. We talk about the upcoming concert and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on Sunday, April 21st, at 3 PM at St. John's Episcopal Church, 191 County Road, Barrington. For more information, you can go to www.cobsj.org
 

03-03-24 Singer, Songwriter & Author Andrew Butler - Conducting Conversations

This week, our special guest is Andrew Butler, singer, songwriter, and author. We talk about the two books he’s published and listen to some of the music he has composed and the stories behind the songs. For more information, you can go to www.andrewbutlermusic.com.

02-25-24 The Mixed Magic Theatre - Conducting Conversations

The Mixed Magic Theatre is the subject of this week's program with Ricardo Pitts-Wiley, co-founder. We discuss what has been happening at the theatre and its many upcoming events. We also listen to rehearsal recordings for a concert the Exult Choir (which he founded) will perform on February 27th at PPAC. For more information, you can go to www.mmtri.org
 
 

02-18-24 LaGrua Center - Conducting Conversations

The LaGrua Center in Stonington is the subject of this week's program with Dan Brandl, Executive Director. We discuss what has been happening at the Center and their many upcoming events. For more information, you can go to www.lagruacenter.org

02-11-24 Mystic Chamber Music Series - Conducting Conversations

The Mystic Chamber Music Series is the subject of this week's program with Thomas Readett, Artistic and Executive Director. We discussed what the brand new series is about and their concert on Sunday, April 20th, at 7 PM (location to be announced). For more information, you can go to www.mysticchambermusicseries.com
 

02-04-24 Museum Concerts of Rhode Island - Conducting Conversations

Museum Concerts of Rhode Island is the subject of this week's program with Fredrick Jodry, President. We talk about their upcoming concerts and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on Sunday, February 11th at 3:30 PM at the First Unitarian Church in Providence. For more information, you can go to www.museumconcerts.org

01-28-24 Val Tutson-Funda Fest 26 - Conducting Conversations

Val Tutson, professional storyteller and organizer of Funda Fest 26, is our special guest this week, along with Festival participants Teju Ologboni and Danielle Grise. We talk about the many upcoming events and listen to some of the music and stories being told at this wonderful festival. For more information, you can go to www.fundafest.org

01-21-24 Music of Cole Porter - Conducting Conversations

The subject of this week's program is the music of Cole Porter with Mike Maino. Mike has a chance to do another in a series about great American Artists. He'll talk about Cole Porter's life and play a variety of artists performing his music. For more information or comments about the show, you can call (401) 294-9274 or email maino@classical959.com

01-14-24 Musica Dolce-Winter 2024 - Conducting Conversations

Musica Dolce is the subject of this week's program with Paul Rosenbloom, Artistic Director. We talk about their upcoming concerts and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on Sunday, January 21st at 2 PM at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepard in Kingston. For more information, you can go to www.musicadolce.org

12-31-23 Greg Abate - Saxophonist, Flutist, Composer & Arranger - Conducting Conversations

Greg Abate, saxophonist, flutist, composer, arranger, and member of the RI Music Hall of Fame, is our special guest this week. We talk about his upcoming concerts and listen to music from his multiple recordings. For more information, you can go to www.gregabate.com

01-07-24 Chorus of Westerly-Winter 2024 - Conducting Conversations

The Chorus of Westerly is the subject of this week's program with Ryan Saunders, Executive Director. We talk about their very successful fall season, what’s coming up this spring, and listen to music from past concerts. For more information, you can call (401) 596-8663 or go to www.chorusofwesterly.org

12-17-23 Mystic River Chorale 2023 - Conducting Conversations

The Mystic River Chorale is the subject of this week's program with Frank Zilinyi, Artistic Director. We talk about what the Chorale has done in the last season and their concert coming up on Sunday, January 14th, at 4 PM, at Harkness Chapel at Connecticut College. For more information, you can go to www.mysticriverchorale.org

12-10-23 Shannon Corey, Singer, Composer, Pianist & Teacher- Conducting Conversations

This week, we feature Shannon Corey, singer, composer, pianist, and teacher. We'll listen to music examples from her Holiday CD, "I Wish I Had A River." We'll also discuss her career and how she has had the opportunity to travel the world singing. For more information, you can go to www.shannoncoreymusic.com

12-3-23 Jamestown Community Chorus - Conducting Conversations

This week, The Jamestown Community Chorus is the subject of the program with B. J. Whitehouse, Music Director. We talked about their successful season last year and listened to some selections from the planned Holiday concerts held on Saturday, December 9th and 10th, at the Jamestown Recreational Center. For more information, you can call 401-207-0771 or go to www.jamestownchorus.com

11-26-23 URI Holiday Extravaganza Music Festival - Conducting Conversations

The URI Holiday Extravaganza Music Festival is the subject of this week's program with David Gilliland, Artistic Director. We discussed the concerts that will be presented on December 2nd and 3rd at the URI Fine Arts Center. The event will feature over 180 performers. For more information, you can go to https://web.uri.edu/music/events

11-19-23 Theatre By The Sea’s 2024 Season Announcement - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's announcement of the 2024 season is the subject of this week's program with Bill Hanney, owner of the theatre, and Karen Kessler, Director of Marketing. We talk about next summer's musicals and listen to popular songs from Chorus Line, Tootsie, The Sound of Music, and 42nd Street. For more information, you can call (401) 782-8587 or go to www.theatrebythesea.com
 

11-12-23 RI Civic Choral & Orchestra 2023 - Conducting Conversations

The RI Civic Choral and Orchestra is the subject of this week's program with Dr. Joshua Rohde, Music Director. We talk about their upcoming concerts and listen to some of the music presented on Saturday, November 18th, at 7:30 PM at St. Sebastian's Church in Providence and Sunday, November 19th at 3 PM at St. James Church, Manville. For more information, you can call 401-521-5670 or go to www.ricco.org
 

11-05-23 Museum Concerts of Rhode Island - Conducting Conversations

Museum Concerts of Rhode Island is the subject of this week's program with Fredrick Jodry, President. We talk about their upcoming concerts and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on Sunday, November 26th, at 3:30 PM at the First Unitarian Church in Providence. For more information, you can go to www.museumconcerts.org

10-29-23 Newport String Project - Conducting Conversations

The Newport String Project is the subject of this week's program with Ealan McMullin, Artistic Director and Co-founder. We talk about the concerts that will be presented this season and the programs that the Projects they have created and maintain. For more information, you can go to www.newportstringproject.org