Conducting Conversations

09-24-23 Mary Kimball Hail Music Mansion - Conducting Conversations

The Mary Kimball Hail Music Mansion, on the East Side of Providence, is the subject of this week's program with Peter Hail and Joe Parillo, secretary of the organization. We talk about their work to restore and maintain the historic Music Hall. We also play some of the music that has been presented through the years and talk about upcoming events. For more information you can go to www.musicmansion.org

09-17-23 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 September 24th at 3 PM at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 191 County Road, Barrington. For more information you can go to http://www.cobsj.org

09-10-23 Paul Rosenbloom, Artistic Director for Musica Dolce - 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, October 15th, 2 PM at St. Paul’s Church in Wickford. For more information you can go to www.musicadolce.org

09-03-23 South Kingstown 300th - Conducting Conversations

The South Kingstown 300th Celebration is the subject of this week's program with Kenny Burke, Committee Member and Jen Ferry, Executive Director of S. C. Art. We talk about the year long 300th Anniversary Celebration and focus on the events that will happen on 9/9 called the Trifecta. The music is from three of the groups that will be performing that day. For more information you can go to www.southkingstownri.com

08-27-23 Historic Music of Newport with Mark Stickney - Conducting Conversations

The Historic Music of Newport is the subject of this week's program with Mark Stickney, founder of the organization. We'll talk about his work to restore or discover the thousands of pieces of music written in and around Newport. He’ll also play some of the music that he has brought back to life. For more information you can go to www.historicmusicofnewport.org

08-20-23 Core Memory Concerts 2023 - Conducting Conversations

This week Core Memory Concerts is the subject of the program with Craig Maynard, Artistic Director. He will talk about the upcoming season that has been called one of the busiest in the area and listen to some selections from the concerts that will be held this fall. For more information you can go to www.corememorymusic.com

08-13-23 Director, Singer, Dancer, Actress Elizabeth Falk - Conducting Conversations

On the occasion of his recent passing, Tony Bennett, is the subject of this week's program with special guest Elizabeth Falk, Director, singer, dancer, actress and someone that worked with Tony. We talk about how she met him, their times together and listen to some of the great songs that he recorded.

08-06-23 Theatre by the Seas’ Jersey Boys - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's exciting 2023 season is the subject of this week's program, with Karen Kessler, General manager of the theatre. We talk about this summer's fourth musical, The Jersey Boys, and listen to some of the very popular songs from this story based on The Four Seasons. For more information you can call (401) 782-8587 or go to www.theatrebythesea.com

07-30-23 Theatre by the Sea-90th Anniversary Barn Bash - Conducting Conversations

The 90th Anniversary Barn Bash at Theatre By The Sea is the subject of this week's program with Karen Kessler, General manager of the Theatre. We talk about the amazing line up of talented performers that have been on the Barn’s stage in years past and listen to some of the very popular songs they sang. For more information you can call (401) 782-8587, or go to www.theatrebythesea.com

07-23-23 Talkin’ Birds Host Ray Brown - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Ray Brown, on air personality of WCRI's Classical Network. We'll talk about his weekly Saturday morning show “Talkin’ Birds”, find out the latest news about birds and listen to music that has a connection to Ray or is just for the birds! For more information about Ray and his program you can go to our web site www.classical959.com or to www.talkinbirds.com
 

07-16-23 Kingston Chamber Music Festival 2023 - Conducting Conversations

The Kingston Chamber Music Festival is the subject of this week's program with Natalie Zhu, Artistic Director and Dr. Beth Etter, Executive Director. We talk about the upcoming Festival and listen to some of the amazing music that will be presented from July 26th to August 6th. For more information you can go to www.kingstonchambermusic.org

07-09-23 Theatre By The Sea-The Bodyguard - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's exciting 2023 season is the subject of this week's program, with Bill Hanney, owner of the theatre. We talk about this summer's third musical, The Bodyguard and listen to some of the very popular songs from this story based on the very popular movie. For more information call (401) 782-8587, or go to www.theatrebythesea.com
 

07-02-23 Block Island Music festival 2023 - Conducting Conversations

The 59th Annual Block Island Music Festival is the subject of this week's program with Shannon Correy, singer, songwriter and pianist. We also talk about the Festival with Sean Mulford, bass of Nantucket Sound (one of the quartets on the show) and Jim Hinthorn, representing Helping Hands of Block Island, about where this year’s donations will go. The songs we listen to will all be performed at The Festival which will be on July 22nd at 8 PM, at St. Andrews Church on Block Island . For more information you can go to www.singNBC.com

06-25-23 Gillian Friedman Fox, Executive Director for Newport Classical - Conducting Conversations

This week Newport Classical is the subject of the program with Gillian Friedman Fox, Executive Director. We talk about their upcoming concert season at many venues throughout Newport which runs from July 4th to the 23rd. For more information you can go to www.newportclassical.org

06-18-23 Ryan Saunders, Executive Director for Chorus of Westerly - Conducting Conversations

The Chorus of Westerly is the subject of this week's program with Ryan Saunders, Executive Director. We talk about their 42nd Annual Pops Concert in Wilcox Park on June 24th and listen to music from some past concerts. For more information you can call (401) 596-8663, or go to www.chorusofwesterly.org

06-11-23 Theatre by the Sea’s production of ”Beautiful” - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's second production of the 2023 season, “Beautiful”, the Carole King Musical, is the subject of this week's program with Michael Jablonski, director and Monet Sabel, who plays the part of Carole. We talk about the musical and listen to some of the very popular songs from the show. For more information you can call (401) 782-8587 or go to www.theatrebythesea.com

06-04-23 RI Music Hall of Fame Member Greg Abate - 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 many upcoming concerts and listen to some of the music from his multiple recordings. For more information you can go to www.gregabate.com.

05-28-23 Music On The Hill 2023 - Conducting Conversations

Music On The Hill is the subject of this week's program with John M. Pellegrino, Artistic Director of the festival. We talk about their upcoming concerts and listen to some of the music from the programs being presented May 29th to June 10th. For more information you can call 401-738-5632 or go to www.musiconthehillri.org

05-21-23 Theatre by the Sea’s Production of ’My Way’ - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's opening production of the 2023 season, My Way, the music of Frank Sinatra is the subject of this week's program with Greg Santos, director. We talk about the musical and listen to some of the very popular songs from the show. For more information you can call (401) 782-8587 or go to www.theatrebythesea.com

05-14-23 Classical Guitarist Aaron-Larget Caplan - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Aaron-Larget Caplan, classical guitarist. He’s back after just a couple of months to introduce another brand new album, “Spanish Candy” and we will listen to examples of music from his other CDs. We will discuss his career and how he has had the opportunity to travel the world playing at great concert venues. For more information you can go to www.alcguitar.com