Conducting Conversations

12-19: Conducting Conversations - Chorus of Westerly

Chorus of Westerly - In this episode of Conducting Conversations with Mike Maino, Mike talks with Ryan Saunders, the executive director of the Chorus of Westerly, as they discuss the upcoming performances of "A Celebration of Twelfth Night" and play musical selections from that show.

12-12: Conducting Conversations - Coastline Show Chorus

Coastline Show Chorus: In this episode of Conducting Conversations with Mike Maino, Mike talks with Gail Jencik, Master Director of the Coastline Show Chorus, about some of her favorite holiday music!

12-05: Conducting Conversations - Swanhurst Chorus

Swanhurst Chorus - In this episode of Conducting Conversations with Mike Maino, Mike talks with Jonathan Babbit, director of the Swanhurst Chorus, and they discuss and play selectiosn from the upcoming Messiah Sing on December 18th 2010 at Emmanuel Church in Newport.

11-28: Conducting Conversations - URI Symphony Orchestra

URI Symphony Orchestra and Concert Choir - In this episode of Conducting Conversations with Mike Maino, Mike talks with Mark Conley, director of the URI Concert Choir and Ann Danis, director of the URI Symphony Orchestra as they discuss and play selections from their upcoming Holiday concert at the URI Fine Arts Center Concert Hall on December 4th at 7pm.

11-21: Conducting Conversations - Musica Dolce

Musica Dolce- In this episode of Conducting Conversations with Mike Maino, Mike talks with Kathleen Curran Monroe, director of the Musica Dolce Youth String Ensemble.  Mike and Kathleen talk about the Youth String Ensemble and play music by Susan Kent Reed, who will be performing with Musica Dolce at its Holiday Concert on December 12th at 3pm.

11-14: Conducting Conversations - RICCO

RICCO - In this episode of Conducting Conversations with Mike Maino, Mike talks with Edward Markward, Music Director of the Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra.  They talk about RICCO's upcoming concert on Saturday November 27th 2010 "The Compleat Messiah" and play selections from that program.

11-06: Conducting Conversations - Opera Providence

Opera Porivdence- In this episode of Conducting Conversations with Mike Maino, Mike talks with Dr. Robert DeRobbio, Executive Board Chairman of Opear Providence and with Chef Walter Potenza as they discuss and hear music from Opera Providence's upcoming performance at Walter's Restaurant on November 17th called "Puccini with Pasta".

10-31: Conducting Conversations - URI Marching Band

URI Marching Band - In this episode of Conducting Conversations with Mike Maino, Mike talks with Brian Cardany, director of the URI Ram Marching Band and with Joe Parillo, head of the Music Department at URI.  The three discuss the upcoming URI Ram Marching band concert taking place on November 12th, 2010 and listen to music performed by the URI Ram Marching Band!

10-24: Conducting Conversations - Chorus of Westerly

Chorus of Westerly - In this episode of Conducting Conversations with Mike Maino, Mike talks with Ryan Saunders, Executive Director of the Chorus of Westerly, about the Chorus' upcoming season, featuring music from G.F. Handel's Messiah.

10-17: Conducting Conversations - Courthouse Center for the Arts

Courthouse Center for the Arts: In this episode of Conducting Conversations with host Mike Maino, Mike talks with Russell Maitland, the executive director of the Courthouse Center for the Arts as they play music from the upcoming shows, Children of Eden and Cinderella.

10-10: Conducting Conversation - Opera Providence

Opera Providence: In this episode of Conducting Conversations with Mike Maino, Mike talks with Dr. Robert DeRobbio, executive board chariman of Opera Providence and Rene De La Garza, artistic director of Opera Providence, as they discuss their upcoming season for 2010-2011.

10-3: Conducting Conversations - Providence Singers

Providence Singers: In this episode of Conducting Conversations with Mike Maino, Mike talks with Chris Hauck, communications director of the Providence Singers and with Nathan Zullinger, assistant conductor of the Providence Singers.  Music from Beethoven's Missa Solemni, Providence Singers first show in the upcoming 2010-11 season, is played.

9-26: Conducting Conversations - Rhode Island Chamber Music Concerts

Rhode Island Chamber Music Concerts: This week on Conducting Conversations, host Mike Maino talks with Joan Lusk, President of the Rhode Island Chamber Music Concerts as they talk about their upcoming concert and play music from the Pacifica Quartet.

9-19: Conducting Conversations - The Chopin Club

The Chopin Club: In this episode of Conducting Conversations with Mike Maino, Mike talks with Haig Yaghoobian, President of the Chopin Club of Providence, RI.  2010 is the 200th anniversary of the birth of Frederic Chopin and the Chopin Club opens its 132nd musical season with an All-Chopin Concert at the Music Mansion in Providence, RI on September 26th 2010.

9-12: Conducting Conversations - Toshiyuki Shimada

Toshiyuki Shimada: Listen to Conducting Conversations with host Mike Maino as he talks with Toshiyuki Shimada, music director and conductor of the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra, about the upcoming season including concerts on September 25th, October 23rd and November 20th, 2010.

9-5: Conducting Conversations Rhode Island Center for the Performing Arts

RIPCA: Join Mike Maino in this episode of Conducting Conversations as Mike talks with Jack Nicholson of the Rhode Island Center for the Performing Arts.  Mike and Jack listen to the music of jazz musicians Peter Anders, Phil Perry and Andre Ward.

8-29 The American Band 2010 - Conducting Conversations

The American Band 2010 - In this episode of Mike Maino's Conducting Conversations, Mike talks with Dr. Gene Pollart from URI's Music Department and the American Band.  The American Band is a symphonic concert band of over 50 musicians from Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut.  The band has a long and colorful history extending back to 1837, making the American Band one of the oldest continuously active bands in the US.  CLICK HERE for more information on The American Band.

8-22 Theater by the Sea-Look Ahead - Conducting Conversations

Theater by the Sea-Look Ahead - In this episode of Conducting Conversations with Mike Maino, Mike talks with Amiee Turner, producing artistic director of from TBTS and Joel Kipper, managing producer from TBTS.  This show is a retrospective of the 2010 TBTS season and a look ahead to the 2011 season.  You'll hear musical selections from the four shows featured in the Summer of '11. For more on Theatre by the Sea CLICK HERE.

08-15 Ocean State Orchestra's Summer Pops 2010 - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Summer Pops 2010 - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Joe Bentley, President and Tom Archer, Founding member about the Ocean State Orchestra's Summer Pops. For more information on SoundMusic please CLICK HERE.

08-08 SoundMusic at Mystic Aquarium 2010 - Conducting Conversations

SoundMusic at Mystic Aquarium 2010 - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Music Director Martin Piecuch about SoundMusic and their concert at the Mystic Aquarium. For more information on SoundMusic please CLICK HERE.