Conducting Conversations

04-11 Summer Concert Series at Harkness Park - Conducting Conversations

Summer Concert Series at Harkness Park - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Executive Director of the Summer Concert Series at Harkness Park in Waterford, CT. Ron Murray.  Harkness Park was originally the summer home of philanthropist Edward Harkness. From 1997 to 1998 the mansion and formal gardens were restored in keeping with the 1930s vintage. For more information on the Summer Concert Series at Harkness Park CLICK HERE.

04-04 The Chorus of Westerly - Conducting Conversations

The Chorus of Westerly - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with the Executive Director Ryan Saunders and President Debbie Dunham of The Chorus of Westerly. They discuss and play music from the choruses upcoming performance of Durufle' Requiem & Vaughan Williams Toward The Unkown Region Sunday May 16th, 2010. For more information on The Chorus of Westerly CLICK HERE.

3-28 Take Me Out To The Ball Game - Conducting Conversations

Take Me Out To The Ball Game - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with the Pawtucket Red Sox VP of Marketing Mike Gwynn about the upcoming season and they play music from the Boston Pops very popular Red Sox Album. For more information on the Paw Sox please CLICK HERE.

3-21 VMA Arts & Cultural Center - Conducting Conversations

VMA Arts & Cultural Center - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with VMA General Manager Stephen Habl about upcoming performances and future plans for VMA in Providence. 

3-14 The Luck of the Irish - Conducting Conversations

The Luck of the Irish - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike has some help from regular co-hosts Eddie Dillon and Aoife Clancy as they help celebrate St. Patricks Day with some Irish favorites!

03-07 Rhode Island 101 - Conducting Conversations

Rhode Island 101 - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with writer Tim Lehnert of the number one best selling local title "Rhode Island 101." Listen as they discuss local Rhode Island and play music related to the area. For more information on Rhode Island 101 and Tim please visit CLICK HERE.

02-28 Providence Singers - Conducting Conversations

Providence Singers - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Artistic Director Andrew Clark and Communications Director Chris Hauck of the Providence Singers about the current season and about the Providence upcoming performance. For more information please visit CLICK HERE.

02-21 R.I. Philharmonic - Conducting Conversations

R.I. Philharmonic - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Music Director Larry Rachleff of the R.I. Philharmonic about their upcoming performance Music of Sibelius, Messiaen, Rachmaninoff, R. Strauss. For more information on the R.I. Philharmonic and their upcoming performances please CLICK HERE.

02-14-10 RICPA-John Pizzarelli - Conducting Conversations

RICPA-John Pizzarelli - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with President of the Rhode Island Center for Performing Arts Jack Nicholson about the upcoming performance of John Pizzarelli that includes local accordion player Cory Pesaturo. For more information on show time and dates at RICPA please CLICK HERE, for information on John Pizzarelli please CLICK HERE, and for information on Cory Pesaturo CLICK HERE.

02-07-10 Bass-Baritone Frank Ward - Conducting Conversations

Bass-Baritone Frank Ward - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with local Bass-Baritone vocalist Frank Ward. They talk about Franks career and he helps Mike kick-off Black History Month. For more information about Frank Ward please CLICK HERE.

01-31-10 The Chorus of Westerly - Conducting Conversations

The Chorus of Westerly - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Executive Director of The Chorus of Westerly Ryan Saunders about their upcoming performance Ave: All Hail. For more information on The Chorus of Westerly please CLICK HERE.

01-24-10 Courthouse Center for the Arts - Conducting Conversations

Courthouse Center for the Arts - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Executive Director Russell Maitland about Courthouse Center for the Arts 2010 season. For more information on the Courthouse Center for the Arts please CLICK HERE.

01-17-10 Providence Singers - Conducting Conversations

Providence Singers - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Providence Singers Artistic Director Andrew Clark about the current season and about the Providence Singers youth outreach. For more information please visit http://www.providencesingers.org/ .

01-10-10 Mystic River Chorale - Conducting Conversations

Mystic River Chorale - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Artistic Director Frank Martignetti and President Dr. Michael Sullo of the Mystic River Chorale. Since 1984, The Mystic River Chorale, an independent, non-for-profit community chorus, has gathered people from throughout eastern Connecticut and western Rhode Island to raise their voices in song. Uniquely among area groups, the Chorale presents a mixture of major choral masterworks with orchestra, serious pieces for chorus with varied instrumentation, and lighter selections. Frank Martignetti, is a conductor praised for his ability to help singers at a variety of levels to grow their vocal and musical skills while enjoying the process and producing fine performances.  For more information please visit http://www.mysticriverchorale.org/

01-03-10 Eddie Dillon: Acoustic Guitarist - Conducting Conversations

Eddie Dillon: Acoustic Guitarist - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Eddie Dillon acoustic guitarist. Originally from Boston, Eddie Dillon of Fairhaven, Massachusetts is a well-known entertainer and songwriter who has performed many years in Irish folk clubs and festivals throughout the Northeast. A multi- instrumentalist, Dillon plays the guitar, mandolin, banjo and bass. At home on any stage, Dillon combines his instrumental virtuosity with a keen wit for an original and entertaining performance. Whether playing with his own band, "The Eddie Dillon Band" or performing with the Clancy Brothers, Dillon's love of comedy always shines and his professional stage delivery marks the presence of a veteran performer. With over thirty five years of entertaining audiences in every venue- mostly in the Irish music world, Dillon is the only American to have toured with the Clancy Brothers and was a member of the Clancy family reunion performance at the worlds largest Irish festival in Milwaukee, WI. For more information go to http://www.arkalbums.com/EddieDillon.htm

12-27 Providence Performing Arts Center 2010 - Conducting Conversations

Providence Performing Arts Center 2010 - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with with one of his favorite guests...Director of Marketing for the Providence Performing Arts Center PJ Prokop. They discuss and play music from PPAC's second half of the 2009/2010 season. For information and to purchase tickets please visit http://www.ppacri.org/

12-20 Working In Harmony For Home And Hearth - Conducting Conversations

Working In Harmony For Home And Hearth - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Noreen Inglesi and Mary Zema of Notable Works. Notable Works is a non-profit corporation whose mission is to raise awareness of environmental and social needs through the arts...for more information please visit http://www.notableworks.org/ . The company has released the CD "Working In Harmony For Home And Hearth" featuring original works by local composers and poets.

12-13 Keith Lockhart and The Boston Pops - Conducting Conversations

Keith Lockhart and The Boston Pops - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Conductor of The Boston Pops Keith Lockhart. They discuss The Boston Pops two upcoming shows in our area and play wonderful holiday music by The Pops. http://www.bso.org/bso/mods/c_09_gen_images.jsp?id=28400048

12-06 Rhode Island Center For Performing Arts - Conducting Conversations

Rhode Island Center For Performing Arts - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with General Manager of the "NEW" Rhode Island Center For Performing Arts Jack Nicholson. To find out more about this new art venue in Rhode Island visit http://ricpa.net/about-us/

11-29 Swanhurst Chorus: Christmas In Vienna - Conducting Conversations

Swanhurst Chorus: Christmas In Vienna - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Swanhurst Chorus Music Director Jonathan F. Babbitt about their upcoming concert Christmas In Vienna: An Evening with Anton Bruckner. Listen as they play beautiful music by Bruckner and talk about this wonderful Rhode Island Chorus. http://www.swanhurst.org/