Conducting Conversations

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/

11-22 Rhode Island Civic Chorale - Conducting Conversations

Rhode Island Civic Chorale - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Ed Markward Music Director and Steve Miller BOD Member of the R.I.Civic Chorale and Orchestra. They talk about and play music from their upcoming concert...Back To Bach....Sat., Nov. 28th. http://www.ricco.org/

11-15 Festival Ballet Providence - Conducting Conversations

Festival Ballet Providence - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Marketing Director Mark Morin of Festival Ballet Providence. They discuss all things FBP and play beautiful music from their upcoming performance of The Nutcracker. For more information on Festival Ballet Providence please visit http://www.festivalballet.com/

11-08 Providence Singers-Handel's Messiah - Conducting Conversations

Providence Singers-Handel's Messiah - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Andrew Clark Artistic Director for the Providence Singers. Andrew Clark conducts the Singers, soloists and the Rhode Island Philharmonic in the third annual performance of a new and growing Providence holiday tradition at VMA Art and Cultural Center.
http://www.providencesingers.org/

11-01 Rhode Island Chamber Music Concerts - Conducting Conversations

Rhode Island Chamber Music Concerts - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with President Joan Lusk and Program Chair Heidi Smith of the R.I. Chamber Music Concerts. They discuss the upcoming concerts and play music by the Amelia Piano Trio with soprano Michelle Areyzaga and more.
http://ricmc.org/

10-25 The Chorus of Westerly - Conducting Conversations

The Chorus of Westerly - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Music Director of The Chorus of Westerly George Kent about the 2009-2010 season and what its like to begin their next 50 years. http://www.chorusofwesterly.org/site/PageServer?pagename=deploymenthome

10-18 Guitarist and Producer Ron Murray - Conducting Conversations

Guitarist and Producer Ron Murray - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with guitarist and producer Ron Murray. Ron has been a professional in the music business for nearly 40 years. His latest CD release is Romanza, on the Whaling City Sound label, which has received excellent reviews and airplay across the U.S. and Canada. http://web.mac.com/ronjazz/ronAMP/Welcome.html

10-11 Composer, Teacher, and Pianist Enrico Garzilli - Conducting Conversations

Composer, Teacher, and Pianist Enrico Garzilli - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Enrico Garzilli. Enrico has studied music in Providence, Boston, New York, London, and Rome. At the age of fifteen, he gave his first solo piano concert at the Music Mansion in Providence, Rhode Island. Listen to Enricos beautiful music this week on Conducting Conversations. http://www.enricogarzilli.com/index.php

10-04 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 their upcoming concert series. Listen as they play beautiful music from the first concert coming up in their series...New World Rhythm. http://www.providencesingers.org/

9-27 Newport Baroque - Conducting Conversations

Newport Baroque - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Paul and Audrey Cienniwa of Newport Baroque. They discuss and play music from upcoming concerts and performances for the 2009-2010 season. http://www.newportbaroque.org/