Conducting Conversations

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
 

Theatre by the Sea-The Full Monty - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Producing Artistic Director Amy Turner, and Director of The Full Monty, Russell Garrett. Listen to music and conversation about this spectacular Theatre by the Sea performance. For more information on The Full Monty please CLICK HERE.

David R. Smith Singer/Songwriter - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with David R. Smith and his daughter Caitlin A. Smith about their musicand national tour. For more information on David & Caitlin please CLICK HERE.

22nd season of the Kingston Chamber Music Festival - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Kingston Chamber Music Festival performer, pianist Gail Niwa. For more information on Kingston Chamber Music Festival please CLICK HERE.

Theatre by the Sea-Little Shop of Horrors - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Producing Artistic Director Amy Turner and actor Joel Briel, a veteran of the broadway cast of CATS and playing the character of Mushnik in this run of Little Shop of Horrors. Listen to music and conversation about this spectacular Theatre by the Sea performance. For more information on Little Shop of Horrors please CLICK HERE.

American Journey CD - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with WCRI announcer Larry King about the upcoming release of Classical 95.9-FM WCRI's new CD "American Journey." Hear the some of the music from the CD on this weeks Conducting Conversations. For more on Larry King please CLICK HERE.

Jesse Liam-Father From A Man - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with local recording artists Jack and Jesse Gauthier about the release of the new CD Father From A Man and play music from the CD. For more information on Jesse Liam please CLICK HERE.

Theatre by the Sea-Hello Dolly - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Producing Artistic Director Amy Turner and Tony Award-winning actress Cady Huffman. Huffman won her Tony Award for the role of Ulla in the Broadway musical The Producers. Listen to music and conversation about this spectacular Theatre by the Sea performance. For more information on Hello Dolly please CLICK HERE.

New Bedford Festival Theatre-Gypsy - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Armand Marchand, Executive Producer and George Charbonneau, Artistic Director the New Bedford Festival Theatre about their upcoming performance of Gypsy starring international star of Cabaret and Sunset Boulevard Sue Mathys. For more information on New Bedford Festival Theatre please CLICK HERE.
 

SoundMusic - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with SoundMusic Music Director Martin Piecuch about the upcoming Gagla Fundraiser at the Mystic Aquarium and concerts in August. For more information on SoundMusic please CLICK HERE.

Theatre by the Sea-A Chorus Line - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Producing Artistic Director Amy Turner and Director/Choreographer Mitzi Hamilton. Hamilton provided the insperation for the character Val in the original Michael Bennett production. Listen to music and conversation about this spectacular Theatre by the Sea performance. For more information on A Chorus Line please CLICK HERE.

Music on the Hill 2010 - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Board of Director members John Pellegrino and Don Rankin about this years Music on the Hill June 3rd-12th. For more information on Music on the Hill please CLICK HERE.

Courthouse Center for the Arts - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Executive Director Russell Maitland about three upcoming shows at CCA...The Great American Trailer Park Musical, La Cage Aux Folles, & The Buddy Holley Story. For more information on Courthouse Center for the Arts please CLICK HERE.

Theatre By The Sea 2010 - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Producing Artistic Director Amiee Turner & Managing Producer Joel Kipper of Theatre By The Sea about the coming season. Shows this Summer will be...A Chorus Line, Hello Dolly, Little Shop of Horrors, and The Full Monty. For more information on Theatre By The Sea please CLICK HERE.

R.I. Center for Performing Arts - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with General Manager of RICPA, Jack Nicholson. Mike talks with Jack about upcoming performances and plays music by some of the artisits. To learn more about RICPA CLICK HERE.