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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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

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

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

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/

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/

Courthouse Center For The Arts - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Courthouse Center for the Arts Executive Director Russell Maitland. The two discuss and play music from the upcoming show Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street and It's A Wonderful Life. http://www.courthousearts.org/theater.cfm

Theatre By The Sea-2009 Season Wrap-up and 2010 Preview - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Theatre By The Sea's Producing Artistic Director Amiee Turner and Managing Producer Joel Kipper. Listen as they discuss and play music from the 2009 season and give a sneak peek into whats in store for 2010! http://www.theatrebythesea.com/

Jazz Vocalist and Educator Marcelle Gauvin- In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Marcelle Gauvin about her successful recording career and her teaching philosophy.  www.marcellegauvin.com/

Whaling City Sound - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Neal Weiss President of Whaling City Sound. Whaling City Sound is a company that provides recordings of many musicians so that they may be heard by a wider audience. For more information go to http://www.whalingcitysound.com/default.asp .

Singer, Song Writer, and Pianist Bob O'Connell - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with local singer, song writer, and pianist Bob O'Connell. Mike first talked to Bob in 2007 so in this episode we check in with this local favorite to see what h's been up to in the past two years.

Martin Piecuch, Conductor and Saxophone Soloist - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Martin Piecuch, conductor and saxophone soloist. They discuss his 16 trips to Russia, where Maestro Piecuch conducted and performed with his finest orchestras as well as jazz bands, and they'll listen to music from his new CD, Sax with Strings Attached!

Theatre By The Sea-Dirty Rotten Scoundrels - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Theatre By The Sea's Producing Artistic Director Amiee Turner and actors from Theatre By The Sea's production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Listen as they discuss and play music from this wonderful musical production!

Rhode Island 101 - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with talented local writer Tim Lehnert who wrote the book Rhode Island 101. The book is about places in Rhode Island and what makes them tick. Mike and Tim discuss the book and play music that has a special tie to Rhode Island. For more info on Rhode Island 101 go to http://www.101bookseries.com/ .

Colonial Theatre's Shakespeare Festival - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Marketing and PR Director Karen Baker and Composer Flav Martin about the festival and play some music used during the festival. To find out more about the Shakespeare Festival go to  http://www.thecolonialtheater.org/Shakespeare%20Festival.html .