Conducting Conversations

2-08 Providence Perfoming Arts Center - Conducting Conversations

 PPAC-Fiddler on the Roof and STOMP - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with one of his favorite guests...Director of Marketing for the Providence Performing Arts Center PJ Prokop. They discuss and play music from upcoming performances of Fiddler on the Roof and STOMP at PPAC.

2-1 Anders Vercelli, Jazz Pianist - Conducting Conversations

Anders Vercelli, Jazz Pianist - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with a local jazz artist Anders Vercelli and plays some of his music.

1-25 Festival Ballet Providence-1001 Nights - Conducting Conversations

Festival Ballet Providence-1001 Nights - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Mark Morin, Marketing Director for Festival Ballet Providence about their upcoming performance of 1001 Nights!

1-18 Cameron Greenlee-Pianist, Arranger and Composer - Conducting Conversations

Cameron Greenlee-Pianist, Arranger and Composer - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Cameron Greenlee a local pianist, composer & arranger and plays some of Camerons pieces.
Cameron Greenlee, grew up on City Island in the Bronx, New York and has spent his life between New York and Block Island, RI. Although his musical foundation was built on a strict classical training, his artistic influences range from Warren Zevon to Bill Evans, from W.A. Mozart to Bob Marley, from Jelly Roll Morton to Nirvana, and beyond. In school, Cameron discovered his love for jazz, and began experimenting stylistically. Blues, reggae, baroque, punk- his artistry is fresh, embedded with yearning for something entirely new and unique in the sonic realm. With formal training from the University of Miami and El Conservatorio de Música de Toledo, Spain, he received a Bachelor's certificate in keyboard performance from the University of New Hampshire, under the tutelage of Providence-born Arlene Kies.
Cameron has given piano recitals throughout New England, and has performed on stages in Spain, Italy, Jamaica, Guatemala, and across the eastern United States. He has shared stages with the likes of jazz artists Branford Marsalis, Benny Green, Clark Terry, hip-hop artist Slick Rick the Ruler, reggae artists Steel Pulse, Gregory Isaacs, Culture and Cedric Brooks. He has featured on recordings by St. Croix's MIDNITE and Jamaica's Ernie Smith. He has released a 5-track EP with his brother, Travis on their original project, Homeslice. ConserFest, a music festival founded by Cameron and friends to raise awareness for land conservation, will kick-off July 16th, 2009, on Block Island.
Look for two highly-anticipated recordings this spring, with Cameron's first solo effort of reggae originals and covers, as well as the first release from his Providence-based trio, Kyoshii.
For more information and music, visit:   www.myspace.com/camerongreenlee

1-11 Providence Performing Arts Center - Conducting Conversations

Providence Performing Arts Center - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with PJ Prokop, Director of Marketing, at PPAC. They talk about and play music from some of the upcoming entertainers and shows performing at the theatre.

1-04 Director of Jazz Studies at URI, Joe Parillo - Conducting Conversations

Director of Jazz Studies at URI, Joe Parillo - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Director of Jazz Studies at URI, Joe Parillo. Joe is an accomplished musician who brings a world of knowledge and music to South County, R.I. ...listen and enjoy!

12-21 Veterans Memorial Auditorium - Conducting Conversations

Veterans Memorial Auditorium - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Steve Habl General Manager of VMA about the auditoriums new management as well as acts that have played or will play at the VMA. Listen to the music of Mannheim Steamroller and others in this show, perfect for the holidays!

12-14 Providence Performing Arts Center - Conducting Conversations

Providence Performing Arts Center - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with PJ Prokop, Marketing Director of the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), about upcoming shows and the music they bring with them.

12-07 Festival Ballet Providence-The Nutcracker - Conducting Conversations

Festival Ballet Providence-The Nutcracker - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Mark Morin, Marketing Director of Festival Ballet Providence, about their highly acclaimed yearly performance of The Nutcracker and plays beautiful music from the ballet.

11-30 Granite Theatre - Conducting Conversations

Granite Theatre - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with David Jepson, Artistic Director & Beth Jepson, Assoc. Artistic Director of the Granite Theatre in Westerly, R.I. They talk about the Granite Theatre and the upcoming performance of A Christmas Carol.

11-23 Pendragon - Conducting Conversations

Pendragon - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Russell Gusetti of Pendragon. Since 1995 members of Pendragon have been the driving force behind the Blackstone River Theatre, bringing traditional and ethnic music to the Blackstone Valley.

11-16 Swanhurst Chorus - Conducting Conversations

Swanhurst Chorus - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Swanhurst Chorus Director John Babbit about their upcoming performances in December.

11-09 URI Theatre-Oklahoma! - Conducting Conversations

URI Theatre-Oklahoma! - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Director Paula McGlasson & Ast. Director Jimmy Calitri about URI Theatres upcoming performance of Oklahoma!

11-02 The Providence Singers-Jonah and the Whale - Conducting Conversations

The Providence Singers-Jonah and the Whale - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Patrice Newman, long time pianist, and Chris Hauck, marketing director, for the Providence Singers. They discuss the Providence Singers upcoming performance of Dominick Argento's Jonah and the Whale on Nov. 7 + 9, Fri. at 8pm & Sun. at 2pm at Blessed Sacrament Church.

10-26 George Kent, Director of The Chorus of Westerly - Conducting Conversations

George Kent, Director of The Chorus of Westerly - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with long time director of The Chorus of Westerly...George Kent. Listen as George Kent talks about The Chorus of Westerly's upcoming concert on Sunday, Nov. 23rd...Hodie, an inspirational celebration of Christmas, by Ralph Vaughan Williams.

10-19 Festival Ballet Providence's Giselle - Conducting Conversations

Festival Ballet Providence's Giselle - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Festival Ballet Providence dancers about the ballet's upcoming performance of Giselle and the music that helps bring this wonderful ballet to life.  

10-12 Robert's Musical Instruments - Conducting Conversations

Robert's Musical Instruments - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Terri Viveiros owner of Robert's Musical Instruments in West Warwick and sponsor of Conducting Conversations. Mike and Terri discuss the music lessons Robert's Music offers the community and plays music from some of the teachers giving lessons at Robert's Music right now.  

10-05 The American Band II - Conducting Conversations

The American Band II - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with The American Band's Director Dr. Gene Pollart about the band and their promoting of a CD for South County Habitat for Humanity. The band will perform at a concert, to be followed by a CD release party, as part of the University Artists Series Concerts at URI. The CD, called Working in Harmony...for Home and Hearth, is a compilation of local composers & poets to raise awareness about homelessness and substandard housing.

9-28 Conducting Conversations - Salt Marsh Opera "Lucia di Lammermoor"

Salt Marsh Opera "Lucia di Lammermoor" - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Salt Marsh Opera's Artistic Director Simon Holt about their upcoming performances of "Lucia di Lammermoor" in Westerly, R.I. & Ivoryton, CT.

9-21 Conducting Conversations - Shining Through Broken Glass

Shining Through Broken Glass - In this episode of Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, Mike talks with Brian Mayer the Director of Shining Through Broken Glass A Kristallnacht Concert about the concert, the music, and its history. The concert features many soloists, a 200 person choir and a 32-piece professional orchestra. The concert will be narrated by special guest Leonard Nimoy on Sunday, Nov. 9th at 7pm at the VMA in Providence.