Conducting Conversations

05-07-23 Kingston Chamber Music Festival 2023 - Conducting Conversations

The Kingston Chamber Music Festival is the subject of this week's program with Dr. Beth Etter, Executive Director. We talk about the upcoming Festival and listen to some of the amazing music that will be presented from July 26th through August 6th. For more information you can go to www.kingstonchambermusic.org

04-30-23 Westminster Youth String Ensemble - Conducting Conversations

This week Westminster Youth String Ensemble is the subject of the program with Kathleen Curran Monroe, Director. We talk about the upcoming season and the Spring Concert on Sunday May 7th at 3 PM, at the Westerly Armory in Westerly and listen to some selections of past concerts. For more information you can call 401.596.5225 or go to www.westminsterstrings.org

04-23-23 Theatre by the Sea-2023 Season Preview - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's exciting 2023 season is the subject of this week's program with Bill Hanney, owner of the theatre and Karen Kessler, Director of Marketing. We talk about this summer's musicals and listen to some of the very popular songs from My Way, Beautiful, The Bodyguard and Jersey Boys. For more information you can call (401) 782-8587 or go to www.theatrebythesea.com
 

04-16-23 Mystic River Chorale - Conducting Conversations

​The Mystic River Chorale is the subject of this week's program with Frank Zilinyi, Artistic Director and Kit Foster, Past President. We talk about what the Chorale has done in the last season and their concert coming up on Sunday May 5th at 4 PM, at the Mystic Congregational Church. For more information you can go to www.mysticriverchorale.org

04-09-23 Newport Classical - Conducting Conversations

This week Newport Classical is the subject of the program with Trevor Neal, Director of Artistic Planning. We talk about their upcoming 2023 Music Festival Concert Season at many venues throughout Newport. For more information you can go to https://www.newportclassical.org

04-02-23 The Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra - Conducting Conversations

The Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra, is the subject of this week's program, with Kristo Kondakci, Music Director and Conductor, with special guest Andy Wilds, saxophonist. We talk about their upcoming concert, and listen to some of the music that will be presented on May 21, at E. Providence H. S. Auditorium. For more information call (401) 274-4578, or go to www.nabsco.org
 

03-26-23 The Community Player’s - Conducting Conversations

The Community Player's productions of “Something Rotten!” is the subject of this week's program, with Christopher Margadonna, President and Joan Dillenback Director. We talk about the musical, and listen to some of the very funny songs from the show being presented April 21 to 30. For more information call (401) 726-6860, or go to www.thecommunityplayers.org

03-19-23 Jamestown Community Chorus - Conducting Conversations

This week The Jamestown Community Chorus is the program's subject with B. J. Whitehouse, Music Director. We talk about their success coming out of the pandemic and listen to some selections from the planned spring concert at the Jamestown Recreational Center on Saturday, May 6th, and 7th. For more information, you can call 401-423-1574 or go to www.jamestownchorus.com 

03-12-23 Eddie Dillon, Composer, Arranger, Singer & Guitarist - Conducting Conversations

This week, for a special show about St. Patrick's Day, we feature Eddie Dillon, Composer, Arranger, Singer, and Guitarist, who was one of the original guests on the show when it started in 2007. Eddie is the only person to have appeared with Mike every year of the show's existence. We'll listen to some examples of his music and some of his personal favorites and discuss his upcoming concerts. For more information, you can go to www.eddiedillon.com 

03-05-23 RI Civic Choral & Orchestra - Conducting Conversations

The RI Civic Choral and Orchestra is the subject of this week's program with Dr. Joshua Rohde, Music Director. We talk about their upcoming concerts and listen to some of the music being presented on Saturday, March 18th at 7:30 PM in Newport and Sunday, March 19th at 3:00 PM, in Providence. For more information, you can call 401-521-5670 or go to www.ricco.org

02-26-23 State Ballet of Rhode Island - Conducting Conversations

The State Ballet of Rhode Island is the subject of the program with Ana Marsden Fox, Executive Director. We talk about their upcoming performance of “Alice's Adventure In Wonderland" and listen to some selections that will be used in the production, Friday, March 31st, and Saturday, April 1st at the Park Theatre in Cranston. For more information, you can go to www.stateballet.comor www.parktheatreri.com

02-19-23 Historic Music of Newport - Conducting Conversations

Historic Music of Newport is the subject of the program with Dr. Mark Stickney, Founder and Dr. Robert Franzblau, Board Member. We talk about the founding of this year old group, discuss the Spring Concerts and listen to some selections that will be performed on March 2nd at the Breakers in Newport and many other events. For more information you can go to www.historicmusicofnewport.com 

02-12-23 Aging Disgracefully w/ Doreen Collins & Charlie Hall - Conducting Conversations

The comedy show “Aging Disgracefully” is the subject of this week's program with Rhode Island Comedy Hall of Famers Charlie Hall and Doreen Collins, the comedians that share the hosting role. We talk about the program and listen to some of the parody songs from it. For more information you can call (401) 288-1188, or go to www.oceanstatefollies.net 

02-05-23 Rhode Island Wind Ensemble - Conducting Conversations

This week The R.I. Wind Ensemble is the subject of the program with Dr. Robert Franzblau, Conductor. We talk about their upcoming Spring Concerts and listen to some selections that will be performed on their February 19th concert in Newport for the benefit of The Seamen’s Church Institute . For more information you can go to www.riwe.org

01-29-23 Contemporary Theater’s Artistic Director Tammy Brown - Conducting Conversations

The Contemporary Theater’s Artistic Director Tammy Brown is our special guest on this week’s program. We talk about their upcoming season of plays, concerts, classes and other exciting events, including their production of Wakefield’s Idol, running through March 30th. For more information you can go to https://www.contemporarytheatercompany.com

01-22-23 Core Memory Concerts - Conducting Conversations

This week Core Memory Concerts is the subject of the program with Craig Maynard, Artistic Director. He'll talk about the upcoming season that has been called one of the busiest in the area. We'll listen to some selections from the concerts that will be held this spring. For more information you can go to www.corememorymusic.com

01-15-23 Shannon Corey - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Shannon Corey, singer, composer, pianist and teacher. We'll listen to examples of music from her CDs and discuss her career and how she has had the opportunity to travel the world singing. For more information you can go to www.shannoncoreymusic.com​

01-08-23 Mystic River Chorale - Conducting Conversations

The Mystic River Chorale is the subject of this week's program with Frank Zilinyi, Artistic Director and Michelle Mencer, President. We talk about what the Chorale has done in the last season and their concert coming up on Sunday January 15th at 4PM, at Harkness Chapel. For more information you can go go to www.mysticriverchorale.org

01-01-23 South Kingstown 300th Celebration - Conducting Conversations

The South Kingstown 300th Celebration is the subject of this week's program with Joanne Esposito, Chairman and Beth LeConte, board member. We talk about what the year long 300th Anniversary Celebration and the many events, including concerts, parades, lectures, sports, and much more. The music is from the CD Clawhammer Banjo, provided by Bob Woods. For more information go to www.southkingstownri.com

12-18-22 This Old Tree - Conducting Conversations

This Old Tree, a new program that will be airing on WCRI in January, is our subject tonight with Doug Still, the host of the new show which is, you guessed it, all about trees. We talk about the upcoming radio debut, his life as an Arborist and listen to some selections of music that have a “tree” theme. For more information you can go to www.buzzsprout.com/2044179​