Conducting Conversations

12-11-22 Theatre by the Sea-2023 Preview Show - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's announcement of the 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 next 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 
 

12-04-22 Newport Classical - Conducting Conversations

This week Newport Classical is the subject of the program with Trevor Neal, Director of Artistic Planning and special guest Christopher Lowery, founder of Ensemble Altera. We talk about their upcoming Concert Season at many venues throughout Newport. For more information you can go to www.newportclassical.org​ or www.ensemblealtera.com

11-27-22 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 December 3rd at 7:30 PM, at St. Sebastian's Church in Providence and Sunday December 4th at 3 PM, at St. James Church, Manville. For more information you can call 401-521-5670, or go to www.ricco.org

11-20-22 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 Holiday Concert on Sunday December 4th, at 3 PM at the Westerly Armory in Westerly, and listen to some selections of past concerts. For more information you can call 401.596.5225or go to www.westminsterstrings.org

11-13-22 Warwick Symphony Orchestra - Conducting Conversations

This week The Warwick Symphony Orchestra is the subject of the program with Catherine Gagnon, Music Director. We talk about their upcoming Holiday Concerts and listen to some selections that will be performed on Sunday December 4th at St. Bernard Church in N. Kingstown and Saturday December 10th at the Scottish Rite Auditorium, Cranston. For more information you can go to www.wsori.org​

11-06-22 Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra - Conducting Conversations

The Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra is the subject of this week's program with Ivan Kirschner, President and special guest Kari Juusela. We talk about their upcoming concert and listen to some of the music that will be presented on December 11th at E. Providence Auditorium. For more information you can call (401) 274-4578, or go to www.nabsco.org
 

10-30-22 Providence Art Club - Conducting Conversations

The Providence Art Club is the subject of this week's program with Michael Rose, Gallery Manager. We talk about the Club’s long history as a landmark in Downtown Providence, how it continues to be a very important part of the areas art scene and the art shows that are coming up including “The Little Picture Show”. The music we listen to is from three great American composers. For information you can go to www.providenceartclub.org 

10-23-22 Chorus of Westerly-Fall 2022 - Conducting Conversations

The Chorus of Westerly is the subject of this week's program with Kathryn Aaron, Artistic Associate Director and Genvieve Spitale, Education Director. We talk about their concert season and the Fall Symphonic Concert on November 19th and 20th. For more information you can call (401) 596-8663, or go to www.chorusofwesterly.org

10-16-22 URI Guitar Festival - Conducting Conversations

The URI Guitar Festival is the subject of this week's program with Adam Levin, Artistic Director. We talk about the concerts that will be presented, October 20th to the 23rd, at several different locations. The event will feature over a dozen performers. For more information you can go to https://www.uriguitarfestival.org/
 

10-09-22 Classical Guitarist Aaron-Larget Caplan - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Aaron-Larget Caplan, classical guitarist. He’s back after just a couple of months to introduce another brand new album “God’s Time” and we'll listen to examples of music from his other CDs. We’ll discuss his career and how he has had the opportunity to travel the world playing at great concert venues. For more information you can go to www.alcguitar.com

10-02-22 CT Gilbert & Sullivan Society - Conducting Conversations

The CT Gilbert and Sullivan Society is the subject of this week's program with Dr. John Dreslin, Assistant Music Director. We talk about the upcoming event to be held at Valley Regional High School, Deep River CT and listen to some of the music from H. M. S. Pinafore that will be performed October 15th and 16th. For more information you can call 860 554-1256 or go to www.CTGandS.org

09-25-22 The Contemporary Theater - 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 involvement in Wakefield’s Oktoberfest on Oct. 1. For more information you can go to https://www.contemporarytheatercompany.com​
 

09-18-22 The Community Player’s - Conducting Conversations

The Community Player's productions of “Moon Over Buffalo” and “Nine to Five” is the subject of this week's program with Christopher Margadonna, President. We talk about the play and musical, and listen to some of the very popular songs from the shows. For more information you can call (401) 726-6860, or go to www.thecommunityplayers.org​

09-11-22 The Navy Band Northeast - Conducting Conversations

The Navy Band Northeast’s MU1 Matthew Aiello, Flutist and CPO Stephan Garrett, Trombonist are the special guests on this week’s program. We talk about their upcoming season of music, concerts and outreach to the community, as well as remembering 9/11. For more information go to https://usnwc.edu/Navy-Band-Northeast
 

09-04-22 Narragansett By Chorus - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature the Narragansett Bay Chorus with John Woodhouse, VP of Marketing. The chorus will be presenting it’s annual show at McVinney Auditorium in downtown Providence on September 11th. It will also feature Harmony Heritage Chorus, Coastline Show Chorus, and quartets Second Nature, Trade Secret, Nantucket Sound and Generations. For more information you can go to www.SingNBC.com

08-28-22 The Coast Guard House - Conducting Conversations

Tonight we talk about The Coast Guard House, a great New England restaurant and landmark. Elisa Wybraniec, Wine Director, talks with Mike and special Co-Host Gail Jencik, about the wine menu and the large variety CGH offers. We listen to music by jazz pianist Joe Parillo, who is the host of WCRI’s Jazz After Dinner, to set the mood. For more information call (401) 789-0700, or go to www.TheCoastGuardHouse.com

08-21-22 Classical Guitarist Aaron-Larget Caplan - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Aaron-Larget Caplan, classical guitarist. He’ll intorduce his brand new album “Honey Cadence” and we'll listen to examples of music from his other CDs. We’ll discuss his career and how he has had the opportunity to travel the world playing at great concert venues. For more information go to www.alcguitar.com

08-14-22 Theatre by the Sea - Kinky Boots - Conducting Conversations

Theatre by the Sea's production of Kinky Boots is the subject of this week's program, with stars Luke Hamilton as Charlie and Julian Malone as Lola. We talk about the musical and listen to some of the very popular songs from the show that won six Tony Awards. For more information you can call 401-782-8587 or go to www.theatrebythesea.com.

08-07-22 The Contemporary Theater Co. - 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 musicals, plays, concerts, classes and other exciting events, including their “Afterglow” series. For more information you can go to https://www.contemporarytheatercompany.com​

07-31-22 Rhode Island International Film Festival 2022 - Conducting Conversations

This week The RI International Film Festival is the subject of the program with George T. Marshall, Executive Director. We talk about the festival that runs August 8th to 14th and listen to the music from the productions of Sunset Boulevard. For more information you can call 401.861.4445 or go to www.film-festival.org