Conducting Conversations

12-12-21 Theatre By The Sea-2022 Season Preview - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's announcement of the 2022 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 Million Dollar Quartet, Footloose, Cinderella and Kinky Boots. For more information you can call (401) 782-8587 or go to www.theatrebythesea.com​

12-05-21 Kristen & Del-Bouree Bach - Conducting Conversations

This week our special guests are Kristen and Del-Bourree Bach. We talk about their theatrical careers, how they met and how Del’s artistic ability's lead him to be one of the most successful painters in the area. We listen to music from some of the productions Del was in, and Kristen directed, while both in the theater world of New York City. For more information you can go to www.del-bourreebach.com

11-28-21 Newport Classical - Conducting Conversations

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

11-21-21 The State Ballet of Rhode Island 2021 - 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 “Coppelia” and listen to some selections that will be used in the production on Saturday November 27th at the McVinney Auditorium. For more information you can go to www.stateballet.com or www.mcvinneyauditorium.org​.

11-14-21 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 4th at 7:30 PM at St. Sebastian's Church in Providence and Sunday December 5th at the St. Ann Art and Cultural Center. For more information you can call 401-521-5670 or go to www.ricco.org​

11-07-21 Michael Rose, Gallery Manager 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 and how it continues to be a very important part of the areas art scene, and the art shows that are coming up. The music we listen to is from three great American composers. For information you can go to www.providenceartclub.org 

10-31-21 Judith Lynn Stillman, Pianist, Composer & Arranger - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Judith Lynn Stillman, pianist, composer and arranger. We'll listen to examples of her music that will be in a new movie entitled “Women Trailblazers in Music”. The movie along with a live concert will be held on November 4th at 7:30 PM, in Sapinsley Hall on the RIC Campus. For more information you can go to www.ric.edu or call 401 456-8144.​

10-24-21 Community Concert Series at St. Michael‘s - Conducting Conversations

This week The Community Concert Series at St. Michael’s in Bristol is the subject of the program with Sandy Chabot, Director and Mary Kae Wright, Marketing. We talk about the upcoming series starting with the first concert on November 20th at 7:30 PM, featuring The Narragansett Bay Chorus and quartets and listen to some selections that will be sung. For more information you can go to www.ccsatsm.org​

10-17-21 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 changed because of the pandemic restrictions and how they plan to proceed. We'll listen to some selections from the concerts that will be held October 30th, November 6th and 7th and December 4th. For more information you can go to www.corememorymusic.com​

10-10-21 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 14th to the 17th at several different locations. The event will feature over a dozen performers. For more information you can go to https://www.uriguitarfestival.org/
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10-03-21 Connecticut Gilbert & Sullivan Society - Conducting Conversations

The CT Gilbert and Sullivan Society is the subject of this week's program with Dr. John Dreslin, 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 Ruddigore that will be performed November 6th and 7th. For more information you can call 860 554-1256 or go to www.CTGandS.org

09-26-21 Glocester Scarecrow Festival - Conducting Conversations

The Glocester Scarecrow Festival is the subject of this week's program with Mark Rechter, Chairperson and Event Coordinator. We talk about the Festival that will be presented on Saturday, October 16th from 11:30 AM until 9:00 PM. The event will feature over 10 scarecrows lining the streets of Chepachet RI, many music groups, the Big Nazo and fun family activities. For more information you can go to www.glocesterscarecrowfestival.org/

09-19-21 Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra - Conducting Conversations

The Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra is the subject of this week's program with Crikkett Young, Vice President and Kristo Kondakci, Music Director and Conductor. We talk about their upcoming season and listen to some of the music that will be presented in the October 31st concert at McVinney Auditorium in Providence. For more information you can call (401) 274-4578, or go to www.nabsco.org

09-12-21 The Wakefield Village Association‘s Oktoberfest - Conducting Conversations

The Wakefield Village Association’s Oktoberfest is the subject of this week's program with Kenny Burke, Event Coordinator and Kenny Tetzner, President. We talk about the Festival that will be presented on Saturday, October 2nd from noon until 11:00 PM. The event will feature many music groups and Oktoberfest activities. For more information you can go to https://www.wakefieldvillageassociation.com/

09-05-21 URI, University Artist Series - Conducting Conversations

The URI, University Artist Series is the subject of this week's program with Rene De La Garza, baritone and David Gilliland, pianist. We talk about the concert that will be presented on September 12th, at 3 PM. The event will also feature soprano Melissa Joseph and take place at the URI Concert Hall. For more information you can go to https://web.uri.edu/music/​

08-29-21 Pianist, Composer, Music Director & Winner of 7 Emmy's Mike Renzi - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Mike Renzi, pianist, composer, music director and winner of seven Emmy Awards. We'll listen to examples of his music from his many CDs, discuss his career and how he came to work with Mel Torme, Peggy Lee, Tony Bennett, Maureen McGovern and many more. He’s also a member of the RI Music Hall of Fame. For more information you can go to http://rhodeislandmusichalloffame.com/site/?page_id=1901​

08-22-21 Mystic River Chorale - Conducting Conversations

The Mystic River Chorale is the subject of this week's program with Frank Zilinyi, Artistic Director; Tim Rooney, President and Michelle Mencer, V.P. We talk about Frank’s new position as Artistic and Music Director and what the Chorale will be doing next. The music we listen to is from past concerts Frank has been associated with. For more information you can  go to www.mysticriverchorale.org

08-15-21 Mamma Mia at Theatre by the Sea - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's presentation of “Mamma Mia” is the subject of this week's program with Lexie Dorsett Sharp and Jesse Sharp, playing the leading roles. We talk about the musical, which runs from 8/18 to 9/5, and listen to some of the very popular songs from it. For more information you can call (401) 782-8587, or go to www.theatrebythesea.com

08-08-21 Music of Cole Porter - Conducting Conversations

The subject of this week's program is the music of Cole Porter with Mike Maino. Mike has a chance to do another in a series about great American Artists. He'll talk about Cole Porter's life and play a variety of artists performing his music. For more information or comments about the show you can call (401) 294-9274, or email maino@classical959.com

08-01-21 - George T. Marshall of RI International Film Festival - 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 upcoming Festival starting August 9th and listen to some selections of George’s favorite music. For more information you can call 401.861.4445 or go to www.film-festival.org