Notes From The Aisle Seat: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to Season 05 Episode 5A.02- the "Mini02" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
Mark Brazill, co-creator, writer, and producer of That 70s Show, gives us an inside look at his work on the show in an upcoming presentation at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House on August 1, while director David Oliver talks about the upcoming production of The Gin Game at the Lakeshore Center for the Arts in Westfield the weekends of July 17 and 24.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
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Artist Links
- Mark Brazill
- David Oliver
Visual and Performing Arts Events @ SUNY Fredonia
Box Office at SUNY Fredonia
Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery
Lake Shore Center for the Arts
Main Street Studios Ticket Website
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Welcome to Season 05 Episode 5.18- the "Mini01" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
Paul Preston, aka The Movie Guy, gives us a preview of the upcoming June Cinema Series at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling.
Artist Links
- Paul Preston - The Movie Guy
- The Movie Guys
- LA Film Locations Tours
Visual and Performing Arts Events @ SUNY Fredonia
Box Office at SUNY Fredonia
Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery
Lake Shore Center for the Arts
Main Street Studios Ticket Website
SUNY Fredonia School of Music Events
WCVF Fredonia
WRFA Jamestown
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Welcome to Season 05 Episode 5.18- the "Staycation" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
Guests on this episode include: Bill Smith/Ten Cent Howl; Marcia Merrins and Melissa Meyers/2026 Spring Art Trail; Dan English/Downbeat Percussion
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling.
Time Stamps (Approximate)
- Bill Smith/Ten Cent Howl - 02:51
- Marcia Merrins and Melissa Meyers/Art Trail - 19:54
- Arts Calendar - 37:43
- Dan English/Downbeat Percussion - 40:26
Artist Links
- Bill Smith/Ten Cent Howl
- Marcia Merrins/Kniti Griti
- Melissa Meyers/White Porch Studio
- North Shore Arts Alliance
- Dan English/Downbeat Percussion
Media
- "Home! Sweet Home!", music by Henry Bishop, lyrics by John Howard Payne, 1823; performed by the 97th Regiment String Band, from their album Songs of the Civil War, January 2007.
- "Going Back", music and lyrics by Bill Smith, from the album Ten Cent Howl, 1992
- "Old Time Appalachian Music", from the website Front Porch Appalachian Music, February 2026
- section from their Stage Performance set, Downbeat Percussion
Visual and Performing Arts Events @ SUNY Fredonia
Box Office at SUNY Fredonia
Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery
Lake Shore Center for the Arts
Main Street Studios Ticket Website
SUNY Fredonia School of Music Events
WCVF Fredonia
WRFA Jamestown
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Welcome to Season 05 Episode 5.04 - the "Hard Cider" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
Guests on this episode include: members of the TwinTiers Theatre Consortium (Mr. Rick Davis, Mr. Zak Covington and Ms. Michelle Conklin); Prof. Peter Tucker/Jago: Into the White; and Mr. Vince Martonis/19th Centiry Chautauqua Pottery lecture. Special guest appearance by Mr. Paul Preston "The Movie Guy"
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling.
Time Stamps (Approximate)
- Twin Tiers Theatre Consortium - 02:08
- Prof. Peter Tucker/Jago 21:03
- Arts Calendar w/Paul Preston - 37:35
- Mr. Vince Martonis - 44:39
Artist Links
- Twin Tiers Theatre Consortium
- Barrow Civic Theatre (Zak Convington)
- Palmer Opera House (Michele Conklin)
- Peter Tucker
- Vince Martonis
Media
- "Hard Cider Song", Crockett Family Mountaineers, traditional, 1928.
- "Twin Peaks Theme ("Falling")", from the television series Twin Peaks, created by Mark Frost and David Lynch; theme composed by Angelo Badalamenti, 1990
- "Salve Regina", 17th century Gregorian chant, performed by Gregorian Chant Academy, July 2022
- "Messe à double chœur: V. Offertoire (Canzon a 8 voci)", performed by Doulce Mémoire and Denis Raisin Dadre; from the album Henri IV & Marie de Medicis, Messe de mariage, April 2011
- "Hard Cider", from the album Polaris, performed by the Hickory Project, July 2015, Hickory Productions LLC
Box Office at SUNY Fredonia
Lake Shore Center for the Arts
Main Street Studios Ticket Website
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WRFA Jamestown
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Welcome to Season 05 Episode 5.03 - the "Red Rust Autumn" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
Guests on this episode include: Ms. Alison Barry, Executive Director, Rockefeller Arts Center; Desirae, Deondra, and Greg Brown of The 5 Browns; and Michael Tuccio, author of Shades of Blue at Main Street Studios.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling.
Time Stamps (Approximate)
- Alison Barry - 02:05
- The 5 Browns - 19:28
- Arts Calendar - 37:54
- Michael Tuccio - 42:52
Artist Links
- Alison Barry
- The 5 Browns
- Michael Tuccio
Media
- "Meet Me on the Equinox", from the television series Twilight, performed by Death Cab for Cutie, Nov. 2009, WMG
- "The Last of My Kind", written by Jason Isbell and performed by Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, from the album The Nashville Sound, June 2017, Southeastern
- The Firebird (1911 edition), composed by Igor Stravinski, performed by The 5 Browns, December 2013, VEVO
- "Jupiter", from The Planets, composed by Gustav Holst, performed by The 5 Browns, filmed at The Palladium Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel IN, Aug. 2015.
- "Autumn in New York", Vernon Duke, composer, from the musical revue Thumb's Up! (1934), performed by Shuheo Hosaka, Oct. 2021.
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Welcome to Season 05 Episode 5.02 - the "Flannel Season!" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
Guests on this episode include: Mr. Nick Adams, Broadway star; Mr. Paul Preston "The Movie Guy"; Dr. Catherine J. Ullman/The Stonecutters
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
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Time Stamps (Approximate)
- Mr. Nick Adams - 01:30
- Mr. Paul Preston - 21:57
- Arts Calendar - 40:52
- Dr. Catherine J. Ullman - 45:05
Media
- September, recorded by Earth, Wind and Fire; Al McCay, composer; Allee Willis and Maurice White, lyrics; Nov. 1978, ARC/Columbia
- "She's All That", from the musical Drag: The Musical, performed by Nick Adams; written by Tomas Costanza, Justin Andrew Honard, and Ash Gordon; May 2022, PEG/Killingsworth/Craft/Concord Theatricals
- from the official trailer for the motion picture The Naked Gun; Fuzzy Doors Production, released by Paramount Pictures, August 2025
- "September Song", from the musical Knickerbocker Holiday; music by Kurt Weil, lyrics and book by Maxwell Anderson; performed by Lotte Lenya, from the album American Theatre Songs, 1958, SONY/BMG
Artist Links
- Mr. Nick Adams
- Mr. Paul Preston "The Movie Guy"
- Dr. Catherine J. Ullman
- Harvest Moon Festival Contact Information kapow@netsync.net
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Lake Shore Center for the Arts
Main Street Studios Ticket Website
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Welcome to the final Season 04 Episode 4.16 - the "Short Shorts" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
Guests on this episode include: "The Movie Guy" Mr. Paul Preston on the Cinema Series, and Mr. Joseph Newton, director of the Main Street Studios production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
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Time Stamps (Approximate)
- 01:55 - Paul Preston "The Movie Guy"/Cinema Series
- 26:55 - Arts Calendar
- 30:45 - Joseph Newton/Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Media
- Short Shorts, written by Tom Austin, Bill Crandell, Bill Dalton, Bob Gaudio; performed by The Royal Teens, January 1958, ABC-Paramount
- "Let's Go to the Movies", from the musical film Annie, music and lyrics by Charles Strouse, performed by Ann Reinking; 1982, Columbia Pictures
- "Summertime", from the musical Porgy and Bess, composed by George and Ira Gershwin, Louis Armstrong, trumpet; 1957
- "Any Dream Will Do", from the musical film Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Andrew Lloyd Weber (music) and Tim Rice (lyrics), performed by Donny Osmond; November 1999, Universal Pictures (UK) Limited.
- "Aquarius/Let The Sun Shine In (The Flesh Falters)", from the musical Hair, music by Gait McDermott, lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado; performed by the 5th Dimension from the album The Age of Aquarius, May 1969, Soul City
Artist Links
- Paul Preston "The Movie Guys.net"
Box Office at SUNY Fredonia
Lake Shore Center for the Arts
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Welcome to Season 04 Episode 4.15 - the "Producers" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
Guests on this episode include: Mr. Steve Wendell/And The Tony Goes To..."; Mr. Rick Mascaro/Founder, Lakeshore Center for the Arts; Mr. Jefferson Westwood, retiring Director, Rockefeller Arts Center.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling.
And don't forget to enter the giveaway for a $25 gift card from Domus Fare, and 2 tickets to any movie from the Cinema Series. Entries must be received by Friday June 6th at 12 noon! Listen to the podcast for the question and answer. Then email your answer to operahouse@fredopera.org. Make sure you put the word "Giveaway" in the subject line and include your preferred contact information. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps (Approximate)
- 1:55 - Steve Wendell/And The Tony Goes To...
- 16:30 - Rick Mascaro/Lakeshore Center for the Arts
- 33:33 - Arts Calendar
- 35:31 - Mr. Jefferson Westwood/retiring Director, Rockefeller Arts Center
Media
- "I Wanna Be A Producer", from the musical The Producers, music and lyrics by Mel Brooks, performed by Matthew Broderick, from the original cast album, March 2001
- "What I Did for Love", from the musical A Chorus Line, music by Marvin Hamlisch, lyrics by Edward Kleban, performed by Priscilla Lopez, from the original cast album, Columbia 1975
- "That's Entertainment", from the film musical The Band Wagon, music by Howard Dietz and Arthur Schwartz; written by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, performed by the Boston Pops Orchestra, John Williams, conductor, January 2014
- "There's No Business Like Show Business", from the musical Annie Get Your Gun, written and composed by Irving Berlin, performed by the WDR Funkhausorchester, Michael Seal, conductor, June 2022.
- "There's No Business Like Show Business", from the film musical There's No Business Like Show Business, written and composed by Irving Berlin, performed by Ethel Merman. 20th Century Fox, December 1954.
Artist Links
- Steve Wendell
- Rick Mascaro
- Jefferson Westwood
Box Office at SUNY Fredonia
Lake Shore Center for the Arts
Main Street Studios Ticket Website
WCVF Fredonia
WRFA Jamestown
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Welcome to Season 04 Episode 4.14 - the "Gaudeamus" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
Guests on this episode include: Mr. Jefferson Westwood, Director, Rockefeller Arts Center/Commencement Eve Pops Concert; Ms. Marcia Merrins/Art Trail; and Mr. Jeffrey Dietz/iXpress Art Exhibit.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling.
And don't forget to enter the giveaway for a $25 gift card from the White Inn, and 2 tickets to And The Tony Goes To....! Entries must be received by Friday May 23rd at 12 noon! Listen to the podcast for the question and answer. Then email your answer to operahouse@fredopera.org. Make sure you put the word "Giveaway" in the subject line and include your preferred contact information. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps (Approximate)
- 1:13 - Commencement Eve Pops Concert/Jefferson Westwood
- 17:50 - North Shore Arts Alliance Art Trail/Marcia Merrins
- 35:18 - Arts Calendar
- 37:38 - iXpress Art Exhibit/Jeffrey Dietz
Media
- "Gaudeamus Igitur", traditional, performed by the Glasgow University Chapel Choir, June 2021
- "The Sound of Music", from the 1965 film The Sound of Music, adapted from the Broadway musical by Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein; performed by Julie Andrews, 20th Century Fox
- "Blossom Meadow", George Winston, composer and performer, from the album Winter Into Spring, Dancing Cat, 1982.
- "The Venice Dreamer", George Winston, composer and performer, from the album Winter Into Spring, Dancing Cat, 1982.
- "Cloudy This Morning", George Winston, composer and performer, from the album Forest, Windham Hill/Dancing Cat, 1994
- "Gaudeamus Igitur", performed by the Orquesta Clásica Universitaria de Zaragoza; Carlos Gómez Ambrosi, director; May 2017
Artist Links
- Jefferson Westwood
- Marcia Merrins
- Jeffery Dietz
North Shore Arts Alliance Art Trail Map
Aspire of WNY iXpress Art Program
Box Office at SUNY Fredonia
Lake Shore Center for the Arts
Main Street Studios Ticket Website
WCVF Fredonia
WRFA Jamestown
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Welcome to Season 04 Episode 06 - the "Barren Trees" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
Guests on this episode include: Prof. Don Marrazzo, Hillman Opera producer; Mr. Garnet Rogers, singer-songwriter and author.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps (Approximate)
- 02:27 - Prof. Don Marrazzo/Cosi Fan Tutte
- 19:54 - Mr. Garnet Rogers (Part 1)
- 36:00 - Arts Calendar
- 39:30 - Mr. Garnet Rogers (Part 2)
Media
- "Autumn Leaves", music by Joseph Kosma, lyrics by Jaques Prevért ("Les Feullies Mortes"); English lyrics by Johnny Mercer, 1945; performed by Eva Cassidy, recorded live at the Blues Alley jazz supper club, Washington DC, Jan. 3, 1996.
- "Prenderò quel brunettino" ("I'll take the brunette one"), from Cosi Fan Tutte, W.A. Mozart, composer (1790); Glyndebourne Opera House, 2006.
- "Summer Lightning", written and performed by Garnet Rogers, from the album Summer Lightning, Snow Goose Records, 1996
- Overture from Cosi Fan Tutte, W.A. Mozart, composer; performed by Sinfonia Rotterdam, Conrad van Alphen, conductor, Sept. 26, 2015
- Next Turn of the Wheel, written and performed by Garnet Rogers, from the album Sparrow's Wing, Snowgoose Records, 1999
Artist Links
- Prof. Don Marrazzo
- Mr. Garnet Rogers
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Welcome to Season 04 Episode 05 - the "Hallowed Eve" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
Guests on this episode include: Ms. Suzanne O. Davis from Tapestry: The Carole King Songbook; Dr. Richard Gilman from Restoring the Opera House: A Volunteer's Perspective; Dr. Jessica Hillman-McCord and Ms. Alina J. Wiley from Legally Blonde: The Musical; and Cal Weilgasz from The Wizard of Oz.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps (Approximate)
- 02:58 - Suzanne O. Davis - Tapestry
- 19:35 - Dick Gilman - Chautauqua History Lecture
- 38:15 - Arts Calendar
- 43:00 - Jessica Hillman-McCord/Alina J. Wiley - Legally Blonde
- 53:23 - Cal Weilgasz - The Wizard of Oz
Media
- Ambient Music: Dia de los Muertos; Nama's Tea YouTube Channel
- "It's Too Late", Carole King, composer; Gerry Goffin, lyrics; from the album Tapestry, 1971, performed by Suzanne O. Davis from her show Tapestry: The Carole King Songbook
- "Alone", Music by Nacio Herb Brown, lyrics by Arthur Freed, 1935; performed by Harpo Marx (harp) from the movie A Night at the Opera, MGM 1936
- Piano Sonata No. 15 in C Major K545, Ludwig von Beethoven, composer; performed by Harpo Marx (harp) from the movie The Big Store, MGM 1941
- "Omigod You Guys", from the musical Legally Blonde:The Musical, lyrics and music by Lawrence O'Keefe and Neil Benjamin; from the original cast recording July 2007
- "Thriller", from the album Thriller; lyrics and music by Michael Jackson, Epic Records/MJJ Productions 1982
Artist Links
- Suzanne O. Davis
- Dick Gilman
- Jessica Hillman-McCord
- Alina J. Wiley
- Cal Weilgasz
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Welcome to Season 04 Episode 04 - the "Hunter Moon" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
Guests on this episode include: Ms. Deborah Jean Templin, creator of Unsinkable Women: Stories and Songs from the Titanic; Chief Petty Officer Kristine Hsia, principal vocalist for the the US Navy Band Commodores; and Derek Johnson, guitarist for Monroe Crossing.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps
- 01:43 - Deborah Jean Templin/Unsinkable Women
- 19:20 - CPO Kristine Hsia/US Navy Band Commodores
- 36:37 - Arts Calendar
- 42:15 - Derek Johnson/Monroe Crossing
Media
- Hunter's Moon, Gilbert Vinter, composer; performed by the London Philharmonic, David Pyatt, conductor; Hawkes & Sons Lmt., 1941
- O You Beautiful Doll, composed by Nat D. Ayer, lyrics by Seymour Brown, 1911; performed by the Jazz Pirates, Oct. 12, 2001.
- Day in, Day Out, Rube Bloom, lyrics, and Johnny Mercer, music, 1939; performed by the US Navy Band Commodores, CPO Kristine Hsia, vocals.
- selections from Our Miss Gibbs, musical comedy by Ivan Caryll and Lionel Monckton, 1909; performed by Adam Ramet, piano.
- Easy to Get Lost, written by Derek Johnson, performed by Monroe Crossing, from a performance on Minnesota Public Radio, January 2012
- "Chattanooga," from the album The Road Has No End, written by Derek Johnson, performed by Monroe Crossing, December 2012
Artist Links
- Deborah Jean Templin
- Kristine Hsia
- Monroe Crossing
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Welcome to Season 04 Episode 03 - the "Goldenrod" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
Guests on this episode include: Ms. Calabria Foti, vocalist; Mr. Chris Carosa, regional historian; and Prof. Don Marrazzo, SUNY Fredonia School of Music Voice Faculty.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps
- 02:17 - Calabria Foti/"From Bebop to Broadway"
- 20:03 - Chris Carosa/Lafayette in Fredonia
- 37:58 - Arts Calendar
- 40:27 - Prof. Don Marrazzo/Live at the Met Preview
Media
- "Goldenrod", written, produced and performed by Kimberly and Alberto Rivera, from the album Spirit Songs, Nov. 13, 2017
- "The Man with the Horn", performed by Calabria Foti (vocals) and Bob McChesney (trombone), written and composed by Bonnie Lake, Eddie DeLange, and Jack Jenney; from the album The Man with the Horn, June 1, 2019, MoCo Records.
- La Marseillaise (French National Anthem), written and composed by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle (1792); performed by the US Navy Band, May 5, 2016
- "Mia Gelosa!", from the opera Tosca, composed by Giacomo Puccini, libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa (1900). Performed by Aleksandra Kurzak (Tosca) and SeokJong Baek (Cavaradossi) at the Metropolitan Opera House, September 2024.
- "Autumn Fell", written by Jerry Douglas Cole; performed by Authentic Unlimited, from the album Authentic Unlimited, June 27, 2022, Billy Blue Records
Artist Links
- Calabria Foti
- Chris Carosa
- Prof. Don Marrazzo
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Welcome to Season 04 Episode 02 - the "Grape Pie" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
Guests on this episode include: Dr. Karl Boelter, Board President of the Fredonia Jazz Society; Mr. Alberto Rey, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Dept. of Visual Arts and New Media at SUNY Fredonia; Mr. Nyles Emile, director of the PAC production Fairview; and Mr. John McCutcheon, folk artist and historian.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps
- Dr. Karl Boelter/Fredonia Jazz Festival 1:26
- Mr. Alberto Rey/Edvard Munch 18:38
- Arts Calendar 35:15
- Mr. Nyles Emile 37:13
- Mr. John McCutcheon 45:57
Media
- "It's A Wonderful Day for Pie" from the television series Family Guy, Season 08 Episode 01 "Road to the Multiverse"
- "Waiting for Amalia", from the album Alegria de Casa; Anat Cohen and the Trio Brasileiro, May 2016; from a performance at the Tiny Desk Concert, September 2, 2020; Anat Cohen, clarinet; Marcello Gonçalves, guitar.
- "Louisiana," from the album Anat Cohen Quartetinho, Anat Cohen, composer; Anzic Records, Oct 7th 2022.
- "The Wind that Shakes the Barley", from the album The Wind that Shakes the Barley, Rounder Records, January 1977; John McCutcheon, hammer dulcimer
- "Immigrant", from the album Welcome the Traveler Home, John McCutcheon, composer/performer; Appalseed Productions, September 2010.
Artist Links
- Karl Boelter
- Fredonia Jazz Festival Tickets
- Alberto Rey
- Munch tickets
- John McCutcheon
- John McCutcheon tickets
SUNY Fredonia Box Office Website
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Welcome to Season 04 Episode 01 - the "Back in the Saddle" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
Guests on this episode include: Mr. Rick Davis, Executive Director, 1891 Fredonia Opera House; Mr. Max Walters, Curator, Darwin R. Barker Museum, Fredonia NY; Mr. Tom Briscoe, comedian.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps
- Mr. Rick Davis - 1:35
- Mr. Max Walters - 20:05
- Arts Calendar - 40:40
- Mr. Tom Briscoe - 43:24
Media
- "Back in the Saddle Again", Gene Autry and Ray Whitley, composers; performed by Gene Autry; September 1939, American Record Corporation/Vocalion 5080 Records
- "Bottle of Wine", Tom Paxton, composer, performed by Doc and Merle Watson for the album Then and Now, 1973
- "Theme from The Endless Summer"; Gaston Georgis and John Blakeley, composers; performed by The Surf Riders, from the album Remember Malibu, 1966
- "Margaritaville"; Jimmy Buffett, composer (1977), performed by Robert Greenidge, from the album A Lovely Cruise: The Steel Drum Music of Jimmy Buffett, February 2013
Artist Links
- Rick Davis
- Max Walters
- Grape Belt Digital Collection
- Tom Briscoe
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Welcome to Season 03 Episode 20 - the "Peak Sunshine" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
Guests on this episode include: Capt. Curran Schenck, Associate Bandmaster, US Army Soldier's Chorus; Mr. Michael Mcentarfer of The Wretched Group, discussing A Hard Day's Night; and Ms. Tina Rausa, President of the Board of the Lakeshore Center for the Arts on the 2024 Juicebox Organic One-Act Play Festival.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps
- Capt. Curran Schenck/US Army Soldier's Chorus 02:58
- Michael Mcentarfer/A Hard Day's Night 17:48
- Arts Calendar 36:15
- Ms. Tina Rausa/Juicebox Organic One-Act Play Festival 38:40
Media
- "Summertime", DJ Dazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince, official music video from the album Greatest Hits, March 2011
- "The Star Spangled Banner", composed by Francis Scott Key (1814), performed by the US Army Field Band Soldiers Chorus, April 2016
- "A Hard Day's Night", John Lennon and Paul McCartney, composers, from the album A Hard Day's Night, July, 1964, Parlophone Records; performed by Blues Beatles, March 2017
- "Summertime," from the musical Porgy and Bess, composed by George Gershwin, lyrics by DuBose Heyward and Ira Gershwin, September 1935; performed by Louis Armstrong (trumpet) and Ella Fitzgerald, 1957.
- "Can't Help Falling in Love With You," Hugo Peretti, Luigi Creatore, George David Weiss, composers; performed by Elvis Presley, from the movie Blue Hawaii, November 1961, RCA Victor Records
- "See You In September," written by Sid Wayne and Sherman Edwards, originally recorded by The Tempos, Climax Records 1959; performed by Julie Budd, January 2011
Artist Links
- Capt. Curran Schenck
- Mr. Michael Mcentarfer/The Wretched Group
- Ms. Tina Rausa
Nickel City Opera Company - The Falling and the Rising
Lakeshore Center for the Arts Juicebox Organic One-Act Festival Tickets
Main Street Studios
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Welcome to Season 03 Episode 19 - the "Bach and Beyond 2024 Part 2" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
Guests on this episode include: Mr. Paul Preston from The Movie Guys, Mr. Alexander Pegis, the 2024 B&B Emerging Young Artist, and Ms. Cheryl Bishkoff, founding oboist of the B&B Festival.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps
- Paul Preston/Amadeus and Chevalier 02:27
- Alexander Pegis 22:33
- Arts Calendar 41:35
- Cheryl Bishkoff 43:07
Media
- excerpt from Amadeus; Milos Foreman, director, F. Murray Abraham as Salieri, Orion Pictures 1984
- Sinfonia in D Major, "La Veneziana": I. Allegro assai, A. Salieri, composer; performed by Amadeus Chamber Orchestra, YoungHo Choi, conductor, January 2013
- Cello Concerto in B minor RV 424; A. Vivaldi, composer; performed by the Berlin Baroque Soloists, Georg Faust, cello, January 2015
- Sonata #3 for Two Violins; Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, composer; Nathan Cole and Akiko Tarumotu, violins, Nov. 2022
- Symphony # 45 in F-sharp minor (Farewell): IV. Finale, Franz Josef Haydn, composer; performed by the New Century Chamber Orchestra, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, May 2013
Artist Links
- The Movie Guys
- Paul Preston
- Alexander Pegis
- Cheryl Bishkoff
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Welcome to Season 03 Episode 18 - the "Bach and Beyond 2024 Part 1" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
Guests on this episode include: Mr. Ben Sheedy from Main Street Studios in Fredonia, and Dr. Byron Adams and Maestro Grant Cooper discussing the upcoming Bach and Beyond Festival.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps
- Ben Sheedy/Main Street Studios 02:22
- Grant Cooper and Byron Adams/ Bach and Beyond Festival Part 1 21:41
- Grant Cooper and Byron Adams/ Bach and Beyond Festival Part 2 38:53
Media
- Violin Concerto No. 1 in A Minor BWV 1041, J.S. Bach, composer. performed by Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen. Conductor: Omer Meir Wellber; Violin : Hilary Hahn, April 2020
- "Life is a Cabaret," from the 1972 movie adaptation of the musical Cabaret; music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Joe Masteroff. Performed by Liza Minnelli, ABC Pictures Corp., 1972
- Serenade for Nine Instruments: I. Allegro amabile, Byron Adams, composer (2011); performed by the Sinfonietta of Riverdale, Mark Mandarano, conductor; Albany Records 2016
- Illuminations: 2. La tristesse amoureuse de la nuit, Byron Adams, composer (2008); Gary Barnett, piano; EKmusic 2022
- Symphony # 45 in F-sharp minor (Farewell): IV. Finale, Franz Josef Haydn, composer; performed by the New Century Chamber Orchestra, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, May 2013
Artist Links
- Ben Sheedy
- Main Street Studios
- Ticket Website
- Byron Adams
- Grant Cooper
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Welcome to Season 03 Episode 17 - the "Flower Moon" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
Guests on this episode include: Ms. Kelly Hayes McAlonie on Louise Blanchard Bethune; Mr. Jefferson Westwood on the Commencement Eve Pops Concert; and Ms. Jennifer Davis on the production of A.R. Guerney's Ancestral Voices at Lakeshore Center for the Arts in Westfield.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and Amazon Prime Music, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps
- Kelly Hayes McAlonie/Louise Bethune 02:28
- Jefferson Westwood/Commencement Eve Pops 20:50
- Arts Calendar 36:57
- Jennifer Davis/Ancient Voices 38:50
Media
- excerpts from Symphony #6 Opus 68 "Pastorale", Ludwig von Beethoven, composer; performed by Frankfurt Symphony Radio Orchestra, October 2021
- "So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright", Paul Simon, composer, from the album Bridge Over Troubled Water, January 1970, Columbia Records
- "Route 66", Bobby Troup, composer (1946); performed by The Manhattan Transfer, August 2016.
Artist Links
- Kelly Hayes McAlonie
- Jefferson Westwood
- Jennifer Davis
North Shore Arts Alliance Art Trail Information
May 25-26 10AM-5PM
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Welcome to Season 03 Episode 16 - the "May Day" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
Guests on this episode include: Mr. Ray Bonilla on John Singer Sargent; Dr. Robert Strauss on Live at the Met's Madama Butterfly; Sparky and Rhonda Rucker.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and Amazon Prime Music, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps
- Ray Bonilla/John Singer Sargent 01:43
- Dr. Robert Strauss/Madama Butterfly 19:30
- Arts Calendar 36:10
- Sparky and Rhonda Rucker 40:34
Media
- "Faery Song", written and performed by Lisa Thiel, from the album Invocation of the Graces, 2010
- "Un bel di", from the opera Madama Butterfly; music by Giacomo Puccini, libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa; performed by Asmik Grigorian, soprano, from the May 2024 Metropolitan Opera production, Xian Zhang, conductor
- La finta giardiniera, K. 196: Ouverture. Allegro molto; W.A.Mozart, composer, Orchestra da Camera Fiorentina, Giuseppe Lanzetta, conductor
- "Stranger Blues", from the album Treasures and Tears, performed by Sparky and Rhonda Rucker, Rounder Records 1990
- "Beltane", from the album The Claws of Dawn, performed by An Danzza, 2018
Artist Links
- Mr. Ray Bonilla
- Dr. Robert Strauss
- Sparky and Rhonda Rucker
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Welcome to Season 03 Episode 15 - the "Snowmower" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
Guests on this episode include: Dr. Robert Strauss on Live at the Met's La Rondine; Prof. Dan Lendzian on SUNY Fredonia's Department of Theatre and Dance productions of The Crucible and Abigail/1702; and Dr. Eliran Avni and Mr. Rick Davis on the Young Artist Recital Series.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and Amazon Prime Music, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps
- Dr Robert Strauss/Live at the Met La Rondine 02:23
- Prof. Dan Lendzian/The Crucible/Abigail 1702 17:26
- Arts Calendar 34:12
- Dr. Eliran Avni & Mr. Rick Davis/Young Artist Recitals 37:50
Media
- I'll Remember April", music by Gene DePaul, lyrics by Patricia Johnston and Don Raye, 1941. Performed by Julie London, from her album Calendar Girl, 1956, Liberty Records
- "Chi il bel sogno di Doretta”, from the opera La Rondine, composed by Giacomo Puccini, libretto by Giuseppe Adami; performed by Angel Blue from the Metropolitan Opera production, March 2024
- excerpt from Act I Scene I of the National Theatre (London) production of The Crucible; Lyndsey Turner, director; December 2022.
- Summerland, William Grant Still, composer (1935); performed by the SIngapore Wind Symphony, August 2017
- Sonata for Cello and Piano, I. Allegro maestoso; Henriëtte Bosman, composer (1919); performed by the Ekstasis Duo; Eliran Avni, piano, Natasha Farney, cello; September 2022.
- "I'll Remember April", music by Gene DePaul, lyrics by Patricia Johnston and Don Raye, 1941. Performed by Charlie Parker, saxophone, from the album Charlie Parker with Strings, July 1950, Verve label
Artist Links
- Dr. Robert Strauss
- Prof. Dan Lendzian
- Dr. Eliran Avni
- Ekstasis Duo
Link to SUNY Fredonia School of Music Event Calendar
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Welcome to Season 03 Episode 14 - the "Total Eclipse" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
Guests on this episode include: Ms. Christine Wilson, Park Manager of Midway State Park; Mr. Dan English of Downbeat Percussion; and Mr. Mchael Fath of Smallwood and Fath.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and Amazon Prime Music, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps
- Christine Wilson/Midway Park - 03:06
- Dan English/Downbeat Percussion - 18:35
- Arts Calendar - 36:29
- Michael Fath/Smallwood and Fath - 40:37
Media
- "Total Eclipse of the Heart", from the album Faster Than the Speed of Night, performed by Bonnie Tyler, written by Jim Steinman, April 8, 1983, Columbia Records
- "Organ Grinder's Serenade," from the album Good Old USA Carousel Music Vol. 2, arranged by Tom Meijer, Feb. 15, 2010, Chris Carlisle Music Company
- from the Downbeat Percussion promotional video, May 11, 2016, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6KBrp5TY1M
- "Peaches en Regalia", from the album Flick of the Wrist, performed by Michael Fath, guitar; written by Frank Zappa, July 28, 1969, Rykodisc
- "Harder Going Down", written and performed by Smallwood and Fath, Feb.9, 2024, Michael Fath Music
- "Terraria Music - Eclipse", from the video game Terraria, written by Scott Lloyd Shelly, May 3, 2016
Artist Links
- Midway State Park/Christine Wilson
- Downbeat Percussion
- Michael Fath
- Smallwood and Fath
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Welcome to Season 03 Episode 13 - the "Ostara" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
Guests on this episode include: Mr. Donald Marrazzo, voice faculty member at the SUNY Fredonia School of Music; Ms. Laylah Ali, visual artist and professor of art at William College; and Mr. Rick Davis, Executive Director, 1891 Fredonia Opera House.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and Amazon Prime Music, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps
- Don Marrazzo/Live at the Met 02:06
- Laylah Ali/Is Anything The Matter? 22:18
- Arts Calendar 42:58
- Rick Davis/Bach and Beyond 47:40
Media
- "Swingtime in Springtime," composed and performed by Django Reinhardt, 1947, from a collection entitled Django Reinhardt: Best of the Radio Sessions, Cleopatra Records, 2009.
- "Ah! Je veux vivre", from the opera Roméo et Juliette; Charles Gounod, composer; Jules Barbier and Michal Carré, libretto, 1867; performed by Nadine Sierra, soprano, from the 2024 Metropolitan produuction
- "Some Other Spring," Arthur Herzog Jr. and Irene Kitchings, composers, performed by Ben Webster, saxophone; from a 1971 recording produced by Tim der Bals.
- Four Seasons: Spring: Antonio Vivaldi, composer (1718-20); performed by Voices of Music, Feb. 8, 2020
- "Voices of Spring" Opus 410, Johann Strauss II, composer, 1882.
Artist Links
- Donald Marrazzo
- Metropolitan Opera House
- Laylah Ali
- Rick Davis
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Welcome to Season 03 Episode 12 - the "Spring Ahead" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
Guests on this episode include: Dr. Robert Strauss, voice faculty member at the SUNY Fredonia School of Music; Ms. Diane Andrasik, City Historian for the city of Dunkirk; and comedian Tammy Pescatelli.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and Amazon Prime Music, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps
- Dr. Robert Strauss/Live at the Met 01:38
- Ms. DIane Andrasik/Chautauqua County Lecture Series 21:19
- Arts Calendar 40:36
- Tammy Pescatelli 43:20
Media
- Songs without Words, Book 5, No. 6 "Spring Song" MWV U 161, Felix Mendelssohn, composer, 1841
- La Forza del Destino: “Son giunta! Grazie, o Dio! … Madre, madre pietosa Vergine”, Giuseppe Verdi, composer; performed at the Metropolitan Opera House March 2024 by Lise Davidsen, soprano; Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor
- Hej, sokoly; Polish folk song attributed to composer Maciej Kamieński (1734-1825)
- Tarantella Napoletana; traditional Italian tarantella, author unknown
- Ran Kan Kan; Tito Puente, composer, performed by Tito Puente and his orchestra, 1948
- Spring Charm, composed and performed by Adrian von Ziegler, 2012
- excerpt from "More Funny Women of a Certain Age", Showtime Special, May 19, 2020
- "Traditional Medley", performed by Natalie McMaster, fiddle; Bela Fleck, banjo; from the album Yours Truly, October 10, 2006.
Artist Links
- Dr. Robert Strauss
- Ms. Diane Andrasik
- Tammy Pescatelli
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Welcome to Season 03 Episode 11 - the "Winter Winds" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
Guests on this episode include: Lucas Cochran, James Harrington and Ashley Zielizinski from Opera Scenes, produced by the SUNY Fredonia Student Opera Theatre Association; Cameron Bonanno, Delaney Gruber and Dylan Janish from Edges: A Song Cycle, produced by the Department of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia; and Drs. Vernon Huff and Stephen Gusukuma from Fredonia Choral Festival.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and Amazon Prime Music, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps
- Opera Scenes 02:48
- Edges 19:55
- Arts Calendar 40:48
- Drs. Vernon Huff and Stephen Gusukuma/Choral Festival 43:19
Media
- "Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind (When Icicles Hang)"; John Rutter, composer; performed by The Chamber Singers, John Rutter, conductor; from the album Fancies, March 14, 2019
- "With Drooping Wings", from the opera Dido and Aeneas, H. Purcell, composer (July 1668), performed by Ricercar Consort & Collegium Vocale Gent, Philippe Pierlot, conductor; July 2010
- "Lying There" from the musical Edges: A Song Cycle; B. Pasik and J. Paul, composers; performed by Rachel Krah, Oct. 2019
- Etude Op. 25 No. 11 (Winter Wind); Frédérick Chopin, composer; performed by Tae-Seung Park, Nov. 2018
- At The Spring Dawn; Andrea Ramsey, composer; text by Angelina Weld Grimké; performed by Hal Leonard Choral, June 2023
- "Make Our Garden Grow," from the operetta Candide; Leonard Bernstein, composer, with book by Lillian Hellman and Hugh Wheeler; lyrics by Richard Wilbur et.al; performed by the NY Philharmonic Orchestra, featuring Aaron Tveit as Candide, Laura Osnes as Cunegonde, and the Westminster Festival Chorus; December 31, 2017
Artist Links
- Student Opera Theatre Association Facebook
- Department of Theatre and Dance SUNY Fredonia
- Dr. Vernon Huff and Dr. Stephen Gusukuma
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Welcome to Season 03 Episode 10 - the "Two Thirds" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
Guests on this episode include photographer Mr. Patrick Stokes, , discussing his experiences as a volunteer in Ukraine, and Ms. Lynne McMurtry of the voice faculty at the School of Music at SUNY Fredonia, who discusses the SOM event "Bach Together Again."
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and Amazon Prime Music, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps
- Patrick Stokes/"Ukraine in Crisis" 01:50
- Arts Calendar 36:57
- Lynne McMurtry/"Bach Together Again" 40:14
Media
- "Fugue Ostinato", Roman Hrynkiv, composer; performed by Tetiana Mazur, bandura; October 7, 2022
- "Njet Vladimir", Ukranian War Song, composed and performed by Vlastimiron, July 4th, 2022
- "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring", from the cantata BMW 147 "Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben", J.S. Bach, composer; performed by Duo Rosanna, Rosalind Beall (guitar) and Anna Commellas (cello); 1/16/2016
- Opening movement of Cantata BWV 147 "Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben", J.S. Bach, composer; Choir and Orchestra of the J.S. Bach Foundation, Rudolph Lutz, conductor, June 29, 2019
- "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring", from the cantata BMW 147 "Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben", J.S. Bach, composer; performed by Jon Batiste, piano, from the album Christmas with Jon Batiste, December 2016.
Artist Links
- Patrick Stokes
- Siobahn's Trust
- Ukraine: The Latest - podcast from the Telegraph of London on the Ukrainian crisis
- Lynne McMurtry
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Welcome to Season 03 Episode 09 - the "Frozen Pipes" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
Guests on this episode include Mr. Tim Kennedy, founder and Artistic Director Emeritus of Buffalo Opera Unlimited, discussing the Live at the Met production of Carmen; Mr. Barry Kilpatrick offering an overview of the spring semester offerings from the SUNY Fredonia School of Music; and Dr. Tom Janik, whose photography exhibit "Scenes from Where You Live" is now on display at the Darwin R. Barker Library in Fredonia.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and Amazon Prime Music, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps:
- Tim Kennedy/Carmen - 2:30
- Barry Kilpatrick/School of Music - 20:40
- Arts Calendar - 38:45
- Tom Janik/"Scenes from Where You Live" - 41:08
Media:
- "Looks Like A Cold, Cold Winter", written by Jack Fulton, Al Goering, Caeser Petrillo; performed by Georgia Gibbs, September 1950
- "L'amour est un oiseau rebelle", from the opera Carmen; George Bizet, composer; Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halvéy, libretto; performed by Aigul Akhmetshina, mezzo-soprano; from the Metropolitan production of January, 2024
- "Toréador, en garde!", from the opera Carmen; George Bizet, composer; Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halvéy, libretto; performed by Kyle Ketelsen, baritone; from the Metropolitan production of January, 2024
- Scherzo from A Midsummer Night's Dream; Frederick Mendelssohn, composer; performed by Seraph Brass, from the album Asteria, April 2018.
- Toccata in D Minor; J.S. Bach, composer; performed by the United States Naval Academy Band Trombone Quartet, October 2019
- Carmen Overture, composed by George Bizet, 1875; performed by Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France conducted by Myung-Whun Chung, December 2017
Artist Links:
- Tim Kennedy
- Metropolitan Opera House
- Barry Kilpatrick
- Visual and Performing Arts Calendar SUNY Fredonia
- Tom Janik
- Darwin R. Barker Library
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Welcome to Season 3 Episode 8 - the "Solstice 23" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
This special edition of NFTAS is a rebroadcast from December 21, 2022 of Tom reading some of his favorite solstice stories for this season of the year. We hope you'll enjoy this audio gift to you as thanks for your support over 2023. Our next regularly scheduled episode will be on Wednesday January 24, 2024. Happy Holidays to all!
Note: The 1891 Fredonia Opera House will be closed beginning noon on Friday December 22, 2023, and will re-open on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.
Welcome to Season 03 Episode 07 - the "Heartwarmer" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
Guests on this episode include Prof. Emeritus of Voice Dan Ihasz on the Live at the Met production of Florencia en el Amazonas, Messrs. Phil McMullen and Ben Sheedy, co-directors of the Main Street Studio production of A Christmas Carol, and Libby Cardy-Sciarrino, co-director for It's a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play at Lakeshore Center for the Arts.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and Amazon Prime Music, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps:
- Dan Ihasz - Live at the Met. 2:10
- Ben Sheedy/Phil McMullen - A Christmas Carol 19:50
- Arts Calendar - 38:18
- Libby Cardy-Sciarrino - It's A Wonderful Life 40:02
Media:
- "Night (Midnight)", "Prelude", and "Joy"; from the album December, George Winston, composer/performer, Windham Hill, November 1982
- "Escúchame" and “Ella nunca cedió a las tentaciones del amor”, from the opera Florencia en el Amazonas; Daniel Catán, composer; Marcela Fuentes-Berain, librettist; performed by Aylin Pérez, soprano, and Gabriella Reyes, soprano; Metropolitan Opera House, December 2023
For More Information:
- Metropolitan Opera House
- Main Street Studios
- Lakeshore Center for the Arts
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Welcome to Season 03 Episode 06 - the "Sausage Stuffing" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
Guests on this episode include Ms. Ashley Giaccio and Ms. Alexa Adler, who are the playwright and director respectively of the Walter Gloor Mainstage production of Mason Wright is Not a Mother; Dr. Vernon Huff, Director of Choral Activities at SUNY Fredonia on the upcoming holiday choral concert; and Mr. Jefferson Westwood, Director of the Rockefeller Arts Center, discussing his holiday offerings for the season.
Special note: if you cannot afford the price of a ticket for either of the two Rockefeller Art center presentations, please call the Campus Box Office at 716-673-3501 and mention the Dallas K. Beal foundation. You will be offered a free ticket for that event!
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and Amazon Prime Music, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps:
- Ashley Giaccio/Alexa Adler Mason Wright 02:13
- Vernon Huff Holiday Choral Concert 23:04
- Arts Calendar 37:54
- Jefferson Westwood Frosty/Christmas Pops 39:56
Media:
- Bread and Gravy, performed by Martha Davis, Hoagy Carmichael, composer, feb. 1947
- See Dat Babe, African American spiritual, arranged by Stacey Gibbs, performed by the Jamaica Youth Chorale, 2021
- Autumn Leaves, composed by Joseph Kosma 1945, performed by Vince Guaraldi, from the album The Definitive Vince Guaraldi, 1958
- Carol of the Bells, Ukrainian Christmas carol, written by Mykola Leontovych, 1919; English adaptation by Peter J. Wilhousky, 1936; performed by River City Brass, Nov. 22, 2021
- Joh F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address, January 20, 1961, recorded by CBS News
- Abraham, Martin, and John, written by Dick Holler 1968; performed by Dion, August 1968.
- September Song, composed by Kurt Weil, lyrics by Maxwell Anderson, Sept. 1938; recorded by Dizzy Gillespie, from the album Dizzy Gillespie's Big Four, September 1975
Artist Links:
- Alexa Adler/Ashley Giaccio
- Dr. Vernon Huff
- Mr. Jefferson Westwood
Welcome to Season 03 Episode 01 - the "Here We Go Again" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, a podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
The first episode of Season 3 features a preview of the fall 2023 season at the Opera House with Executive Director Rick Davis, an interview with Jacob Swanson and Alison D'Amato of the Decho Ensemble, and a conversation with Broadway star Eden Espinosa.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and Amazon Prime Music, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps:
- Rick Davis Preview 01:54
- Decho Ensemble 20:43
- Arts Calendar 36:00
- Eden Espinosa 39:40
Media:
- "Here You Come Again," performed by Dolly Parton; written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, from the album Here You Come Again, September 1977
- "Ulterior Motives"; Andrew Cote, composer, 2012; performed by the Decho Ensemble; Jacob Swanson and Sarah Marchitelli, alto saxophones, July 2020
- "Duet #1 Wo0 27," Ludwig von Beethoven, composer (1790-92); performed by the Decho Ensemble, Jacob Swanson, alto saxophone, Sarah Marchitelli, tenor saxophone, August 2020
- "I'm Not That Girl," from the musical Wicked, Stephen Schwartz, composer, performed by Eden Espinosa from her album Look Around, August 2012
- "Look Around," from the musical The Will Rogers Follies, music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Betty Comden and Adoph Green, May 1991, performed by Eden Espinosa, from her album Look Around, August 2012
Artist Links:
- Decho Ensemble
- Eden Espinosa
Welcome to Season 02 Episode 21 - the "See You in September" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, a podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
This episode is the final episode of Season 2, and features interviews with Mr. Brian Hoffman from Remembering Red - A Red Skelton Tribute Show, and Dr. Anthony Chase on the National Theatre productions of Othello and Good. Notes from the Aisle Seat will return for Season 3 on September 13, 2023.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and Amazon Prime Music, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps (approximate):
- 02:52 - Brian Hoffman "Remembering Red"
- 21:40 - Tony Chase Part I "Othello"
- 43:43 - Arts Calendar
- 48:57 - Tony Chase Part II "Good"
Media:
- "When Summer is Gone", written by Sonny Curtis, performed by Gary Lewis and the Playboys, Capital Records 1965
- excerpt from "The Red Skelton Show," first broadcast April 22, 1958
- excerpt from Othello by William Shakespeare; performed at the National Theatre, Nov. 2022-January 2023; Giles Terera, Othello; Rosy McEwen, Desdemona; Clint Dyer, director.
- "Summertime", from the musical Porgy and Bess, music by George Gershwin, lyrics by Irving Berlin; performed by Miles Davis from the album Porgy and Bess, Columbia 1959
- excerpt from Good by C.P. Taylor; performed at the National Theatre of London Oct. 6-Dec. 24, 2022; David Tenant as John Halder; Dominic Cooke, director
- "See You in September", Sid Wayne and Sherman Edwards, composers; recorded by The Happenings, July 1966, B.T. Puppy label
Artist Links:
- Brian Hoffman "Remembering Red"
- Tony Chase
- Theater Talk Buffalo
- Theater Talk WNED Public Radio Buffalo NY
Welcome to Season 02 Episode 20 - the "Midsummer" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, a podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
This episode features interviews with Mr. Dan Ihasz, Professor Emeritus of Voice at SUNY Fredonia School of Music, on Mozart's Die Zauberflöte; Mr. Adam Cooley, painter and sculptor, on the art scene in Japan in advance of the Art and Architecture presentation of Tokyo Stories; and Mr Paul "The Movie Guy" Preston on the upcoming Cinema Series films Somewhere in Queens and Book Club:The Next Chapter.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and Amazon Prime Music, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps (approximate):
- 02:50 - Mr. Dan Ihasz on Die Zauberflöte
- 20:25 - Mr. Adam Cooley; Tokyo Stories
- 39:31 - Arts Calendar with Special Program Announcement
- 42:11 - "The Movie Guy" Mr. Paul Preston - Cinema Series
Media:
- "Raganu Nakts (Witch Nights)", Latvian folk song, performed by Tautumeitas, June 23, 2018
- Overture to Die Zauberflöte, W.A. Mozart, composer; performed by Staatskapelle Dresden, Sir Colin Davis, conductor, 1984 Universal International Music B.V.
- "Rembo-nagashi," from the album Urban Music of the Edo Period (1603-1868), Ensemble Hijiri-Kaï, November 2021
- "Let's Go to the Movies", from the musical Annie, composed by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, 1977; excerpt from the film version 1982
- Overture from A Midsummer Night's Dream, Opus 21; Felix Mendelssohn, composer (1826), performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado, conductor, 2002.
Artist Links:
- Mr. Daniel Ihasz
- Mr. Adam Cooley
- Mr. Paul Preston "The Movie Guy"
- Youtube Channel
Welcome to Season 02 Episode 19 - the "Bach and Beyond" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, a podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
This "All Bach and Beyond" episode features interviews with Maestro Grant Cooper, oboist Cheryl Bishkoff, and emerging artist and clarinetist Jonathan Decker.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and Amazon Prime Music, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps (approximate):
- 02:01 - Maestro Grant Cooper, Conductor
- 19:00 - Ms. Cheryl Biskoff, Oboist
- 37:34 - Arts Calendar
- 40:52 - Mr. Jonathan Decker, Clarinetist and Emerging Artist
Media:
- Violin Concerto No. 2 in E-Major BWV 1042, J.S. Bach, composer (1732), performed by the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen; Omer Meir Wellber, Conductor; Hilary Hahn, violin
- Oboe Concerto in G Minor, FWV Lg1; Johann Friedrich Fasch, composer; performed by the Kempten Orchestra, Kempten Germany; Mary Ellen Kitchens, conductor, Victor Marin, oboe
- Clarinet Concerto in A Major, K.622, W.A. Mozart, composer (1791); performed by the Iceland Symphony Orchestra; Cornelius Meister, conductor, Arngunnur Árnadóttir, clarinet
- Concerto for Clarinet and String Orchestra, A. Copeland, composer (1948); performed by the Columbia Symphony Orchestra; Aaron Copeland, conductor, Benny Goodman, clarinet
Artist Links:
- Maestro Grant Cooper
- Ms. Cheryl Bishkoff
- Mr. Jonathan Decker
Welcome to Season 02 Episode 18 - the "Full Bloom" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, a podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
This episode features interviews with Dr. Robert Strauss on Live at the Met's Don Giovanni, Mr. Jeff Adams on the Chautauqua History Lectures presentation "Brotherhood of the New Life," and Mr. Rick Mascaro discussing the Juicebox Organic One-Act Festival at the Lakeshore Center for the Arts in Westfield.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and Amazon Prime Music, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps (approximate):
- Don Giovanni/Dr. Robert Strauss 1:45
- Brotherhood of the New Life/Mr. Jeff Adams 19:43
- Arts Calendar 37:11
- Juicebox Organic Festival/Mr. Rick Mascaro 39:45
Media:
- "A Beautiful Morning," performed by the Rascals, written by Felix Cavaliere and Eddie Brigati, from the album Time Piece: The Rascals' Greatest Hits, Atlantic, 1968
- "Là ci darem la mano" from the opera Don Giovanni; W.A. Mozart, composer; Lorenzo Da Ponte, libretto; from the 2023 Metropolitan Opera House production, with Peter Mattei as Don Giovanni and Ying Fang as Zerlina; Ivo van Hove, director; Nathalie Stutzmann, conductor
- "New Life", performed by Olivia Branch Walker, written by Shirley A. Walker, from the album Sunday Classics, Atlanta International Records, February 2017.
- from the overture to Don Giovanni (K. 527), composed by W.A.Mozart, performed by Dresden Staatskapelle, Hans Vonk, conductor, 1986
- "What a Wonderful World (Original Spoken Intro Version)," performed by Louis "Satchmo" "Pops" Armstrong, written by Bob Thiele and George David Weiss, ABC Records, 1967, 1970.
Artist Links:
- Dr. Robert Strauss
- Metropolitan Opera House
- Mr. Jeff Adams/Darwin R. Barker Historical Museum
- Mr. Rick Mascaro/Lakeshore Center for the Arts
North Shore Arts Alliance Art Trail Website
North Shore Arts Alliance Facebook page
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Welcome to Season 02 Episode 17 - the "Grass is Greener" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, a podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
This episode features interviews with Mr. Alberto Rey on the Art and Architecture Series Vermeer - The Blockbuster Exhibition, Dr. Robert Strauss on the Buffalo Gay Men's Chorus concert, and Mr. Jefferson Westwood with guest artist Mr. Jordan Weatherstone Pitts discussing the Commencement Eve Pops Concert.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and Amazon Prime Music, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps:
- Alberto Rey 3:34
- Dr. Robert Strauss 20:26
- Arts Calendar 38:05
- Jordan Pitts/Jefferson Westwood 40:14
Media:
- "Dandelion Wine", written and performed by Tommy Makum, from the album Live at the National Concert Hall, May, 2006, Shanachie Records
- "Bridge Over Troubled Water," written by Paul Simon and performed by Art Garfunkel, from the album Bridge Over Troubled Water, January 1970, Columbia Records
- "Concerto for Flute, 2 Oboes, Strings", composed by Johann Christian Schickhardt, from the album Baroque Music from the Netherlands, Musica ad Rhenum, 2014
- "Music of the Night," from the musical The Phantom of the Opera, music by Andrew Lloyd Weber, lyrics by Tim Rice, performed by Michael Crawford with the London Symphony Orchestra, September 2017
- "Dandelion Wine"; written and performed live by Claire Kelly, from her album The Scenic Route, March 2021
Artist Links:
- Alberto Rey
- Biological Realism: Niagara River, Western NY
- Vermeer: The Blockbuster Exhibition
- Dr. Robert Strauss
- Buffalo Gay Men's Chorus
- Jordan Weatherston Pitts
- Commencement Eve Concert RAC
Welcome to Season 02 Episode 16 - the "Grass is Greener" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, a podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
This episode features interviews with Mr. Derek Johnson, guitarist for Monroe Crossing; Prof. Emeritus of Voice Mr. Daniel Ihasz previewing the Live at the Met presentation of Champion, and Prof. Ted Sharon discussing his upcoming production of Romeo and Juliet for the Department of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and Amazon Prime Music, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps:
- 2:00 - Mr. Derek Johnson
- 18:41 - Prof. Dan Ihasz
- 37:07 - Arts Calendar
- 39:49 - Prof. Ted Sharon
Media:
- "Nail That Catfish to a Tree," written by Steve Rosen; performed by Monroe Crossing, from an episode of Grassland Jam, Pioneer Public Television, Jan. 28, 2017
- "What Makes a Man a Man"; from the opera Champion, composed by Terence Blanchard, lyrics by Michael Cristofer; performed by Ryan Speedo Green, April 7, 2023
- "Hagen's Hole"; from the opera Champion, composed by Terence Blanchard, lyrics by Michael Cristofer; performed by Stephanie Blythe, April 7, 2023
- (title unknown), performance by Monroe Crossing, from an episode of Grassland Jam, Pioneer Public Television, Jan. 28, 2017
- "What Is A Youth? (Love Theme)", from Romeo and Juliet, directed by Franco Zeffirelli, 1968, Nino Rota, composer; performed by cellist Yoonkyung Cho, April 16, 2022
- "(Just Like)" Romeo and Juliet", performed by The Reflections, written by Bob Hamilton and Freddie Gordon, Feb. 1964, Golden World Records
- "New Mown Hay", performed live at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House by the company at the Concert for Dick and Carmen Gilman, April 16, 2023
- "Nashville Skyline Rag", recorded by Monroe Crossing, Nov. 10, 2015, produced by CDBaby; written by Bob Dylan, from the album Nashville Skyline, April 1969, Columbia Records.
Artist Links:
- Monroe Crossing
- Prof. Dan Ihasz
- Champion at the Metropolitan Opera
- CBS 60 Minute interview with Ryan Speedo Green
- Prof. Ted Sharon
- TADA Instagram
The Concert for Dick and Carmen Gilman - Livestream Recording
Information on the 1891 Fredonia Run for the Opera House
Welcome to Season 02 Episode 15 - the "Not Oppressively Formal" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, a podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
This 90-minute special edition of NFTAS is dedicated entirely to the Concert for Carmen and Dick Gilman, which will take place on Sunday April 16, 2023, beginning at 2:00pm. The concert is being held to honor the contributions of Carmen and Dick Gilman, who have contributed so much to the life of the 1891 Opera House and the community of Fredonia-Dunkirk. They sponsor the "Folk in Fredonia" series, and have performed on the Opera House stage many times with the legendary Newton Street Irregulars. They were intimately involved with the restoration effort for the Opera House, and Dick Gilman served as the first Board President when the Opera House reopened. Carmen and Dick also created and ran the College Lodge Folk Weekends for many years, spawning the careers of several of this episode's guests.
This podcast features most of the performer who will part of Sunday's concert. They include Peggy Lynn, Dan Duggan, Chris Koldewey, Joy Bennett, and Dan Berggren. Janet Gilman, who is the daughter of Carmen and Dick, also shares some of her memories growing up in the Gilman household.
Time Stamps (Approximate):
- Peggy Lynn 2:25
- Dan Duggan 11:18
- Chris Koldewey/Joy Bennett 27:41
- Janet Gilman 50:12
- Dan Berggren 1:05:25
Artist links
- Peggy Lynn
- Dan Duggan
- Jamcrackers
- Chris Koldewey
- Joy Bennett
- The Johnson Girls
- Dan Berggren
Media Links
- "Track 02" (title unknown), The Comforts of Home, Carmen Gilman (year unknown)
- "April", Peggy Lynn (vocals/guitar), Dan Duggan (hammer dulcimer), recorded April 15, 2020; Peggy Lynn, composer, Quercus Music
- "Who Will Go WIth Me?", traditional sea shanty, Chris Koldewey (banjo), Joy Bennett (vocals), recorded at the Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs NY, Dec. 5, 2022
- "Trumpet Vine" (author unknown), The Newton Street Irregulars; Not Oppressively Formal, 1997; Carmen Gilman (vocals, hammer dulcimer)
- "What Will We Do With the Grape?" (author unknown), The Newton Street Irregulars, Not Oppressively Formal, 1997
- "When All Men Sing", English traditional ballad, live performance by the Newton Street Irregulars, 2006
- "A Little Bit of Cucumber" (author unknown), The Newton Street Irregulars, Not Oppressively Formal, 1997
The 1891 Run For the Opera House Information and Registration
Direct Link to the Registration Page
Welcome to Season 02 Episode 14 - the "Hope Springs Eternal" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, a podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
This edition of the podcast features the following interviews:
- Distinguished Professor Emeritus Mr. Alberto Rey discussed the work of Mary Cassatt, the subject of the upcoming Art in Architecture Series Mary Cassatt - Painting the Modern Woman
- Prof. Emeritus of Voice Mr. Daniel Ihasz digs into the opera Falstaff, the next Live at the Met series.
- Mr. Jong Sang Rheu from Main Street Studios talks about his upcoming performance in Happily: The Musical.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and now Amazon Prime Music, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps:
- Alberto Rey - 2:31
- Dan Ihasz - 20:56
- Arts Calendar - 37:56
- Jong Sang Rheu - 42:00
Media Links:
- excerpts from Beethoven's Symphony #6 "Pastorale", performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra, James Loughran, conductor; May 22, 2015
- Falstaff, opera by Giuseppi Verdi, "Sei polli, sei scellini", Michael Volle as Falstaff, Metropolitan Opera House, March 10, 2023
- Falstaff, opera by Giuseppi Verdi, "Fulgida Alice! amor t'affro", Ailyn Pérez (Alice), Hera Hyesang Park (Nannetta), Jennifer Johnson Cano (Meg Page), and Marie-Nicole Lemieux (Quickly), Metropolitan Opera House, March 10, 2023
- "Maybe", from Happily: The Musical, music and lyrics by Sean P. Pallatroni, performed by Daniel Youngelman, April 20, 2018
Artist Links:
- Alberto Rey
- Castellani Museum Exhibit on Niagara River
- Dan Ihasz
- Jong Sang Rheu (Facebook)
- Happily: The Musical (YouTube)
- Main Street Studios
Welcome to Season 02 Episode 13 - the "Last Gasp" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, a podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
This edition of the podcast features the following interviews:
- Mr. Jonathan Weston, Executive Director of Panama Rocks, discusses his upcoming Opera House lecture The History, Ecology and Geology of Panama Rocks
- The members of Tough Old Bird - Mr. Matthew and Nathan Corrigan - talk about their upcoming concert at the Opera House on March 24
- Mr. Dan Lendzian, lecturer in the Department of Theatre and Dance, offers insight into The Crucible by Arthur Miller, which will be presented at the Opera House on March 11. It is a Stage on Screen production from the National Theatre in London
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and now Amazon Prime Music, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps:
- Jonathan Weston 1:25
- Tough Old Bird 18:23
- Arts Calendar 36:32
- Dan Lendzian 39:52
Media Links:
- "Truth Lies Within", composed by Jeff Heims, from the video Ancient Forest of Panama Rocks, David Neidbala, videographer
- "Remembrance", Tough Old Bird, from the album A Mantle for the Lantern, 2021
- "Gambling Days", Tough Old Bird, from the album Gambling Days, 2016
- "The Witch Trials", Peter Gundry, composer; from the compilation 1 Hour of Witchcraft Music, 2016
Artist Links:
- Jonathan Weston - Panama Rocks
- Tough Old Bird
- Website
- Bandcamp
- Youtube Channel
- Ben Baker/That One Crocodile
- Youtube Channel
- Bandcamp
- Dan Lendzian
Welcome to Season 02 Episode 12 - the "Ashes to Ashes" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, a podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
This edition of the podcast features the following interviews:
- Mr. Aaron Lipp talks about his upcoming concert with bandmates Chris English and Ric Robertson on Friday Feb. 24
- Ms. Amy Kahng discusses her curated exhibit Mis/Communication: Language and Power in Contemporary Art coming to the Marion Art Gallery on Feb. 28th
- Dr. Nestor Bravo Goldsmith offers insights into the art of mime as he talks about his upcoming production of Eenie Meenie Miney Mime! produced by the Department of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and now Amazon Prime Music, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps:
- Aaron Lipp 1:54
- Amy Kahng 18:20
- Arts Calendar 35:15
- Dr. Goldsmith 36:57
Media Links:
- "Winterscape", from the album Winterscape, Erik Tilling, 2019, Carpe Diem
- "Hamilton County Breakdown", by Tommy Jackson, from the album Square Dance Tonight, Dot Records, 1958; performed by Bobbie Henrie and Aaron Lipp from the album Lonesome Hillside, 2021
- "Salt Creek", by Bill Monroe, recorded live at Merlefest 2002; Doc Watson, Tony Rice, Sean Watkins, guitar
- "Black Mountain Rag", traditional, performed by Doc Watson, Deacon Dan Crary, Norman Blake, and Sam Bush; Telluride Festival, June 24, 1979
Artist Links:
- Aaron Lipp
- Amy Kahng
- Walkthrough video of Mis/Communication at SUNY Stonybrook
- Dr. Nestor Bravo Goldsmith
- Feature Story on Eenie Meeny Miney Mime!
Welcome to Season 02 Episode 10 - the "MidWinter" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, a podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
This edition of the podcast features the following interviews. Dr. Jim Ivey discusses The Seagull, screening on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 1pm; Mr. James Welch and Ms. Lisa Layman discuss the upcoming Wester NY Chamber Orchestra International Artists Concerto Concert and their collaboration with the concert; and Mr. "Movie Guy" Paul Preston discuss two more Cinema Series offerings - Tom Hanks in A Man Called Otto, and Brendan Fraiser in The Whale."
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and now Amazon Prime Music, as well as on the Opera House Youtube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps:
- The Seagull; Dr. James Ivey 1:16
- James Welch/Lisa Layman/WYNCO 17:44
- Arts Calendar 35:23
- Paul Preston "The Movie Guy" 38:17
Media Links:
- "Cool Blues - Dark Winter Blues and Rock Ballads to Relax"; The Blues Lounge Channel
Artist Links:
- The Western NY Chamber Orchestra
- Progressive Musicians (James Welch)
- The Movie Guys (Paul Preston)
Welcome to Season 02 Episode 10 - the "Lunar New Year" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, a podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
This edition of the podcast features the following interviews. Dr. Jim Ivey discusses Jack Absolute Flies Again screening on Sunday Feb. 4 at 1:00pm; Dr. Chen Yi, Sorel Visiting Artist at SUNY Fredonia's School of Music, discusses her work as a composer; and Mr. Rick Mascaro, Executive Director of the Lake Shore Center for the Arts in Westfield, discusses his upcoming production of Love Letters by A.R. Gurney as well as other aspects of the center.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and now Amazon Prime Music, as well as on the Opera House Youtube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps:
- Dr. James Ivey/Jack Absolute Flies Again 2:45
- Dr. Chen Yi 20:56
- Arts Calendar 39:44
- Mr. Rick Mascaro/Love Letters 43:14
Media Links:
- "Molihua"; traditional Chinese folk song, from the album Wonderous Love, Chanticleer; Chen Yi, arrangement ;1997
- Clip from Jack Absolute Flies Again, production by the National Theatre of England, Oct. 2022
- Happy Rain on a Spring Night; Chen Yi, composer; Solfa Records, January 2019
- The Fisherman's Song; Chen Yi, composer; Scott Conklin, violin; Alan Huckleberry, piano; from the album Pieces and Passages, Albany Records, 2015
- Love Letters, performed by Ketty Lester; Edward Heyman and Victor Young, composers; Doll Records, 1962
- Spring Festival, Chen Yi, arranger/composer; performed by the University of Minnesota Orchestra; Craig Kirchhoff, Jerry Luckhardt, and Emily Threinen, directors.
Artist Links:
- Dr. Chen Yi
- Mr. Rick Mascaro/Lakshore CFTA
Welcome to Season 02 Episode 09 - the "Winter Break" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, a podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
This edition of the podcast features the following interviews. Dr. Robert Strauss from the Voice Faculty at SUNY Fredonia's School of Music discusses the Live at the Met screening of Fedora by Umberto Giordano on Saturday January 14, 2023 at 1PM. Mr. Peter Tucker, Associate Professor of Sculpture in the Department of Visual Arts and New Media at SUNY Fredonia, talks about the upcoming Faculty Exhibit beginning January 24. Finally Mr. Paul Preston from The Movie Guys website and a Fredonia alum, gives us preview of the three films being screened in the January Cinema Series.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and now Amazon Prime Music, as well as on the Opera House Youtube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps:
- Fedora 2:05
- Faculty Art exhibit 20:15
- Arts Calendar/Cinema Series Preview 36:57
Media Links:
- "Snowflakes", Myk, from the EP Miracles, December 1, 2022
- "Amor ti vieta", aria from the opera Fedora by Umberto Giordano, 1896, Piotr Beczala, tenor, as Count Loris Ipanoff, Metropolitan Opera House production, 2023
- "Vedi, io piango", Sonya Yoncheva, soprano; Piotr Beczala, tenor; from the Metropolitan production of Fedora, January 2023
- "New Year's Eve," from the musical score for Empire of Light, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, composers, December 2022
- "Out and About," from the musical score for Empire of Light, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, composers, December 2022
Artist Links:
- Dr. Robert Strauss
- Mr. Peter Tucker
- Mr. Paul Preston
- The Movie Guys
Welcome to Season 02 Episode 08.5 - the "Solstice" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, a podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
This special edition of NFTAS features Tom reading some of his favorite solstice stories for this season of the year. We hope you'll enjoy this audio gift to you as thanks for your support over 2022. Our next regularly scheduled episode will be on January 11, 2023. Happy Holidays to all!
Welcome to Season 02 Episode 08 - the "Holiday" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, a podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
This episode features three interviews. The first is with Mr. John Michael Coppola of the Four C-Notes and their Frankie Valli holiday show; Dr. Nick Weiser, who talks about the Fredonia Jazz Flextet and the Fredonia Jazz Society concert; and Gavin Card (director) and Elle Nunzio (Ruby Tuesday) from Main Street Studio's production of Mince Pie of Doom.
SPECIAL PROGRAM NOTE - Episode 2.9 of Notes from the Aisle Seat will drop in THREE WEEKS, on Dec. 21th. Please make a note of this special release date.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and now Amazon Prime Music, as well as on the Opera House Youtube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps (approximate):
- 2:33 John Michael Coppola
- 19:29 Nick Weiser
- 36:51 Arts Calendar
- 41:25 Gavin Card/Elle Nunzio
Media Links
- "O Come O Come Emmanuel", traditional hymn, performed by The Piano Guys; Stephen Sharp Nelson, cello; Joe Schmidt, piano; Dec. 12, 2012
- "Lakshmi Mata Aarti", traditional Indian Diwali song, performed by Sanjeevani Bhelande, May 2013
- "River", composed by Joni Mitchell, performed by James Taylor, from the album James Taylor at Christmas, Universal Music Group, October 2018
- "Hannnukah Songs Medley", Itzik Eschel, Dec. 7, 2020
- "Silent Night", music by Franz Xaver Gruber, lyrics by Rev. Joseph Mohr, 1818. Performed by Painted Raven, Annette Abbonndanza, Native American flute; Marsha Harris, mountain dulcimer; from the CD Season of Lights, December 2013
Artist Links
- John Michael Coppola, The Four C Notes
- Dr. Nick Weiser, The Fredonia Jazz Society
- Gavin Card and Elle Nunzio, Main Street Studios
Welcome to Season 02 Episode 07 - the "Gobble Gobble" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, a podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
This episode features two interviews. The first is with Mr. Dan Lendzian and Mr. Czerton Lim, who discuss the upcoming Department of Theatre and Dance production of Radium Girls, and the second is with Ms. Julie Newell who talks about the Live at the Met premiere of The Hours.
SPECIAL PROGRAM NOTE - Episode 2.8 of Notes from the Aisle Seat will drop in ONE WEEK, on Nov. 30th. Please make a note of this special release date.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and now Amazon Prime Music, as well as on the Opera House Youtube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps (approximate):
- Radium Girls (Dan Lendzian and Czerton Lim) 2:45
- Thank Yous 24:10
- Arts Calendar 31:07
- The Hours (Julie Newell) 34:56
Media Links
- "Gobble Gobble," Matthew West, 2020, Provident Label Group
- "The Thanksgiving Song", Ben Rector, from the album A Ben Rector Christmas, Oct. 2020
- "Autumn Leaves", performed by Vince Guaraldi, composed by Joseph Kosma, 1945
- "The Turkey Song (A Thanksgiving Parody)", created by Bear Valley Community Church, Colleyville TX, Nov. 2018
Artist Links
- Dan Lendzian (Radium Girls)
- Czerton Lim
- Julie Newell (The Hours)
Welcome to Season 02 Episode 06 - the "Eastern Standard Time" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, a podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
This episode features three interviews. The first is with Ms. Wendy Woodbury Straight about the documentary Underground Chautauqua: Three Freedom Trails on Thursday Nov. 10th. The second is with Dr. Robert Strauss, Dr. Jessica Hillman-McCord, and Mr. Patrick Connolly on the upcoming Hillman Opera Summer and Smoke at SUNY Fredonia Nov. 10-13. The final interview is with Mr. Pete Correale, who will be performing at the Opera House on Friday Nov. 11. SPECIAL NOTE - Tickets for An Evening with Pete Correale are SOLD OUT.
As Thanksgiving draws near, the 1891 Fredonia Opera House would once again love to hear from you about why you’re thankful to have the Opera House in this community. Nov. 12th marks the opera house’s 26th anniversary, and we want other people to know why you enjoy and appreciate what the Opera House has contributed to the Northern Chautauqua county region for all these years. As we did last year, we’ve set up a special number for you to call in and leave your voice message of thanks for the Opera House. Please prepare your messages in advance, and keep your messages about 30 seconds long so we can get in as many as possible. The number to call is 716-608-9802. Once again, 716-608-9802. Information and the number will also be available in the show notes for this podcast. The deadline for recording your message is Friday, Nov. 18th. Your messages will be included with the Nov. 23 Thanksgiving edition of this podcast. We look forward to your contribution.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and now Amazon Prime Music, as well as on the Opera House Youtube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps (approximate):
- Wendy Woodbury Straight 2:02
- Hillman Opera 15:55
- Arts Calendar 35:50
- Pete Correale 38:34
Media Links
- "Eastern Standard Time," The Accidentals, from the album Time Out Session #2, Pete Mulvey, co-composer
- "Song of the Abolitionist", lyrics by William Lloyd Garrison, December 1841, recorded by the Duchess Anti-Slavery Singers, First Congregational Church/United Church of Christ, Poughkeepsie NY, March 2013
- "John Brown's Body", traditional folk tune, performed by Pete Seeger, from the album Dangerous Songs!?, Columbia, 1966
- excerpt from the opera Summer and Smoke recorded by the Manhattan School of Music Opera Theatre; Steven Osgood, conductor; June 2011
- "Eastern Standard Time", Don Drummond, trombone, with the Skatalites, 1964
- excerpt from "Pete Correale 'For Pete's Sake'" standup special, October 2019
- "Freddie Freeloader", from the album Kind of Blue, Miles Davis, trumpet, August 17, 1959, Columbia.
Artist Links
- Chautauqua Underground RR Interactive Map
- Hillman Opera
- Pete Correale
- The Pete and Sebastian Show
Welcome to Season 02 Episode 05 - the "Samhein" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, a podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
This episode features three interviews. The first is with Mr. Jolyon Pegis and Ms. Maria Schleuning, who will be performing Partners: A Double Concerto for Cello and Violin along with other pieces. The second is with Mr. Scott Freiman, who brings his illustrated lecture Deconstructing Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band to the opera house, and Mr. Mike Randall, who will perform his Mark Twain Live! show.
As October ends and Thanksgiving draws near, the 1891 Fredonia Opera House would once again love to hear from you about why you’re thankful to have the Opera House in this community. Nov. 12th marks the opera house’s 26th anniversary, and we want other people to know why you enjoy and appreciate what the Opera House has contributed to the Northern Chautauqua county region for all these years. As we did last year, we’ve set up a special number for you to call in and leave your voice message of thanks for the Opera House. Please prepare your messages in advance, and keep your messages about 30 seconds long so we can get in as many as possible. The number to call is 716-608-9802. Once again, 716-608-9802. Information and the number will also be available in the show notes for this podcast. The deadline for recording your message is Friday, Nov. 18th. Your messages will be included with the Nov. 23 Thanksgiving edition of this podcast. We look forward to your contribution.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and now Amazon Prime Music, as well as on the Opera House Youtube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps (approximate):
- Pegis and Schleuning 1:52
- Scott Freiman 14:14
- Arts Calendar 32:19
- Mike Randall 37:39
Media Links
- "Nightfall," from Of Demons and Ghosts, Oscar Graae Madsen, composer
- Partners: A Double Concerto for Violin, Cello, and Orchestra, David Amram, composer; Jolyon Pegis, cello, Maria Schleuing, violin, recorded with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Katharina Wincor, conductor, April 9, 2021
- "Hey Joe," recorded by Jimi Hendrix, from the album Are You Experienced?, Billy Roberts, composer
- Samhein Ritual Meditation Music, Narayanjot Records, Oct. 31,2021
- From the movie Psycho, score composed by Bernard Herrmann, 1960
Artist Links
- Voices of Change Ensemble Maria Schleuning and Jolyon Pegis https://www.voicesofchange.org/the-ensemble
- Scott Freiman https://www.beatleslectures.com/
- Mike Randall https://marktwainlive.com/
Welcome to Season 02 Episode 04 - the "Falling Leaves" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, a podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
This episode features three interviews. The first is with Mr. Daniel Ihasz, Professor Emeritus of Voice at SUNY Fredonia, on the first Live at the Met presentation of Medea. Venice: Infinitely Avant-Garde includes a conversation with Distinguished Professor of Art Emeritus Mr. Alberto Rey about his love of Venice, and members of the cast and design team, as well as Musical Director and Conductor Dr. Paula Holcomb talk about the upcoming Theatre and Dance production of Into The Woods at SUNY Fredonia.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and now Amazon Prime Music, as well as on the Opera House Youtube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps (approximate):
- Dan Ihasz/Medea 1:12
- Alberto Rey/Venice 16:54
- Arts Calendar 33:23
- Into The Woods 39:53
Media Links
- "Autumn Leaves" by Joseph Kosma and Johnny Mercer, 1956, performed by Yenne Lee
- Medea by Luigi Cherubini, Denia Mazzola Gavazzeni, soprano, as Medea, October 2004
- "Romance in Venice," traditional Italian song compilation, produced by Jack Jezzro, 2002 Green Hills Productions
- "I Know Things Now," from the musical Into The Woods, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, 1987, performed by Julia Lester from the 2022 Broadway revival
- "Children Will Listen," from the musical Into The Woods, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, 1987, performed by One Voice Children's Choir, December 2014
Welcome to Season 02 Episode 03 - the "High Holy Days" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, a podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
This episode features three interviews. The first is with Tom Fitzgerald of the family Canadian band The Fitzgeralds. Next is Ms. Michelle Henry, County Historian, who will be presenting the next Chautauqua History Lecture on the Chautauqua County Poor Farm. Lastly, Mr. Jefferson Westwood, Director of the Michael C. Rockefeller Arts Center at SUNY Fredonia, gives us this year's review of RAC events.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and now Amazon Prime Music, as well as on the Opera House Youtube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps (approximate):
- Tom Fitzgerald 2:11
- Michelle Henry 20:04
- Arts Calendar 36:07
- Jefferson Westwood. 39:21
Media Links
- Traditional Shofar Blowing, Artist unknown, Grow in God Academy Youtube Channel
- "Meet The Fitzgeralds," title unknown, from their YouTube channel, March 16, 2016
- "Jutland," performed by The Fitzgeralds, www.thefitzgeraldsmusic.com/epk , 2019
- "Stars and Stripes Forever," John Phillip Sousa, performed by the President's Own Marine Corps Band, March 3, 2009
Artist Links
- The Fitzgeralds
- Office of the Chautauqua County Historian
- The United States Marine Band
Welcome to Season 02 Episode 02 - the "Harvest Moon" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, a podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
This episode features three interviews. The first is with Rick Davis, Executive Director of the 1891 Fredonia Opera House, who discusses the upcoming season. Next is Emilio Palame, whose feature-length film The Knights of Swing will be playing at the Opera House on Sept. 23. Lastly, Cindy Yochym and Noah Diamond join the podcast to talk about this year's Freedonia Marxonia, to be held on Thursday and Friday, Sept. 29 and 30. Featured will be Noah Diamond's newest documentary If You Get Near a Song, Play It! - Music and the Marx Brothers.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and now Amazon Prime Music, as well as on the Opera House Youtube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps (approximate):
- Rick Davis 1:59
- Emilio Palame 18:04
- Arts Calendar 34:55
- Noah Diamond/Cindy Yochym 38:40
Media Links
- "Shine On, Harvest Moon," composed by Nora Bayes and Jack Norworth, 1908, performed by Leon Redbone, Nashville TN 2014
- "You Gotta Have a Dream," Rolland Jacks and Emilio Palame, from the movie Knights of Swing, March 2022
- "Wilson High Victory Stomp/Victory Stomp," Rolland Jacks and Emilio Palame, from the movie Knights of Swing, March 2022
- "Hail Hail Freedonia," Bert Kalmer and Harry Ruby, from the movie Duck Soup, Paramount Pictures, 1933
- Excerpt from Animal Crackers, written by Bert Kalmer, Harry Ruby, George S. Kaufman, and Morrie Ryskind, Paramount Pictures 1930.
- "Everyone Says I Love You," Bert Kalmer and Harry Ruby, from the movie Horse Feathers, Paramount Pictures, 1932, performed by Harpo Marx
Artist Links
- Emilio Palame
- The Knights of Swing
- Noah Diamond
Welcome to Season 02 Episode 01 - the "Touch of August" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, a podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
This episode features three interviews. The first is with Ben Baker, a local musician now living in Rochester, who has released a new album, Many States. Up next is a conversation with David and Ann Rose, who will be performing at the Opera House on September 9, 2022, at 7:30 PM. Finally, Marcia Merrins, President of the North Shore Arts Alliance, and Lisa Eppolito, a local potter, give us the lowdown on the upcoming Labor Day weekend edition of the Art Trail Hub Crawl.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and now Amazon Prime Music, as well as on the Opera House Youtube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps (approximate):
- Ben Baker Interview 2:11
- David and Ann Rose Interview 18:33
- Arts Calendar 36:00
- Marsha Merrins and Lisa Eppolito Interview 39:13
Media Links
- Taylor Swift, "august", from the album Folklore, written by Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff, July 24, 2020, Republic Records
- Ben Baker (all cuts from the album Many States, August 26, 2020)
- "Summer Sleep"
- "Samaritian Ridge"
- "Violin Sonata in D minor", Mikhail Glinka, recorded by Paul Silverthorne (viola) and Aglaia Tarantino (piano), Nov. 30th, 2015
Artist Links
- Ben Baker(@crocbaker)
- Canadaway Records
- David and Ann Park-Rose
- North Shore Arts Alliance
- Art Trail Hub Crawl
- Marsha Merrins
- Lisa Eppolito
NB: Notes from the Aisle Seat will be on summer hiatus beginning July 7, 2022, and will return for its second season on August 31, 2022.
Welcome to Episode 21 - the "Independence" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, a podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
This episode features two interviews. The first is with Distinguished Professor Emeritus Alberto Rey, who discusses the upcoming Art and Architecture presentation of Pissaro: Father of Impressionism. The second is with Mr. Paul Preston of The Movie Guys, a website devoted to all things movies and Hollywood. He talks about two of the upcoming films in the Cinema Series: Downton Abbey: A New Era, and The Phantom of the Open.
In accordance with the changes in guidelines from NYS & the CDC, masks are NO LONGER REQUIRED at Opera House events. We do still strongly encourage all patrons to continue to wear masks while in the venue and social distance as much as possible until transmission within the county is no longer a concern. Masks are available in the lobby and at the Box Office if needed, and hand sanitizer is available at the rear of the theatre. If you are not feeling well, please postpone your visit. Our success in providing an entertaining event depends on approaching staff and one another with an extra helping of kindness and understanding. Thank you for your cooperation.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and now Amazon Prime Music, as well as on the Opera House Youtube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps:
- Alberto Rey Interview 3:00
- Canadian National Anthem 28:50
- Paul Preston Interview. 30:56
Media Links
- "The Stars and Stripes Forever," by J.P. Sousa, recorded by "The President's Own" U.S. Marine Band, Dec. 8, 2011
- "La Marseillaise," from the movie Casablanca, Warner Brothers, 1942
- "O Canada," Canadian National Anthem, performed by Asani, from the album Listen, 2010
- "Ukranian National Anthem," performers unlisted, Dec. 2016
- "Bird on the Wire," written by Leonard Cohen, performed by Judy Collins, from the album Who Knows Where the Time Goes, Elektra, 1968
Artist Links
- Alberto Rey
- Paul Preston; The Movie Guys
Welcome to Episode 20 - the "Double Double" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, a podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
This episode features two interviews. The first is with Ms. Sara Baker Michalak, a regional visual artist. The second is with Ms. Christina Rausa, regional actor and President of the Board of Lakeshore Center for the Arts.
In accordance with the changes in guidelines from NYS & the CDC, masks are NO LONGER REQUIRED at Opera House events. We do still strongly encourage all patrons to continue to wear masks while in the venue and social distance as much as possible until transmission within the county is no longer a concern. Masks are available in the lobby and at the Box Office if needed, and hand sanitizer is available at the rear of the theatre. If you are not feeling well, please postpone your visit. Our success in providing an entertaining event depends on approaching staff and one another with an extra helping of kindness and understanding. Thank you for your cooperation.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and now Amazon Prime Music, as well as on the Opera House Youtube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps:
- Sara Baker Michalak Interview 2:58
- Arts Calendar 35:29
- Christina Rausa Interview 37:45
Media
- Wrigley's Doublemint Gum commercial, 1980
- "Double Trouble," from the original soundtrack of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, John Williams, composer
- Nyboma, Doublé Doublé, Congolese Wedding Dance, 1996
- "The Double Up", Lee Morgan, 1966, Blue Note Records; Lee Morgan (trumpet), Jackie McLean (alto sax), Hank Mobley (tenor sax)
- "Theme from The Pink Panther, composed by Henry Mancini, performed by the Double Bass Quintet, August 4, 2019
- "Dueling Banjos", from the original soundtrack of the movie Deliverance, performed by Eric Weissberg and Steve Mandell, Warner Records, 1973
Links
- Sara Baker Michalak Website
- Kolaj Magazine
- Chautauqua Art Gallery
- Living Glass Art Studio
- Main Street Studios
- Lakeshore Center for the Arts
- Chautauqua Institute
- Shakespeare in Delaware Park
Welcome to Episode 19 - the "Strawberry Moon" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, a podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
This episode features two interviews. The first is with Mr. Collin Parker-Szekely, featured piano soloist for the Saturday Bach and Beyond concert. The second is Lifetime Achievement Grammy winner Mr. Tom Paxton, who will appear in concert with the Don Juans on Saturday, June 18, at 7:30pm.
In accordance with the changes in guidelines from NYS & the CDC, masks are NO LONGER REQUIRED at Opera House events. We do still strongly encourage all patrons to continue to wear masks while in the venue and social distance as much as possible until transmission within the county is no longer a concern. Masks are available in the lobby and at the Box Office if needed, and hand sanitizer is available at the rear of the theatre. If you are not feeling well, please postpone your visit. Our success in providing an entertaining event depends on approaching staff and one another with an extra helping of kindness and understanding. Thank you for your cooperation.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and now Amazon Prime Music, as well as on the Opera House Youtube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps
- Interview with Collin Parker-Szekely 02:09
- Arts Calendar 17:55
- Interview with Tom Paxton 20:27
Media
- "Strawberry Moon", written and performed by Grover Washington Jr., Columbia Music, 1987
- W.A. Mozart, Piano Concerto in A Major K414, Abdel Rahman El Bacha, piano, September 2014
- "Strawberry Moon", IU, Melon Music Awards, December 2021
- "Can't Help but Wonder Where I'm Bound", written and performed by Tom Paxton, 1964, Elektra Records
- "I Am Ukrainian Now", written by John McCutcheon and Tom Paxton, performed by John McCutcheon, Creative Commons License, April 8, 2022
Artist Links
- Grover Washington, Jr.
- IU
- Tom Paxton
Welcome to Episode 18 - the "Summer Startup" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, a podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
This episode features two interviews. The first is with Ms. Marcia Merrins, President of the North Shore Arts Alliance, who gives us the lowdown on the upcoming Arts Trail Hub Crawl going on May 28th and 29th from 10am-5pm. The second is Maestro Grant Cooper, who discusses the return of the Bach and Beyond Festival, celebrating its 25th edition on June 10-12.
In accordance with the changes in guidelines from NYS & the CDC, masks are NO LONGER REQUIRED at Opera House events. We do still strongly encourage all patrons to continue to wear masks while in the venue and social distance as much as possible until transmission within the county is no longer a concern. Masks are available in the lobby and at the Box Office if needed, and hand sanitizer is available at the rear of the theatre. If you are not feeling well, please postpone your visit. Our success in providing an entertaining event depends on approaching staff and one another with an extra helping of kindness and understanding. Thank you for your cooperation.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and now Amazon Prime Music, as well as on the Opera House Youtube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps
- Interview with Ms. Marcia Merrins 01:30
- Arts Calendar 22:22
- Interview with Maestro Grant Cooper 26:26
Media
- Summertime, Summertime, written by Thomas Earl Jameson, performed by The Jamies, Epic Records, 1958
- Concerto Grosso in D, Opus 6, No. 1 by Arcangelo Corelli, performed by the Harvard Baroque Chamber Orchestra, 2017
- Bassoon Concerto in C Major, RV 477, by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, 2015
- Harpsichord concerto in F minor BWV 1056 by J.S. Bach, performed by the Netherlands Bach Society, Siebe Henstra, harpsichordist, 2019
- Oboe Quartet in B flat major W B60 by J.C. Bach, performed by members of the Danish National Radio Symphony Orchestra, 2013
Artist Links
- Marcia Merrins Kniti Griti Studio
- North Shore Arts Alliance
- NSAA Facebook Page
- NSAA Instagram Page
- Maestro Grant Cooper
Welcome to Episode 17 - the "Spring Green" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, a podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
Today’s episode features four segments: Mr. Jefferson Westwood, Director of the Rockefeller Arts Center at SUNY Fredonia, discusses the Commencement Eve Concert; Director Tina Rausa and actor Jenn Davis discuss the Lakeshore Center for the Arts production of Becky's New Car; Dr. Robert Strauss discusses the upcoming Live at the Met production of Lucia di Lammermoor; and Heather Pierson of the Heather Pierson Acoustic Trio talks about her eclectic and colorful musical stylings.
Tickets and information for 1891 Fredonia Opera House events can be found on the website or by calling 716-679-1891. For events at the RAC, go to their website, or call their box office at 716-673-3501.
In accordance with the changes in guidelines from NYS & the CDC, masks are NO LONGER REQUIRED at Opera House events. We do still strongly encourage all patrons to continue to wear masks while in the venue and social distance as much as possible until transmission within the county is no longer a concern. Masks are available in the lobby and at the Box Office if needed, and hand sanitizer is available at the rear of the theatre. If you are not feeling well, please postpone your visit. Our success in providing an entertaining event depends on approaching staff and one another with an extra helping of kindness and understanding. Thank you for your cooperation.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and now Amazon Prime Music, as well as on the Opera House Youtube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps
- Jefferson Westwood Commencement Eve Concert 1:07
- Tina Rausa/Jenn Davis Becky's New Car 11:44
- Dr. Robert Strauss Lucia di Lammermoor. 24:39
- Heather Pierson 38:00
Media
- "The Lusty Month of May" from the musical Camelot by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe, performed by Julie Andrews, 1960
- "Take the 'A' Train", Billy Strayhorn, performed by the Duke Ellington Band, 1939
- "No Particular Place To Go," Chuck Berry, Chess Records, 1964
- "Ardon gl'incensi...Spargi d'amaro pianto" from Lucia di Lammermoor, G. Donizetti, performed by Nadine Sierra, soprano, with the Orchestra Teatro San Carlo, Giacomo Sagriponti, conductor
- "Get Up on that Horse Again," written and performed by Heather Pierson, Nov. 2019
- "Nobody Know You When You're Down and Out," Jimmy Cox, 1923, performed by the Heather Pierson Acoustic Trio, March 2017
Artist Links
- Jefferson Westwood Rockefeller Arts Center
- Lakeshore Center for the Arts
- Dr. Robert Strauss
- Heather Pierson
CORRECTION - The Live at the Met production of Turandot begins at 1:00 PM on Saturday May 7. The podcast references a 2:00 start time, which is incorrect. We apologize for the error.
Welcome to Episode 16 - the "Walk Don't Run" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, a podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
Today’s episode features three segments: Mr. Daniel Ihasz, Interim Director of the School of Music at SUNY Fredonia, discusses the upcoming Live at the Met production of Giacomo Puccini's Turandot; Tom walks the 1891 Run for the Opera House; and SUNY Fredonia alumna Ms. Nia Drummond talks about her upcoming inaugural Helen Tinch Williams recital at Rosch Recital Hall.
You can download a list of the winners of the 1891 Run for the Opera House by clicking the link.
Tickets and information for 1891 Fredonia Opera House events can be found on the website or by calling 716-679-1891. For events at the RAC, go to their website, or call their box office at 716-673-3501.
In accordance with the changes in guidelines from NYS & the CDC, masks are NO LONGER REQUIRED at Opera House events. We do still strongly encourage all patrons to continue to wear masks while in the venue and social distance as much as possible until transmission within the county is no longer a concern. Masks are available in the lobby and at the Box Office if needed, and hand sanitizer is available at the rear of the theatre. If you are not feeling well, please postpone your visit. Our success in providing an entertaining event depends on approaching staff and one another with an extra helping of kindness and understanding. Thank you for your cooperation.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and now Amazon Prime Music. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps
- Interview with Mr. Dan Ihasz 00:44
- Tom Walks the 1891 Run. 19:58
- Arts Calendar 39:22
- Ms. Nia Drummond 43:21
Media
- "Walk Don't Run," Johnny Smith, recorded by The Ventures, June 1960, Blue Horizon label
- "Tu che di gel sei cinta," from Turandot, G. Puccini, Leona Mitchell, soprano, as Liù
- "Nessun dorma", from Turandot, G. Puccini, Luciano Pavarotti, tenor, as Calaf. From a performance in the movie Yes Giorgio!, MGM 1982
- "Walking," Mary Mary, written by Crystal Waters, Neal Brian Conway, Trecina Evette Atkins, Erica Monique Atkins, Warryn S. Campbell; from the album Something Big, 2011
- "I'm Walkin'," Fats Domino, February 1957, Imperial
- "Slow Walk," Sil Austin, September 1956, Mercury
- "Walkin' to New Orleans," written by Bobby Charles, recorded by Fats Domino, June 1960, Imperial
- "Walking Blues," written by Robert Johnson (Son House 1930), performed by Keb' Mo' , Playing for Change
- "I Want to Walk You Home," Fats Domino, July 1959, Imperial
- "Walkin' with Mr. Lee," Lee Allen, 1958, Ember Records
- "Reflections," from the animated movie Mulan (Disney 1998), Nia Drummond, soprano
- "Let There be Peace on Earth," hymn, Sy Miller and Jill Jackson-Miller, 1955, Nia Drummond, soprano; Davell Crawford, piano
Artist Links:
- Daniel Ihasz
- Nia Drummond
Welcome to Episode 15 - the "Pink Moon" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, a podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
Today’s episode features three segments: Mr. Rick Davis, Executive Director of the 1891 Fredonia Opera House, promotes the 1891 Run for the Opera House taking place on Sunday April 24; various members of the ensemble of The Hunchback of Notre Dame at the Main Street Studio offer their experiences about the process; and Mr. Ted Vigil talks about how he came to create a tribute show to the music of John Denver.
Tickets and information for 1891 Fredonia Opera House events can be found on the website or by calling 716-679-1891. For events at the RAC, go to their website, or call their box office at 716-673-3501.
You can now register for the upcoming 1891 Run for the Opera House by clicking this link. Donations can also be made at the same site should you be unable to participate.
In accordance with the changes in guidelines from NYS & the CDC, masks are NO LONGER REQUIRED at Opera House events. We do still strongly encourage all patrons to continue to wear masks while in the venue and social distance as much as possible until transmission within the county is no longer a concern. Masks are available in the lobby and at the Box Office if needed, and hand sanitizer is available at the rear of the theatre. If you are not feeling well, please postpone your visit. Our success in providing an entertaining event depends on approaching staff and one another with an extra helping of kindness and understanding. Thank you for your cooperation.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps
- Mr. Rick Davis/1891 Run for the Opera House 01:10
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame/Main Street Studios 19:40
- Arts Calendar 38:22
- Remembering John Denver/Ted Vigil 41:30
Media
- Native American Flute/Birds/Nature Sounds - Angelina Voloshenko, 2019
- Running on Empty, Jackson Browne, 1977 Elektra/Asylum Records
- Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris - Sonnerie du Grand Solemnel - 10 cloches en Plenum, https://youtu.be/3M9sRcOrj3E
- "Easter Parade," Irving Berlin, from the movie Easter Parade (1948, MGM), performed by Sarah Vaughan and Billy Eckstine
- "Take Me Home, Country Roads" by Bill Danoff, Taffy Nivert, and John Denver, from the album Poems, Prayers and Promises, RCA, 1971
- "Rocky Mountain High" by John Denver and Mike Taylor, from the album Rocky Mountain High, RCA, 1972
Artist Links:
- Main Street Studios
- Ted Vigil
Welcome to Episode 14 - the "April Showers" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, a podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
Today’s episode features three segments. Vinnie Brandi, the frontman for Takin' It To The Streets: A Doobie Brothers Tribute, gives a preview of their April 8 concert; Distinguished Professor Alberto Rey of the Department of Visual Arts and New Media at SUNY Fredonia discussed the use of color by three of the artists in the documentary Easter in Art: The Greatest Story Ever Painted; and guest director Yao Khalil talks about the upcoming production of Dominique Morisseau's play Pipeline produced by the Dept. of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
Tickets and information for 1891 Fredonia Opera House events can be found on the website or by calling 716-679-1891. For events at the RAC, go to their website, or call their box office at 716-673-3501.
In accordance with the changes in guidelines from NYS & the CDC, masks are NO LONGER REQUIRED at Opera House events, effective immediately. We do still strongly encourage all patrons to continue to wear masks while in the venue and social distance as much as possible until transmission within the county is no longer a concern. Masks are available in the lobby and at the Box Office if needed, and hand sanitizer is available at the rear of the theatre. All OPERA HOUSE staff and volunteers will continue to wear masks and to be fully vaccinated. If you are not feeling well, please postpone your visit. Our success in providing an entertaining event depends on approaching staff and one another with an extra helping of kindness and understanding. Thank you for your cooperation.
You can now register for the upcoming 1891 Run for the Opera House by clicking this link. Donations can also be made at the same site should you be unable to participate.
Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps
- Vinnie Brandi/Doobie Brothers Tribute Band 01:13
- Prof. Alberto Rey/Easter in Art 17:03
- Arts Calendar 35:23
- Yao Khalil/Pipeline 38:18
Media
- March Winds and April Showers (Samuels-Whitcup-Powell) by Abe Lyman and his California Orchestra, Louis Rapp, vocals, Feb. 12, 1935
- Listen to the Music (Tom Johnston), The Doobie Brothers, 1972
- Takin' It to the Streets (Michael McDonald), The Doobie Brothers, 1976
- Dies Irae, Traditional Gregorian Chant, Adoration of the Cross, April 10, 2018
- April Showers, Louis Silvers (music) and B.G. DeSylva (lyrics), John Lawlor Trio, Oct. 12, 2015
- Interviews with Dominique Morisseau
- Theatre Corner, KPBS, San Diego CA, Nov. 23, 2017 www.theatrecorner.org
- American Theatre Wing "Working in the Theatre," Feb. 26, 2014, www.americantheatrewing.org
- We Real Cool |The Pool Players | Seven at the Golden Shovel, poem by Gwendolyn Brooks, read by Morgan Freeman, Aug. 1, 2018
- April Showers, Louis Silvers (music) and B.G. DeSylva (lyrics), Nelson Riddle Orchestra, Judy Garland, Vocals, Jan. 1, 1996
Artist Links:
- Takin' It to the Streets: Doobie Brothers Tribute Band
- Easter in Art: The Greatest Story Ever Painted
- Dominique Morisseau
Welcome to Episode 13 - the "Spring Break" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, a podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
Today’s episode features three segments. John Massier, Visual Arts Curator for Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center in Buffalo, discusses his curated exhibit "New Shapes from Old Tropes," now at the Marion Art Gallery at the Rockefeller Arts Center. Associate Professor Phil Hastings, a recipient of a $10,000 grant from the NY State Council on the Arts, talks about his award and current projects, and Paul Preston of the Movie Guys returns to discuss the next two films in the Cinema Series. Tickets and information for 1891 Fredonia Opera House events can be found on the website or by calling 716-679-1891. For events at the RAC, go to their website, or call their box office at 716-673-3501.
In accordance with the changes in guidelines from NYS & the CDC, masks are NO LONGER REQUIRED at Opera House events, effective immediately. We do still strongly encourage all patrons to continue to wear masks while in the venue and social distance as much as possible until transmission within the county is no longer a concern. Masks are available in the lobby and at the Box Office if needed, and hand sanitizer is available at the rear of the theatre. All OPERA HOUSE staff and volunteers will continue to wear masks and to be fully vaccinated. If you are not feeling well, please postpone your visit. Our success in providing an entertaining event depends on approaching staff and one another with an extra helping of kindness and understanding. Thank you for your cooperation.
You can now register for the upcoming 1891 Run for the Opera House by clicking this link. Donations can also be made at the same site should you be unable to participate.
You can now get Notes from the Aisle Seat from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps:
- John Massier 01:16
- Phil Hastings 21:21
- Arts Calendar 37:37
- Paul Preston 39:41
Media
- Spring Breakdown (2009), Warner Brothers, Code Entertainment
- Epidemic Sound, "Kick Back", Floyd Wonder, vocals
- "Shuffle Off to Buffalo", 42nd St, written by Al Dubin and Harry Warren, performed by Ruby Keeler and Clarence Nordstrom
- "Monaghan Jig", EllaHarp, 2016
- "Ukrainian National Anthem", Zlata Ognevich and the Cadets of Kyiv Military Lyceum #23, 2019
Artist Links:
- Bruce Adams - www.adams-studio.com
- Julia Bottoms - www.juliabottoms.com
- virocode - www.virocode.com
- Phil Hastings - www.philhastings.com
Welcome to Episode 12 - the "In Like A Lion" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, a podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia.
Today’s episode features three Opera House events. The Ekstasis Duo of Dr. Eliran Avni and Ms. Natasha Farny talk about Ekstasis 2.0, a series of afternoon recitals presented by their students. Distinguished Teaching Professor Ms. Julie Newell discusses the next two Live at the Met presentations of Ariadne auf Naxos and Don Carlos, and Sue Tillotson and Jim Cunningham of the Celtic duo Waterhorse talk about their upcoming live Opera House concert.
Tickets and information for 1891 Fredonia Opera House events can be found on the website or by calling 716-679-1891. For events at the RAC, go to their website, or call their box office at 716-673-3501.
In accordance with the changes in guidelines from NYS & the CDC, masks are NO LONGER REQUIRED at Opera House events, effective immediately. We do still strongly encourage all patrons to continue to wear masks while in the venue and social distance as much as possible until transmission within the county is no longer a concern. Masks are available in the lobby and at the Box Office if needed, and hand sanitizer is available at the rear of the theatre. All OPERA HOUSE staff and volunteers will continue to wear masks and to be fully vaccinated. If you are not feeling well, please postpone your visit. Our success in providing an entertaining event depends on approaching staff and one another with an extra helping of kindness and understanding. Thank you for your cooperation.
You can now register for the upcoming 1891 Run for the Opera House by clicking this link. Donations can also be made at the same site should you be unable to participate.
You can now get Notes from the Aisle Seat from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner.
If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening!
Time Stamps:
- Eliran Avni/Natasha Farney 2:30
- Live at the Met/Julie Newell 13:17
- Arts Calendar 25:42
- Waterhorse (Sue Tillotson and Jim Cunningham) 27:58
Media:
- "Saturday Night Live" - John Belushi, Season 1, 1976 "Weekend Update"
- "Miss Shepherd's Reel" - Sue Tillotson and Jim Cunningham, Old Friends
- "Großmächtige Prinzessin", Ariadne auf Naxos - Metropolitan Opera 2003, Natalie Dessay as Zerbinetta
- "Dio,che nell'alma infondere" from Don Carlos, Metropolitan Opera 1983, Placido Domingo as Roderigo, Louis Quilico as Don Carlos.
- "Niel Gow's Lament for the Death of his Second Wife", Sue Tillotson and Jim Cunningham, Waterhorse
- "Maine-ly Magic", Sue Tillotson and Jim Cunningham, featuring the Bonnie Loch Fiddlers, Waterhorse