Notes From The Aisle Seat

Notes from the Aisle Seat Episode 5.12 - The "Winter Be Gone" Edition

Welcome to Season 05 Episode 5.12- the "Winter Be Gone" 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: BA Van Sise/Children of Grass; Dan Lendzian/Ruthless! - The Musical; Vernon Huff/SUNY Fredonia Choral Festival
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Time Stamps (Approximate)
BA Van Sise/Children of Grass - 1:21
Dan Lendzian/Ruthless - The Musical  20:50
Arts Calendar - 40:05
Vernon Huff/SUNY Choral Festival - 42:40
Artist Links
BA Van Sise
Dan Lendzian
Vernon Huff
Media
Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Opus 68 (Pastorale), Ludwig von Beethoven, composer; performed by the Frankfort Symphony Orchestra, Ariane Matiakh, conductor, October 2021
"Born to Entertain", from the musical Ruthless! - The Musical; music by Marvin Laird and book and lyrics by Joel Paley, performed by Lindsay Ridgeway from the Los Angeles production, 1994.
"Desafinado",  Antonio Carlos Jobim, composer; lyrics by Newton Mendonça; performed by the Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd Sextet from the album Jazz Samba; Verve Records, 1962
Wade in the Water, traditional African-American spiritual; arranged by Stacy V. Gibbs, performed by the Houston Chamber Choir, April 2023
When It's Springtime in the Rockies, music by Robert Sauer, lyrics by Mary Hale Woolsey, 1929; performed by The Sons of the Pioneers, from their album Sing Campfire Favorites, RCA Records 1967
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The 1891 Run for the Opera House, April 2026
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Notes from the Aisle Seat Episode 5.11 - The "Triskaidekaphobia"Edition

Welcome to Season 05 Episode 5.11- the "Triskaidekaphobia" 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: Alberto Rey/Frida: Viva La Vida; Nick Weiser/Fredonia Jazz events; Marc "Skippy"Price/Where Are They Wow Tour
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Time Stamps (Approximate)
Alberto Rey/Frida: Viva La Vida 02:59
Nick Weiser/Fredonia Jazz 22:15
Arts Calendar 41:00
Marc "Skippy" Price/Where Are They Wow 44:54
Artist Links
Alberto Rey
Nick Weiser
Marc Price
Media
"Friday the 13th", written and performed by Froggy Fresh, from the Youtube channel "FroggyFreshRap", February 2015
Trailer from the documentary Frida: Viva La Vida, 2019
"Mr. P.C.", written by John Coltrane, from the album Giant Steps, May 1959, performed by the Fredonia Jazz Orchestra, October 2025
"Blue Train", written by John Coltrane, from the album Blue Train, September 1957, performed by the Fredonia Jazz Orchestra, October 2025
from S1E13 of Family Ties, "Sherry Baby", Jan. 12, 1983
theme from the motion picture Friday the 13th, composed by Henry Manfridi and Steve Jablonsky, Paramount Pictures, May 1980
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Notes from the Aisle Seat Episode 5.10 - The "Dead of Winter" Edition

Welcome to Season 05 Episode 5.10- the "Dead of Winter" 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 "The Movie Guy" Preston/Cinema Series, and Dr. Scott Walters/Mrs. Warren's Profession.
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Time Stamps (Approximate)
Paul Preston/Cinema Series - 01:19
Arts Calendar - 26:05
Scott Walters/National Theatre Live - 27:18
Artist Links
Paul Preston "The Movie Guy"
LA Film Location Tours
Dr.Scott Walters
Thinking Out Loud in Public
Media
"Blizzard Ambience and Music", from the YouTube Channel Martia's Muses, January 2023
Scenes from the following motion pictures: Song Sung Blue, starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, Davis Entertainment 2025; Marty Supreme, starring Timothée Chalamet and Odessa A'zion, Central Pictures 2025; Hamnet, starring Jessica Buckley and Paul Mescal, Hera Pictures 2025.
scene from the National Theatre of London production of Mrs. Warren's Profession by George Bernard Shaw, starring Imelda Staunton and Bessie Carter, 2025.
"Punxutawney Rock", from the musical Groundhog Day, music and lyrics by Tim Minchin, book by Danny Rubin, 2017
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Notes from the Aisle Seat Episode 5.09 - The "Hibernation" Edition

Welcome to Season 05 Episode 5.09- the "Hibernation" 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/Andrea Chénier; Mr. Mike Lee/A Christmas Carol; Mr. Bill Ward/Christmas with Bill Ward and Friends
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Time Stamps (Approximate)
Tim Kennedy/Andrea Chenier - 02:31
Mike Lee/A Christmas Carol - 18:16
Arts Calendar - 34:54
Bill Ward/Christmas with Bill Ward and Friends - 37:20
Artist Links
Tim Kennedy
Mike Lee
Bill Ward
Media
Claude Debussy - "Deux Arabesques, L. 66: No. 1 in E Major, Andantino con moto - New European Ensemble, December 2020
"La Nostra Morte"; from the opera Andrea Chénier; Umberto Giordano, composer, Luigi Illica, lyricist; from a performance at the Metropolitan Opera, Piotr Beczala, tenor; Sonya Yoncheva, soprano; November 2025
"The Wassail Song", traditional English carol, arranged by Vaughn Williams, performed by the Angel City Chorale, October 2015
P. I. Tchaikovsky - The Seasons, Op. 37a: No. 12, "December." performed by Vadim Chaimovich, piano. December 2020.
"Holiday Central", composed and performed by Bill Ward with John Cross, November 2024.
"Carol of the Bells", composed by Mykola Leontovych (1916); English lyrics by Peter Joseph Wilhousky; performed by Pentatonix, from their album PTXmas, November 2012
"More Light", from the CBS television series Northern Exposure, Season 4 Episode 18 "Northern Lights", written by Diane Frolov and Andrew Schneider; March 1, 1993
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Notes from the Aisle Seat Episode 5.08 - The "Mince Pie" Edition

Welcome to Season 05 Episode 5.08- the "Mince 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: Ms. Gaitrie Subryan and Mr. Reese Holahan, Arts Services Inc./Springboard Fellowship; Mr. Dominic Nolfi, The Doo Wop Project; and Ms. Faith Reh, Mr. Ryan Okun, and Ms. Jesica Lustig, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged).
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Time Stamps (Approximate)
Gaitrie Subryan and Reese Holahan/Arts Services Inc. of WNY - 01:45
Dominic Nolfi/The Doo Wop Project - 20:16
Arts Calendar - 38:20
Faith Reh, Ryan Okun, Jessica Lustig/WS Abridged - 40:35
Artist Links
Arts Services of WNY: Gaitrie Subryan and Reese Holahan
Dominic Nolfi
SUNY Fredonia Theatre and Dance Facebook
Media
"The Thanksgiving Song", composed by Ben Rector, performed by The Petersens (live recording), from the album A Ben Rector Christmas, November 2020
"Doo Wop Christmas", from the album Merry Christmas from the Doo Wop Project, performed by The Doo Wop Project, November 2018
"November - Troika" from Tchaikovsky's "The Seasons" Opus 37a; performed by Olga Scheps, recorded live at Stadthalle Germering, April 29, 2016.
from The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), performed by the Reduced Shakespeare Company, performed at the Criterion Theatre, New York, May 2007
"Turkey in the Straw", traditional folk song, performed by the Tennessee Mafia Jug Band, May 2011
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Notes from the Aisle Seat Episode 5.07 - The "Lake Effect" Edition

Welcome to Season 05 Episode 5.07- the "Lake Effect" 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. Don Marrazzo, Assistant Professor of Voice and Producer of the Hillman Opera, and comedian Mr. Pete Correale.
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Time Stamps (Approximate)
Don Marrazzo - Hillman Opera The Consul - 01:19
Arts Calendar - 19:05
Don Marrazzo - Live at the Met Arabella - 21:35
Pete Correale - 32:48
Artist Links
Mr. Don Marrazzo
Mr. Pete Correale
Media
"Snow, Snow, Beautiful Snow", Music by Sherm Feller; Lyrics by Carl Sigman; performed by Bobby Wayne, Mercury Records, 1953
from Act I of The Consul, music and lyrics by Gian Carlo Menotti, from a performance at Teatro Nuovo, Spoleto, Italy, 1998; performed by Susan Bullock (Magda Sorel), Louis Otey (John Sorel), Jacalyn Kreitzer (Mother); directed by Gian Carlo Menotti
"Nocturne Op 9 No. 2" by Frederic Chopin; performed by Frank Levy for YouTube, Feb. 2016
"Peanuts, Pretzels, Cookies", written and performed by Pete Correale, from the album For Pete's Sake, December 2019.
"Snow"; from the motion picture White Christmas; written by Irving Berlin; performed by Bing Crosby, Virginia Mayo, Danny Kaye, and Vera-Ellen; Paramount Pictures, October 1954
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Notes from the Aisle Seat Episode 5.06 - The "Gathering Gloom" Edition

Welcome to Season 05 Episode 5.06- the "Gathering Gloom" 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. Jessica Hillman-McCord and cast members from The Lightning Thief; Mr. Tim Kennedy/La Bohème; and Mr. Chris Coole/Showman and Coole
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Time Stamps (Approximate)
Dr. Jessica Hillman-McCord/The Lightning Thief  01:48
Mr. Tim Kennedy/Live at the Met 20:54
Arts Calendar 38:20
Mr. Chris Coole/Showman and Coole 43:21
Artist Links
Dr. Jessica Hillman-McCord
Mr. Tim Kennedy
Mr. Chris Coole
Media
"Death by Dawn", from Twilight in the Hollow, Absent State Productions, December 2024
"Bring on the Monsters", from the original cast recording of The Lightning Thief:The Percy Jackson Musical, Rob Rokicki, composer; Broadway Records, July 2017
"O Soave Fanciulli", from the opera La Bohème, Giacomo Puccini, composer; libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa; performed by Freddie De Tommaso (Rodolpho) and Juliana Grigoryan (Mimi), Metropolitan Opera House, October 2025
"Eulogy of the Crows", from Twilight in the Hollow, Absent State Productions, December 2024
"You'll Be There", written and performed by John Showman and Chris Coole, February 2022
"Monster Mash", written by Bobby Pickett and Lenny Capizzi (Aug. 1962, Garpax Records); performed by Hayseed Dixie, Feb. 2017
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Notes from the Aisle Seat Episode 5.05 - The "First Frost" Edition

Welcome to Season 05 Episode 5.05- the "First Frost" 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. Pat Farrell/Cold Spring Harbor Band; Mr. Don Marrazzo/Live at the Met; Mr. Greg Lamberson/Frenzy Moon.
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Time Stamps (Approximate)
Pat Farrell/Billy Joel Tribute Show - 01:39
Don Marrazzo/Live at the Met - 14:39
Arts Calendar - 33:22
Greg Lamberson/Frenzy Moon 38:38
Artist Links
Pat Farrell and the Cold Spring Harbor Band
Prof. Don Marrazzo
Greg Lamberson
Media
Magical Winter Frost, Leva Gerdena, composer; Feb. 2022; Amet Relaxation YouTube channel
"Piano Man", from the album Cold Spring Harbor; music and lyrics by Billy Joel, performed by Billy Joel; November 1971, Family Productions
"Come per se sereno", from the opera La Sonnambula, Vincento Bellini, composer; Felice Romani, librettist. Performed by Nadine Sierra, soprano, from a production at the Metropolitan Opera, September 30, 2025
"Werewolf Transformation", from the film Bad Moon, written and directed by Eric Red, Morgan Creek Productions, November 1996 (Warner Bros.)
"Frost on the Pumpkin", written and performed by Kenny Baker, from the album Frost on the Pumpkin, County Records 1976
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