Notes From The Aisle Seat

Notes from the Aisle Seat 2.15 - The ”Not Oppressively Formal” Edition

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
Dick and Carmen Gilman (photo courtesy of Joy Bennett)

Notes from the Aisle Seat Episode 2.14 - The ”Hope Springs Eternal” Edition

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
 

Notes from the Aisle Seat Episode 2.13 - The ”Last Gasp” Edition

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
Facebook
Ben Baker/That One Crocodile
Youtube Channel
Bandcamp
Facebook
Dan Lendzian
 

Notes from the Aisle Seat Episode 2.12 - The ”Ashes to Ashes” Edition

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!
 

Notes from the Aisle Seat Episode 2.11 - The ”MidWinter” Edition

Welcome to Season 02 Episode 11 - 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 at the Opera House on Sat., Feb. 11, at 1pm; Mr. James Welch and Ms. Lisa Layman discuss the upcoming Western NY Chamber Orchestra International Artists Concerto Concert at the Rockefeller Arts Center; and Mr. "Movie Guy" Paul Preston discuss two more Cinema Series offerings - Tom Hanks in A Man Called Otto, and Brendan Fraser 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)
 

Notes from the Aisle Seat Episode 2.10 - The ”Lunar New Year” Edition

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 Saturday, Feb. 4, at 1pm; 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
 

Notes from the Aisle Seat Episode 2.9 - The ”Winter Break” Edition

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 a preview of the three films being screened in the Opera House Cinema Series in January.
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
 

Notes from the Aisle Seat 2.8.5 - The ”Solstice” Edition

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!