ArtsFocus

ArtsFocus

by Discover Classical
6/18/26 - Dayton Opera: Bon Appetit! & The Cook-Off
Kathleen Clawson talks to Larry Coressel about the Dayton Opera's recent productions, Bon Appetit!, and The Cook-Off. Hear both productions on Discover Classical this weekend at 1PM. Listen on your radio, online, or through our mobile app. This segment first aired 6/18/2026.
6/16/26 - The Dayton Art Institute presents "All the World's a Stage"
Larry Coressel speaks with Dr. Peter Doebler of the DAI about their exhibit, "All the World's a Stage." The exhibit is open now through August 9, 2026 in Gallery 117. For more information, visit daytonartinstitute.org.
6/11/26 - Cultureworks' Campaign for the Arts
Shaun Yu talks to Curtis Bowman, director of engagement for Cultureworks, about their annual Campaign for the Arts. This segment first aired 6/11/2026.
6/9/26 - Dayton Live Creative Academy
David Crean talks to Dayton Live's Stephanie Radford & Ronald Frost about the activities the Creative Academy will offer this summer. More information about Dayton Live Creative Academy is available by visiting DaytonLive.org and clicking Education on the main menu. This segment first aired 6/9/2026.
6/4/26 - DPO Principal Trumpeter Charles Pagnard
Larry Coressel talks to Charles Pagnard, the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra's Principal Trumpeter, about his unique role in the DPO's upcoming performance of Mahler's Fifth Symphony. This segment first aired 6/26/2026.
6/2/26 - Levitt Pavillion Dayton Summer Concerts
Larry Coressel talks to the Levitt Pavillion's Executive Director, Lisa Wagner, about the Levitt's upcoming Summer Season. More information, including the schedule, at LevittDayton.Org. This segment first aired 6/2/2026.
5/29/26 - ARTSFOCUS EXTRA - Soprano Maya Vansuch Wurth
Shaun Yu speaks to past Young Talent Search Winner - and featured performer at this year's Rising Stars Gala - Maya Vansuch Wurth. The Rising Stars Gala is Saturday, May 30, 2026. Visit DiscoverClassical.org for more information. This segment first aired 5/29/2026.
5/28/26 - The Dayton Jewish International Film Festival
Larry Coressel discusses this year's Dayton Jewish International Film Festival with festival chair, Mike Herrlein. The festival runs the month of June at various venues throughout the city. For more information, click here. This segment first aired 05/28/2026.
5/26/26 - Young Talent Search winner Mingde Hirakawa
Larry Coressel talks to Mingde Hirakawa, a flutist shosen as one of this year's Young Talent Search Winners.
5/21/26 - Young Talent Search Winner Alexander Wang
Shaun Yu talks to Alexander Wang, a violinist chosen as one of this year's four Young Talent Search winners. This segment first aired 5/21/2026.
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