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Arts Focus Extra - Violinist Itzhak Perlman

Violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman gives a telephone interview to Discover Classical's Larry Coressel ahead of his performance with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra in October 2022. This segment first aired in a truncated version 10/13/2022.

10/6/22 - Violinists Mark & Maggie O'Connor

Violinists Mark & Maggie O'Connor discuss their work together and Mark's Appalachia Waltz ahead of a performance with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra. This segment first aired 10/6/2022.

9/20/22 - Composer Laura Kaminsky

Discover Classical's Larry Coressel speaks with opera composer Laura Kaminsky about her career and the process of writing her opera Finding Wright for the Dayton Opera. This segment first aired 9/20/2022.

8/30/22 - David Crean of the Bach Society of Dayton

Discover Classical's David Crean discusses his new role as Music Director of the Bach Society of Dayton. This segment first aired 8/30/2022.

8/23/22 - Ruth Reveal of Muse Machine

Meet Ruth Reveal, new Executive Director of Dayton, Ohio's Muse Machine. This segment first aired 8/23/2022.

5/5/22 - Emily Wells of The Human Race Theatre Company

Meet Emily Wells, the new Artistic Director of The Human Race Theatre Company. This segment first aired 5/5/2022.

4/26/22 - Gem City Ballet 30th Anniversary

Gem City Ballet Founder and Artistic Director Barbara Pontecorvo discusses the dance company's history and bright future as it approaches its 30th anniversary season. This segment first aired 4/26/2022.

3/3/22 - Artist Andrew Dailey

Artist Andrew Dailey discusses the tools of his medium, the influences on his recent work, and his general approach to his art. This segment first aired 3/3/2022.

2/8/22 - Paul Laurence Dunbar Sesquicentennial Celebration

Minnita Daniel-Cox, the founder of the Dunbar Music Archive, describes the upcoming celebration marking poet, novelist, short story author (and Dayton, Ohio native) Paul Laurence Dunbar's 150th birthday. This segment first aired 2/8/2022.

1/4/22 - Paul Laurence Dunbar Sesquicentennial, part 2

Discover Classical's Adam Alonzo goes into further detail describing the website he has to designed to help other celebrate the 150th anniversary of Paul Laurence Dunbar's birth. This segment first aired 1/4/2022.

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