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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.

5/18/26 - Theatre Lab Dayton presents Amour

Larry Coressel discusses TheatreLab Dayton's new production, Amour, with director Joe Deer and music director Jeff Powell. Amour will run May 21 - May 24, 2026 at the PNC Arts Annex. For more information, including ticketing info, visit

5/14/26 - The DPAA presents The Gershwins' Porgy & Bess

Larry Coressel talks to Dayton Opera Artistic Director, Kathleen Clawson, and Kearstin Piper Brown, the actress singing the part of Bess, about the DPAA's upcoming production of The Gershwins' Porgy & Bess. Performances take place on May 15 & 16, 2026 at the Schuster Center. Both show times are scheduled for 7:30PM. For tickets and more information, visit daytonperformingarts.org. This segment first aired 5/14/2026.

5/12/26 - The Bach Society of Dayton presents Canta y Baila

Larry Coressel speaks to Discover Classical's own Dr. David Crean, the Bach Society's music director, about their upcoming program Canta y Baila, which takes place this coming Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the Kettering Seventh-Day Adventist Church. The concert starts at 4PM. For more information and tickets, visit https://bachsocietyofdayton.org/. This segment first aired 5/12/2026.

5/07/26 - The Dayton Performing Arts Alliance High School Vocal Competition

Larry Coressel talks to Jeaunita Olowe, the DPAA's Vice President for Learning and Community Engagement, about their upcoming High School Vocal Competition. The performance is open to the public. It will take place at Wright State University's Schuster Hall inside the Creative Arts Center. Start time is 5:30PM. This segment first aired 05/07/2026.

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