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11/20/25 - Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra Concertmaster Zulfiya Bashirova

Meet the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra's new Concertmaster, Zulfiya Bashirova. This segment first aired 11/20/2025.

11/18/25 - Handel's Messiah at the University of Dayton

University of Dayton music faculty member Dr. David Sievers discusses the importance of Handel's Messiah. Dr. Sievers and Patrick Reynolds will direct UD's Vocal Performance Ensemble, University Chorale & University Orchestra in their performance of Selections from Handel's Messiah on Friday, November 21, 2025 at 7:30PM at the Roger Glass Center for the Arts Concert Hall. More information can be found at UDayton.edu/calendar. This segment first aired 11/18/2025.

11/13/25 - Springfield Symphony Orchestra hosts "Bugs Bunny at the Symphony"

Conductor and co-creator George Daugherty discusses his program "Bugs Bunny at the Symphony," which he will present with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra this Saturday, November 15, 2025 at the Kuss Auditorium in Springfield. This segment first aired 11/13/2025.

11/11/25 - Happy 40th Birthday, Discover Classical!

On the station's 40th birthday, Larry Coressel reminisces about his time at here with our President & CEO Shaun Yu. Discover Classical first aired on November 11, 1985. This segment first aired 11/11/2025.

11/6/25 - Filmmaker Ian Mullen

Filmmaker Ian Mullin discusses his time working at Dayton's Neon Movies, his journey into filmmaking, and his current project Corner Store. This segment first aired 11/6/2025.

11/4/25 - Human Race presents "Dracula: a Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really"

The Human Race Theatre artistic director Emily Wells and actress Darlene Spencer discuss Kate Hamill's Dracula: a Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really, running through November 9, 2025 at the Loft Theatre. Visit humanracetheatre.org for even more information. This segment first aired 11/4/2025.

10/30/25 - The Clark State Theatre Arts Program presents "To Kill a Mockingbird"

Director Maggie Cooper discusses the Clark State Theatre Arts Program's upcoming production of To Kill a Mockingbird, running at the Clark State Performing Arts Center Friday, October 31 through November 9, 2025. For more information, visit pac.clarkstate.edu. This segment first aired 10/30/2025.

10/28/25 - Wittenberg University presents "Ride the Cyclone"

Director Adrienne Oehlers discusses the Wittenberg University Department of Theatre and Dance's presentation of the the musical Ride the Cyclone , which will be performed at the Wittenberg Chakeres Theatre from October 30 - November 2, 2025. For more information, visit Wittenberg.edu. This segment first aired 10/28/2025.

10/23/25 - Dayton Contemporary Dance Company 's "Reflections"

Qarrianne Blayr & Debbie Blunden-Diggs of the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company discuss the upcoming presentation titled Reflections, which will include the world premiere of a piece entitled "Promised Land." Reflections will take place October 25 & 26, 2025 at the Victoria Theatre. Visit dcdc.org or daytonlive.org for ticket information. This segment first aired 10/23/2025.

10/21/2025 - Dayton Opera '25-'26 Season Preview

Dayton Opera artistic director Kathleen Clawson shares the schedule and inspirations for this upcoming season. This segment first aired 10/21/2025.

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