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Discover Classical 183 Episodes Jun 25, 2026

Discover Classical presents ArtsFocus, a podcast that features guests from the regional arts community discussing current activities such as concerts, exhibitions, and festivals. Each segment highlights upcoming events and cultural happenings. The podcast is produced by Discover Classical, a listener-supported classical music station based in Dayton, Ohio.

Episodes

6/23/26 - Dayton Dance Initiative presents The Light In Between Jun 25, 2026 300 Adam Alonzo speaks with Patrick Lennon and Austin Jaquith about their new dance piece, The Light In Between, being performed this coming weekend by the Dayton Dance Initiative.Performances take place this Friday & Saturday, June 26 & 27, 2026 at the PNC Annex. This segment first aired 6/23/2026.
6/18/26 - Dayton Opera: Bon Appetit! & The Cook-Off Jun 18, 2026 293 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" Jun 17, 2026 313 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 Jun 11, 2026 253 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 Jun 9, 2026 300 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 Jun 4, 2026 308 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 Jun 2, 2026 295 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 May 29, 2026 316 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 May 28, 2026 300 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 May 26, 2026 229 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 May 22, 2026 323 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 May 19, 2026 330 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

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