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Discover Classical presents ArtsFocus. Each ArtsFocus segment features a guest from the regional arts community discussing current activities, such as concerts, exhibitions and festivals. Listener-supported Discover Classical is a publicly owned, 24-hour classical music station broadcasting from Dayton, Ohio at 88.1 WDPR Dayton, 89.1 WUSO Springfield, 89.9 WDPG Greenville, and online at discoverclassical.org.

  1. 2/10/26 - "In Small Measure" at The Contemporary Dayton

    1 DAY AGO

    2/10/26 - "In Small Measure" at The Contemporary Dayton

    Larry Corresel speaks to curator Heather Jones about the 2026 Restyled Art Auction, titled "In Small Measure", being held at The Contemporary Dayton February 13 & 14, 2026. For more information about this event, visit The Contemporary Dayton's website at codayton.org.

    4 min
  2. 2/5/26 - Dayton Opera presents "The Cook Off" & "Bon Appetit!"

    6 DAYS AGO

    2/5/26 - Dayton Opera presents "The Cook Off" & "Bon Appetit!"

    Dayton Opera's Artistic Director Kathleen Clawson shares what to expect in the Opera's upcoming double bill, "The Cook Off" & "Bon Appetit!" and other upcoming Dayton Opera performances. "The Cook Off" & "Bon Appetit!" will take place Friday, February 6, 2026 at 7:30PM and Saturday, February 7 at 2:30PM and 7:30PM at UD's Roger Glass Center for the Arts. Purchase tickets for "The Cook Off" & "Bon Appetit!" and other future Dayton Opera productions at daytonperformingarts.org.

    4 min
  3. 2/3/26 - "Talking 'Bout the Young Sound" with Kyleen Downes

    3 FEB

    2/3/26 - "Talking 'Bout the Young Sound" with Kyleen Downes

    Larry Coressel talks to multi-faceted Dayton musician Kyleen Downes about her rock music program for teens called "Talking 'Bout the Young Sound." For more information, visit Kyleen's website, kyleendownes.com

    6 min
  4. 1/29/26 - Organbuilder Nicholas Koch

    29 JAN

    1/29/26 - Organbuilder Nicholas Koch

    David Crean speaks with Organbuilder Nicholas Koch. This segment first aired 1/29/2026.

    5 min
  5. 1/27/26 - Conductor Maureen Hickey Haitch

    27 JAN

    1/27/26 - Conductor Maureen Hickey Haitch

    Meet Maureen Hickey Haitch, conductor of the Dayton Philharmonic Youth Strings & Youth Orchestra. Listen to the DPYO perform the concert titled "Sunrises & Storms" on an upcoming episode of Discover Classical's Live & Local, February 15 at 10AM & February 16 at 8PM. For more information about the DPYO & DPYS, visit daytonphilharmonicyouthorchestra.org or daytonperformingarts.org. This segment first aired 1/27/2026.

    5 min
  6. 1/22/26 - The Springfield Symphony Orchestra presents "Timeless Whimsy"

    22 JAN

    1/22/26 - The Springfield Symphony Orchestra presents "Timeless Whimsy"

    Larry Coressel speaks to SSO Music Director & Conductor Peter Stafford Wilson about the upcoming concert, "Timeless Whimsy." UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Visit the SSO website at https://www.springfieldsym.org/event-details/cancelled-timeless-whimsy for more information. This segment first aired 1/22/2026; this post updated 1/23/2026

    4 min
  7. 01/20/26 - Dr. William Henry Caldwell , Director of MLK Community Chorus at Cleveland Orchestra

    21 JAN

    01/20/26 - Dr. William Henry Caldwell , Director of MLK Community Chorus at Cleveland Orchestra

    David Crean talks to Dr. William Henry Caldwell, Director of the MLK Community Chorus at the Cleveland Orchestra, about his past and present career as a choral conductor. This segment first aired 2/22/2024.

    6 min
  8. 01/15/26 - Conductor Richard Kaufman

    15 JAN

    01/15/26 - Conductor Richard Kaufman

    Conductor Richard Kaufman shares stories of his life and career before coming to Dayton to conduct the DPO as it plays John Williams' live score to Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park See Jurassic Park accompanied by the DPO on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at the Schuster Center. Tickets are available at daytonperformingarts.org This segment first aired 1/15/2026.

    6 min
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Discover Classical presents ArtsFocus. Each ArtsFocus segment features a guest from the regional arts community discussing current activities, such as concerts, exhibitions and festivals. Listener-supported Discover Classical is a publicly owned, 24-hour classical music station broadcasting from Dayton, Ohio at 88.1 WDPR Dayton, 89.1 WUSO Springfield, 89.9 WDPG Greenville, and online at discoverclassical.org.

Information

  • Creator
    Discover Classical
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    147
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Discover Classical
  • Show Website
    ArtsFocus