Discover Classical

ArtsFocus

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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 .

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Latest episode

Oct 22, 2026

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01/13/2026 - Muse Machine presents Disney's Frozen 13.01.2026

Find out about Muse Machine 's upcoming musical production of Disney's Frozen from director Joe Deer. Disney's Frozen will run January 15 though 18, 2026 at the Victoria Theatre. Find out more and purchase tickets at MuseMachine.com. This segment first aired 01/13/2026.

01/08/26 - Cellist Anita Graef 08.01.2026

Adam Alonzo interviews cellist Anita Graef , who recently performed at the Arts Live Vanguard Concert at the University of Dayton. That performance will be featured on Live & Local , airing Saturday, 01/10, at 10AM, and Sunday, 01/11, at 8PM. This segment first aired 01/08/2026.

01/06/2026 - Artist Coleen Kelsey 07.01.2026

Larry Coressel speaks with Coleen Kelsey , a Miami Valley artist whose work will be shown at the Dayton Society of Artists through January 17, 2026. For more information about the exhibit, visit daytondsa.org . This segment first aired 01/06/2026 and was edited on 01/07/2026.

12/23/25 - Composer Steven Winteregg 23.12.2025

Larry Coressel sits down in the studio with area composer Steven Winteregg to discuss his recent work. This segment first aired 12/23/2025.

12/18/25 - Noah Carpenter, Senior Organist at Normandy United Methodist Church 18.12.2025

Noah Carpenter, the Senior Organist at Normandy United Methodist, discusses the history of the church and their upcoming Christmas Open House. For more information visit NormandyUMC.org This segment first aired 12/18/2025.

12/16/25 - Eric Knorr, Music Manager at the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center 16.12.2025

Eric Knorr stopped by the studio to discuss his role as Music Manager and upcoming music at the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center. This segment first aired December 16, 2025.

12/11/25 - The Dayton Ballet presents The Nutcracker 11.12.2025

Brandon Ragland, Artistic Director of the Dayton Ballet, discusses his new version of the The Nutcracker. For tickets and additional infromation, visit DaytonPerformingArts.org This segment first aired 12/11/2025.

12/9/25 - Dr. Steven Hankle 09.12.2025

Learn about Dr. Steven Hankle, Associate Professor of Choral Music & Music Education at the University of Dayton and Director of the Dayton Philharmonic Chamber Chorus. The Dayton Philharmonic Chamber Chorus will perform in Handel's Messiah at the Winsupply Theatre inside the Schuster Center on December 16, 2025. Visit Daytonperformingarts.org for more information. This segment first aired 12/...

12/4/25 - Bach Society of Dayton Composers' Competition Winner: Spencer Germany 04.12.2025

Shaun Yu speaks with Spencer Germany, a choral composer, teacher and winner of this year's Composers Competition held by the Bach Society of Dayton. This segment first aired 12/4/2025.

12/2/25 - Bach Society of Dayton Composers' Competition: Mickey McGroarty 02.12.2025

Shaun Yu speaks with Mickey McGroarty, a choral composer and contestant in this year's Composers Competition held by the Bach Society of Dayton. This segment first aired 12/2/2025.

11/25/25 - Sand Dollar Music 25.11.2025

Learn about Sand Dollar Music from its founders, Christin Coffee Rondeau & Sarah Robertson. More information is available at their site, sanddollarmusic.com .

11/20/25 - Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra Concertmaster Zulfiya Bashirova 20.11.2025

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 18.11.2025

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...

11/13/25 - Springfield Symphony Orchestra hosts "Bugs Bunny at the Symphony" 13.11.2025

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! 11.11.2025

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 06.11.2025

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" 04.11.2025

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" 30.10.2025

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" 28.10.2025

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" 23.10.2025

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 21.10.2025

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

10/16/25 - The 2025 Dayton Literary Peace Prize, Part 2 16.10.2025

Shaun Yu continues his discussion with the Dayton Literary Peace Prize executive director, Nick Raines. Tickets are still available for the awards presentation on November 9, 2025, at the Dayton Arcade. Visit DaytonLiteraryPeacePrize.org . This segment first aired 10/16/2025.

10/14/25 - The 2025 Dayton Literary Peace Prize, Part 1 14.10.2025

Learn about the 2025 Dayton Literary Peace Prize winners from the DLPP executive director, Nick Raines. Tickets are still available for the awards presentation on November 9, 2025 at the Dayton Arcade. Visit DaytonLiteraryPeacePrize.org. This segment first aired 10/14/2025.

10/9/25 - Bach Society of Dayton: Sons of Art 09.10.2025

Learn about the Bach Society of Dayton's upcoming program Sons of Art from the Musical Director David Crean; Sons of Art takes place Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM in the Kettering Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Visit bachsocietyofdayton.org for tickets. This segment first aired 10/9/2025.

10/7/25 - Miami Valley Symphony Orchestra 07.10.2025

The Miami Valley Symphony Orchestra, led by Awadagin Pratt, will be joined by the Wilberforce University Chorus & Soloists in the program, "The Ordering of Moses," at the Roger Glass Center for the Arts on Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 2pm. Dr. Justin Seay, Director of the Wilberforce University Chorus, gives details on the performance. This segment first aired 10/7/2025.

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