ArtsFocus

05/21/26 - 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. [http://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/ [https://bachsocietyofdayton.org/]. This segment first aired 5/12/2026.

05/07/26 - 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.