ArtsFocus Archive
Recent interviews with members of the local
arts community
| Program |
Date |
A Distinguished Honor
Springfield Symphony Orchestra's conductor, Peter Stafford Wilson, talks about the SSO's recent honor: the ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming. |
6/29/10 |
A Bittersweet Adieu
John Harris, Executive Director of Cityfolk, steps down at the end of this year's festival. Harris looks back fondly at his time with the organization, and his time in Dayton. |
6/24/10 |
A New Look for Cityfolk
John Harris, Executive Director of Cityfolk, previews this year's Cityfolk Festival, the first taking place at the new pavillion at Riverscape. |
6/22/10 |
The Other "Twilight"
Moira Levant, previews her upcoming recital at the Dayton Art Institute, part of the DAI's new Twilight Concert Series |
6/17/10 |
Prints from the Great Depression
Jan Driesbach, Executive Director of the Dayton Art Institute, talks about the new DAI exhibit, which she curated herself. |
6/15/10 |
New Music for New Dance
Dermot Burke, Executive Director of Dayton Ballet, talks about its new initiative for composers and choreographers, the first of its kind in the nation. |
6/10/10 |
Anything but Ordinary
Kevin Moore, Executive Director of Human Race Theatre Company, and cast member Tory Ross, preview the Dayton premiere of Ordinary Days. |
6/8/10 |
Reaching Forward, Reaching Back
Dayton Visual Arts Center's Executive Director, Jane Black, talks about some of the happenings this summer at DVAC, as well as DVAC's latest exhibition. |
6/3/10 |
Yankee Doodle Dandies
Alan Kimbrough previews the Dayton Gay Men's Chorus' upcoming concert featuring time-honored American songs and ballads. |
6/1/10 |
A Campaign for the Arts
Paul & Susie Weaver head up this year's Cultureworks' annual campaign for the arts. |
5/27/10 |
The Concertmaster Gets the Spotlight
DPO Concertmaster Jessica Hung previews her first Spotlight Recital as concertmaster. |
5/25/10 |
DPO Grand Finale
DPO Music Director Neal Gittleman couldn't wrap up a season of Romantics without including music by one of his favorites, Edward Elgar. |
5/20/10 |
DPO Fairy Tales
DPO Music Director Neal Gittleman previews this weekend's family concert with the Madcap Puppet Theatre Company |
5/18/10 |
Young Talent Search Winner #7
16 y/o pianist Diana He talks about her favorite music, as well as her interests outside of music. |
5/14/10 |
Young Talent Search Winner #6
The oldest winner from this year's Young Talent Search, 18 y/o double bassist, Jon McCullough-Benner talks about the sacrifices his family has made so he could pursue music. |
5/13/10 |
Young Talent Search Winner #5
16 y/o violinist Christopher Christman talks about picking up the instrument which came pretty naturally to him. |
5/11/10 |
Young Talent Search Winner #4
The youngest of this year's honorees, 14 y/o oboist Andra Bane from Oakwood Junior HIgh School. |
5/6/10 |
Young Talent Search Winner #3
15 y/o pianist Benjamin Leung talks about "flashy" pieces and winning trophies, which admittedly were his biggest motivation for playing the piano. |
4/29/10 |
An April Tradition
Jane Black, Executive Director of the Dayton Visual Arts Center, previews the DVAC Art Auction. |
4/27/10 |
Young Talent Search Winner #2
14 y/o Mariko Shimasaki talks about the sibling rivalry/support she has with her sister, one of the winners from the 2009 Young Talent Search. |
4/22/10 |
Young Talent Search Winner #1
17 y/o double bassist Christian Schlorman talks about the "moments" he cherishes playing the double bass, and the challenges of finding music for the instrument. |
4/15/10 |
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Every edition of ArtsFocus features
a brief interview with a personality closely involved with the
local arts scene.
ArtsFocus is heard at 7:55am and
4:55pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Be sure to also listen on Fridays at those times for the occasional ArtsFocus Extra.
ArtsFocus is on hiatus until September, when it returns with more interviews and features.
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