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Every weekend, Discover Classical presents recorded concerts by many of the region's finest performing arts ensembles, like the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, Springfield Symphony Orchestra, Bach Society of Dayton, Chamber Music Yellow Springs and others.

9/7

Chamber Music Yellow Springs Season Preview


Since 1983, Chamber Music Yellow Springs has presented world-class ensembles to local audiences. The upcoming season includes performances by Seraph Brass (September 14), Busch Piano Trio (November 9), Balourdet Quartet (February 1) and Galvin Cello Quartet (March 22), along with the Annual Competition for Emerging Professional Ensembles (April 26).

 

9/13

Bach Society of Dayton 2025-2026 Season Preview


The Bach Society of Dayton lifts spirits through the power of music and voice, and their concerts celebrate seven centuries of classical and contemporary choral music. The group's upcoming season includes Sons of Art (in October) with music by Purcell, Vivaldi and Charpentier; Sweet Sounds of the Holidays (in December), presenting winning compositions from the Bach Society's Annual Young Composers Contest; War and Peace (in March) for the Dayton Peace Festival; and Canta y Baila (in May) featuring festive Latin American music and dance.

 

9/14

Bach Society of Dayton 2025-2026 Season Preview


The Bach Society of Dayton lifts spirits through the power of music and voice, and their concerts celebrate seven centuries of classical and contemporary choral music. The group's upcoming season includes Sons of Art (in October) with music by Purcell, Vivaldi and Charpentier; Sweet Sounds of the Holidays (in December), presenting winning compositions from the Bach Society's Annual Young Composers Contest; War and Peace (in March) for the Dayton Peace Festival; and Canta y Baila (in May) featuring festive Latin American music and dance.

 

9/20

Dayton Ballet Season Preview


Dayton Ballet's season begins in October with Giselle, a ghostly story about love, betrayal, madness and forgiveness, followed by the popular favorite Nutcracker in December. In February, Sleeping Beauty transports audiences to a world of fantasy. The season concludes in April with a collaboration with Dayton Contemporary Dance Company called Rhythm of the City.

 

9/21

Dayton Ballet Season Preview


Dayton Ballet's season begins in October with Giselle, a ghostly story about love, betrayal, madness and forgiveness, followed by the popular favorite Nutcracker in December. In February, Sleeping Beauty transports audiences to a world of fantasy. The season concludes in April with a collaboration with Dayton Contemporary Dance Company called Rhythm of the City.

 

9/27

Dayton Opera Season Preview


The thrilling 2025-2026 Dayton Opera season begins in November with Bizet's masterpiece Carmen, followed by Shawn E. Okpebholo's The Cook-Off and Lee Hoiby's Bon Appetit in February. Countertenor John Holiday takes the stage in April and the season concludes in May with Gershwin's Porgy and Bess.

 

9/28

Dayton Opera Season Preview


The thrilling 2025-2026 Dayton Opera season begins in November with Bizet's masterpiece Carmen, followed by Shawn E. Okpebholo's The Cook-Off and Lee Hoiby's Bon Appetit in February. Countertenor John Holiday takes the stage in April and the season concludes in May with Gershwin's Porgy and Bess.