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Dayton's Diverse Musical Extravaganza: Honoring Legends and Celebrating Young Talent
Dayton Performing Arts is all set to present an array of enchanting performances that promise to captivate audiences with their diverse themes and talents. From the honky-tonk sounds of Nashville to the classic arias of the Three Tenors, and the powerful narratives of the 'Seven Last Words of the Unarmed,' this season offers an eclectic mix of music. Added to this, the Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and Junior Strings performances highlight the promising young talents, while the 'Magic Carpet Concerts: BUGS!!' series is sure to entertain families. Get ready for a musical season like no other!
Jan 24, 2025
Share1. Country Hits: Songs from Nashville
Songs from Nashville is a honky-tonkin’ celebration of Country music, past and present! The night features classic Country hits from legendary stars Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, and Johnny Cash to contemporary artists like Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw, and Kacey Musgraves. Brand new symphonic arrangements performed by the Dayton Philharmonic—along with Nashville’s brightest vocalists and instrumentalists—reignite your favorite tunes.
Jan 25, 2025
Dayton Performing Arts
Dayton, OH · Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center
2. The Music of Tony Bennett
Experience the ultimate tribute to the legendary crooner, Tony Bennett. Arranged for multiple singers and performed by the Dayton Philharmonic, the concert includes a multi-media display of images and videos from throughout his career. Hits such as “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” “Because of You,” “The Best is Yet to Come,” and more fill the Schuster Center, saluting Bennett’s 60-plus year career.
Jan 31 - Feb 1, 2025
Dayton Performing Arts
Dayton, OH · Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center
3. Three Tenors, Encore!
In 1990, three great operatic tenors gave a legendary concert of the best arias in the canon. More than 800 million viewers tuned in, and the recording of this concert became the best-selling classical album of all time! Dayton Opera pays homage to this historic event as three rising stars on the operatic stage perform much of the same repertoire of the original concert, led by Dayton’s own, Howard Watkins, as music director and pianist. Featuring opera’s greatest arias to Broadway, Neapolitan, and Zarzuela songs, this concert will have you yelling “Encore!”
Feb 2, 2025
Dayton Performing Arts
Dayton, OH · Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center
4. Cinderella
Have a royal ball at this classic retelling of Cinderella, choreographed by Artistic Director Brandon Ragland to Prokofiev’s sparkling score. Cinderella yearns to escape from her life as a scullery maid to her mean and jealous stepsisters. Enter her Fairy Godmother, a handsome prince, a little help and a lot of magic, and Cinderella gets a glimpse of living happily ever after!
14 - 16 Feb, 2025
Dayton Performing Arts
Dayton, OH · Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center
5. Hollywood Hits
Grab some popcorn and enjoy the sounds of the Philharmonic as they present selections of the most majestic and beautiful music written for some of the world’s greatest films! Experience the thrill of blockbuster movie themes from “Gone with the Wind,” “The Magnificent Seven,” “Dr. Zhivago,” “Lawrence of Arabia,” “James Bond,” “The Pink Panther,” “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” “Dances with Wolves,” “Ben-Hur,” and many more! The DPO is the star of this memorable evening of iconic and beloved film music classics!
Feb 22, 2025
Dayton Performing Arts
Dayton, OH · Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center
6. Magic Carpet Concerts: BUGS!!
Brush away those winter blues and celebrate spring early with BUGS!! In this fun interactive concert, the Philharmonic and Dayton Ballet School Ensemble mimic the wiggle, flutter, and leap of crawly insects, butterflies, beetles, and even grasshoppers! Selections include Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Flight of the Bumblebee,” Grieg’s “Morning” from Peer Gynt, and music from Spider-Man (Elfman).
25 - 27 Feb, 2025
Dayton Performing Arts
Dayton, OH · Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center
7. Twist & Shout: The Music of the Beatles
Twist & Shout celebrates The Beatles in America, beginning with their 1964 appearance on the “Ed Sullivan Show” and following their journey to the Shea Stadium and Hollywood Bowl appearances that brought Beatlemania and the British invasion into the hearts of Americans everywhere. Enjoy a night of early hits like “She Loves You,” “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “A Hard Day’s Night,” “Ticket to Ride,” “Yesterday,” and many more!
Mar 8, 2025
Dayton Performing Arts
Dayton, OH · Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center
8. Requiem
“Seven Last Words of the Unarmed” is inspired by the final words of seven unarmed black men: Kenneth Chamberlain Sr., Trayvon Martin, Amadou Diallo, Michael Brown Jr., Oscar Grant III, John Crawford III, and Eric Garner. Bookending the piece are two contrasting works by Lili Boulanger and Fauré’s expressive and beautiful Requiem.
14 - 15 Mar, 2025
Dayton Performing Arts
Dayton, OH · Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center
9. Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra: It’s a World of Dance
The DPYO takes your family on a musical spin around the globe! This performance highlights not only the finest young musical talent in our area, it also celebrates the rich tradition of dance in Dayton and features the Celtic Academy of Irish Dance. The program includes popular global dance works such as Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, Saint-Saëns’s “Danse Bacchanale,” and Marquez’s Danzón No. 2.
Mar 16, 2025
Dayton Performing Arts
Dayton, OH · Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center
10. Dayton Philharmonic Junior Strings & Youth Strings Spring Concert
Let’s celebrate the end of the year with captivating classical music performed by talented young musicians. Mark your calendars to see two remarkable youth orchestras in one concert.
Mar 23, 2025
Dayton Performing Arts
University of Dayton
Conclusion
There's something for everyone with this season's offerings from Dayton Performing Arts. Whether you're a fan of country classics, opera arias, film scores, or emerging young talent, each performance promises to be a unique experience. The diverse lineup engages audiences with its blend of nostalgia, innovation, and poignant storytelling. As the curtains rise, each note played is a testament to the power of music to unite and inspire. So mark your calendars and prepare to be moved, entertained, and enlightened by these remarkable performances.
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