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Fresno Philharmonic Launches Cultural Crossroads: A multi-season series of commission projects celebrating Fresno’s diverse cultures

December 7, 2023

Today, the Fresno Philharmonic, and music director Rei Hotoda, announced the launch of Cultural Crossroads, a new multi-season series of commissions exploring and celebrating the diverse cultures of the Fresno region. A central aspect of the vision for Cultural Crossroads is collaboration with community-based organizations, artists and culture bearers in the presentation of new works by emerging California composers. The inaugural Cultural Crossroads project features a first-time collaboration with the Gabriela Lena Frank Creative Academy of Music (GLFCAM).  Called Cultural Crossroads: Kisetsu (“seasons” in Japanese), the centerpiece of this first project is the commission of a new work by composers Hitomi Oba and Erika Oba based on the life and writings of David “Mas” Masumoto, a …

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Fresno Philharmonic Announces 2022 – 2023 Season: Ignite & Inspire!

August 22, 2022

Music Director Rei Hotoda and the Fresno Philharmonic present a dazzling season of concerts in the William Saroyan Theatre featuring classical masterpieces, exciting new works, internationally renowned guest artists and a special concert by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. The Fresno Philharmonic and Music Director Rei Hotoda announced the orchestra’s 2022-2023 season Ignite & Inspire!, which explores the rekindled energy of the human spirit through compelling musical experiences in a wide range of genres. From jazz legend Wynton Marsalis to Beethoven’s Ode to Joy, the Fresno Philharmonic’s season celebrates the perseverance, diversity and creativity of our community.   Season Opener | Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis The …

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Fresno Philharmonic Announces 2021-2022 Season and Renewal of Rei Hotoda’s Contract

July 1, 2021

Today, the Fresno Philharmonic announced the renewal of Music Director Rei Hotoda’s contract through the 2024-25 season and the orchestra’s plans for returning to live, in-person concerts in the 2021-22 season. Ms. Hotoda began her tenure as the Fresno Philharmonic’s music director in the 2017-2018 season.  In her first four seasons, Ms. Hotoda introduced Fresno audiences to works by several major and emerging living composers, combining them with classical repertoire staples to highlight the evolution and diversity of symphonic music. She also initiated several projects aimed at increasing the Philharmonic’s presence in Fresno, such as concerts at Bitwise South Stadium, The Shrine of Saint Therese and Fresno State’s Henry Madden Library, as well as this past season’s Digital …

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Play On!

June 12, 2020

In a new special series, Fresno Philharmonic music director Rei Hotoda joins Valley Public Radio's David Aus to explore the ways in which music deals with adversity, isolation, and connection. Each week, we’ll focus on a different theme, while we listen to inspiring performances by the Fresno Philharmonic. In the words of the bard, “Play on!” Join us Wednesday nights at 8 pm on FM89 or online at kvpr.org …

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Fresno Philharmonic Announces 2019-2020 Season Programming

June 21, 2019

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