“Why be a second-rate Ravel when you can be a first-rate Gershwin?” Thus said the great French composer when the great American song writer asked him for lessons. Gershwin’s jazzy tone poem about the City of Lights pairs wonderfully with Ravel’s Boléro, a provocation inspired by the rhythms of the fandango and the factory. Between these two popular pieces, we welcome back the incredible Joyce Yang to perform Samuel Barber’s titanic Piano Concerto. This cinematic and passionate work is a true American masterpiece. Subscriptions and single tickets on sale now! …
A Symphony Supreme
A jazz inflected foxtrot for orchestra, a saxophone concerto inspired by the legendary John Coltrane and one of Brahms’ most masterly symphonies make for an energetic and eclectic program. Saxophone master Timothy McAllister joins us for French composer Guillaume Connesson’s A Kind of Trane. Rei Hotoda brings her signature interpretive energy to Brahms’ Symphony No. 3, whose gorgeous Third Movement has been featured in multiple films and was recorded by the Ramsay Lewis Trio as You’ll Love Me Yet. Subscriptions and single tickets on sale now! …
Mariachi Los Camperos
Join us for an evening celebrating the Golden Era of Mariachi music with Grammy award winning Mariachi Los Camperos – led by Jesús “Chuy” Guzmán, considered by many to be among the finest mariachi ensembles in the world. Guest conductor Alexandra Arrieche leads the Fresno Philharmonic for this exciting exploration of música Mexicana. Subscriptions and single tickets on sale now! …
Mahler Here & Now
Music of Heaven and Earth. Music Director Rei Hotoda’s exploration of the symphonies of Gustav Mahler continues with his Fourth Symphony. This delightful evocation of childhood innocence was strongly influenced by Schubertian lyricism and German folk poetry. It culminates in a song for soprano describing a child’s view of Heaven. The devastation of nature from California’s recent spate of wildfires is the subject of Gabriela Lena Frank’s moving 2021 work Contested Eden. Subscriptions and single tickets on sale now! …
Home for the Holidays
Fresno’s holiday musical tradition returns! Join Music Director Rei Hotoda, the Fresno Philharmonic, the Fresno Master Chorale and special guests for a joyous symphonic celebration of the season. Come early to enjoy lobby caroling, hot chocolate and pictures by the Christmas tree. Subscriptions and single tickets on sale now! …