Indian tabla master Sandeep Das makes his Fresno Philharmonic debut to perform Dinuk Wijeratne’s colorful and energetic Tabla Concerto, a fusion of global musical traditions. Debussy’s popular Clair de lune and Brahms’ dramatic Symphony No. 1 round out this demonstration of the range and versatility of today’s Fresno Philharmonic. The Fresno Philharmonic is funded in part by the City of Fresno Measure P Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Fund administered by the Fresno Arts Council. …
Shostakovich and Rachmaninoff
The Fresno Philharmonic presents the world premiere of a new work - Meguru: Dreams of Harvest - by California composers Hitomi Oba and Erika Oba inspired by the life and writings of Fresno author and organic peach farmer David “Mas” Masumoto. This performance is the culmination of a two-year project called Cultural Crossroads: Kisetsu (“Seasons” in Japanese). Pianist Barry Douglas returns to the Fresno Philharmonic for Rachmaninoff’s beloved Piano Concerto No. 2. The concert concludes with Shostakovich’s light-hearted Symphony No. 9. Learn More about Kisetsu The Fresno Philharmonic is funded in part by the City of Fresno Measure P Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Fund administered by the Fresno Arts Council. …
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! Thank You to our Concert Sponsor The Fresno Philharmonic is funded in part by the City of Fresno Measure P Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Fund administered by the Fresno Arts Council. …
Bernstein and Barber
In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we welcome back the phenomenal soprano Karen Slack to perform Barber's lyrical and nostalgic Knoxville: Summer of 1915. The concert opens with Adolphus Hailstork's Fanfare on Amazing Grace, and continues with Walker's Lyric for Strings. A lifelong advocate for civil rights, Leonard Bernstein’s jazzy ballet score Fancy Free brings this celebratory concert to a close. Subscriptions and single tickets on sale now! The Fresno Philharmonic is funded in part by the City of Fresno Measure P Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Fund administered by the Fresno Arts Council. …
Orchestral Virtuosity
This program celebrates the incredible virtuosity of the Fresno Philharmonic’s musicians. Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra highlights the colors and unique characteristics of each section of the orchestra. Respighi’s lyrical Poema autunnale provides a showcase for Concertmaster Stephanie Sant’Ambrogio, while Mozart’s boisterous Marriage of Figaro Overture and Reena Esmail’s RE|Member present opportunities for great orchestral playing. Subscriptions and single tickets on sale now! The Fresno Philharmonic is funded in part by the City of Fresno Measure P Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Fund administered by the Fresno Arts Council. …