Anna Clyne’s DANCE, written for cello soloist Inbal Segev, was inspired by lines from the 13th century Persian poet Rumi. George Antheil’s A Jazz Symphony was one of the first American works to fuse jazz and classical music, while Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7, a work of extraordinary rhythmic vitality, was famously described by Richard Wagner as “the apotheosis of dance.” Single tickets on sale now! …
CANCELLED – Totally ’80s
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Totally '80s concert has been cancelled. Because we are not able to reschedule this performance at the present time, all tickets purchased for the Totally '80s concert will be refunded. Ticket buyers will receive a full refund in approximately 10-15 business days to the original purchase method where possible or by check. We still have many great concerts ahead this season, including Home for the Holidays on December 16, 2023 and Mariachi Los Camperos on March 9, 2024. We hope to see you at a future Fresno Philharmonic concert! If you have any questions, please call us at 559-261-0600 (Box Office hours M-F 12:00 - 5:00 PM) or email [email protected]. …
French Connections
Paris in the 1930’s was a place of extraordinary artistic and intellectual ferment. Francis Poulenc’s effervescent Concerto for Two Pianos combines the lyricism of Mozart with the jazzy rhythms of the popular music of his era. Pianist William Eddins joins Rei Hotoda for this gallic treat, paired with Mozart’s Haffner Symphony and Valerie Coleman’s 2019 composition Umoja, which means unity in Swahili. Subscriptions and single tickets on sale now! …
Pre-Concert Brunch at the Modernist
Thank you for your interest in the Pre-Concert Brunch! The brunch on Sunday, September 25th has been postponed until our next Masterworks Concert, which will take place on January 22, 2023. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to having you for this unique and delightful pairing of food and music in the new year! If you haven't yet been to the Modernist, check out the brief video below for a virtual tour of the space. For questions about this event, please email Ellen Armour, Development & Marketing Director: [email protected]. …
Beethovens Ninth
Commemorating the 60th anniversary of JFK’s 1963 nationally televised speech that led to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, this performance of Damien Geter’s Symphony No. 1: The Justice Symphony, centered on anthems from the Civil Rights era, highlights contemporary challenges in social engagement. Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, Choral closes our season with the joyful confluence of Music Director Rei Hotoda, the Fresno Philharmonic, the Fresno Master Chorale, and special guests Karen Slack, Sarah Mesko, Adam Diegel, and Damien Geter. …