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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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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