The Fresno Philharmonic's 2020-21 Stay Tuned series concludes with a fascinating conversation between Rei Hotoda and Native American composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate. The Fresno Philharmonic performs his Chokfi' on our April Digital Masterworks concert Bach to the Future. …
Stay Tuned
Stay Tuned with Kevin Day
Meet an emerging, young black composer, Kevin Day, in this insightful interview with Maestro Rei Hotoda as he shares his eclectic music background with family influences from the Rap and Hip Hop style to Gospel. …
Stay Tuned with Joan Tower
In celebration of Women's History Month, Rei Hotoda interviews groundbreaking composer Joan Tower, whose Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman was featured on our February Digital Masterworks concert. Join us for this lively discussion with one of America's greatest living composers. …
Stay Tuned with Jasmine Barnes
The Fresno Philharmonic's Stay Tuned series continues as Music Director Rei Hotoda talks with up and coming African-American composer Jasmine Barnes. The Philharmonic will perform Ms. Barnes' brass quintet Resistance on the February Digital Masterworks concert. Jasmine Barnes is one of the most exciting young composers on the scene today, with commissions from several major performing organizations. …
Stay Tuned with Adolphus Hailstork
The Fresno Philharmonic's Stay Tuned series continues with a conversation between Rei Hotoda and composer Adolphus Hailstork, whose An American Fanfare was performed on our January 16 Digital Masterworks concert. They discuss the African-American elements in Hailstork's music, as well as the experience of having his music performed as part of the inauguration of President Biden. …