Fresno Philharmonic

Fresno Philharmonic’s Music Director, Rei Hotoda was honored to be a part of the 35th Annual Horizon event produced by the Fresno Arts Council in celebration of Arts & Humanities month. Here she is playing Satie’s Gymnopedie #1!

The Horizon 2020, presented by the Fresno Arts Council, will present a lively showcase featuring exclusive performances and presentations from local Fresno County artists and community leaders, including our very own Rei Hotoda! This online event will take place at 6:45 PM PDT on Saturday, October 24, 2020.

Tune in tonight at 8pm to KVPR for Beethoven: Crisis and Creativity Episode 4, Fate & Beyond! Valley Public Radio's David Aus, and Fresno Philharmonic Music Director Rei Hotoda, along with special guest artist, Orion Weiss, explore, how, when faced with a dramatic turn in his own fate, Beethoven deepened his understanding of humanity and composed music through forceful determination that shifted power to his listeners. https://www.kvpr.org/progra/beethoven-crisis-and-creativity

Our dynamic host of Inside the Music Dr. Benjamin Boone has released a new album, "The Poets are Gathering" featuring 11 world-class poets and 21 renowned musicians! The CD is on sale now and there is a virtual album release happening tomorrow on Zoom!

We are very excited about our upcoming co-commission from John Wineglass!

Tune in tonight at 8pm on Valley Public Radio for Beethoven: Crisis and Creativity. In tonight's episode, David Aus, Rei Hotoda, and special guest Jon Nakamatsu explore Beethoven's transformational path to the romantic arena through his virtuosic works and the messages of hope that can be found in his music.

Fresno County Vote Centers will be open October 31-November 3. The Fresno County Election Office will be open from October 5 through election day for in-person voting assistance. More info at: https://www.co.fresno.ca.us//county-clerk-registrar-of-vot

Don't miss our new series in partnership with Valley Public Radio and Philip Lorenz International Keyboard Concerts! Join Rei Hotoda, David Aus, and special guest Barry Douglas tonight for the series debut of Beethoven: Crisis and Creativity!

Congratulations to CEO Stephen Wilson, winner of ACSO’s 2020 Executive Leadership Award!

#redalertrestart The live events we love, as well as the professional musicians and stage crews who make them happen, are struggling to survive the pandemic. Show your support! Post a photo of you at your favorite past Fresno Philharmonic event!

Our Green Room Series may be over, but you can watch all the episodes on both our Facebook page and our YouTube Channel! (link in the comments)

Episode 6, Maestro Hotoda chats with`some of the Philharmonic's String section. Joining tonight's chat are Principal Second Violinist, Caitlin McSherry and her husband, newly appointed section cellist, Drew Ford. Also, an introduction to our newly appointed Associate Principal Cello, Isaac Pastor-Chernak. Fresno Philharmonic Orchestra Music Director, Rei Hotoda, interviews musicians during this time of the pandemic. Watch and get to know our musicians through the "Green Room" Series.

Enjoy this wonderful husband and wife duo from our very own Fresno Philharmonic playing Schmelzer‘s Violin Sonata #2 arranged for violin and cello. Thanks Caitlin and Drew! Watch their interview this week on the Green Room series this Wed at 8 pm!