REI HOTODA

  Conductor Rei Hotoda has been hailed as an “inexhaustible dynamo” with a deep commitment to reimagining the 21st century concert experience. Her vision can be seen through her thought- provoking programming, passionate allyship to marginalized artists, advocacy for arts education, and an unwavering commitment to presenting many of today’s most notable American composers. Indicative of this, she recently made her Carnegie Hall debut conducting the American Composer’s Orchestra in a compelling program that featured two world premieres by John Glover and Tonia Ko as well as the New York premiere of “Clans” from Jerod Impichcha̲achaaha' Tate’s Lowak Shoppala.

  Serving as the Music Director of the Fresno Philharmonic since 2017, Rei’s 24/25 season marks an important milestone in her tenure with the orchestra. Together they will undertake their largest project to date, Cultural Crossroads, a new multi-season series of commissions exploring and celebrating the diverse cultures of the Fresno region. A central aspect of the vision for Cultural Crossroads is collaboration with community-based organizations, artists, and culture bearers in the presentation of new works by emerging California composers.

  As a guest conductor, Rei has appeared with several prestigious orchestras, including the Symphony Orchestras of