Special Projects & Upcoming Performances
Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Fresno Philharmonic (Fresno, CA)
Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall
Demarre McGill, flute
Rei Hotoda, Music Director & Conductor
Damien Geter: Sinfonia Americana
Kevin Puts: Flute Concerto
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Fresno Philharmonic (Fresno, CA)
Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall
Demarre McGill, flute
Rei Hotoda, Music Director & Conductor
Damien Geter: Sinfonia Americana
Kevin Puts: Flute Concerto
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Las Vegas Philharmonic (Las Vegas, NV)
The Smith Center
Tony Siqi Yun, piano
Rei Hotoda, Music Director Designate & Conductor
Kevin Day: Manhattan Nights
Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major, K. 488
Mussorgsky (orch. Ravel): Pictures at an Exhibition
Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 2:00pm
Las Vegas Philharmonic (Las Vegas, NV)
The Smith Center
Rei Hotoda, Music Director & Conductor
Studio Ghibli in Concert
Immerse yourself into the magical worlds of Studio Ghibli as Rei Hotoda opens the season with a vibrant celebration of legendary composer Joe Hisaishi’s richly imaginative, enchanting, and breathtakingly cinematic symphonic music. Audiences of all ages will experience the orchestra in full color: expressive, joyful, and filled with wonder.
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 7:30pm
Las Vegas Philharmonic (Las Vegas, NV)
The Smith Center
Michelle Cann, piano
Rei Hotoda, Music Director & Conductor
Michael Torke: Bright Blue Music
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.5, Op. 73 “Emperor”
Respighi: Fountains of Rome
Respighi: Pines of Rome
Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 7:30pm
Las Vegas Philharmonic (Las Vegas, NV)
The Smith Center
Soloists TBD
Rei Hotoda, Music Director & Conductor
Handel: Messiah
Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 7:30pm
Las Vegas Philharmonic (Las Vegas, NV)
The Smith Center
Rei Hotoda, Music Director & Conductor
A Very Vegas Christmas
New Music Director Rei Hotoda brings her energy to this reimagined edition of one of Las Vegas’ beloved holiday traditions. The Las Vegas Philharmonic, in collaboration with surprise guests and a lot of glitz and glamour, will usher in the yuletide season in a musically spectacular way!
Sunday, December 6, 2026 at 2:00pm
Las Vegas Philharmonic (Las Vegas, NV)
The Smith Center
Rei Hotoda, Music Director & Conductor
A Very Vegas Christmas
New Music Director Rei Hotoda brings her energy to this reimagined edition of one of Las Vegas’ beloved holiday traditions. The Las Vegas Philharmonic, in collaboration with surprise guests and a lot of glitz and glamour, will usher in the yuletide season in a musically spectacular way!
Sunday, December 13, 2026 at 3:00pm
Hult Center for the Preforming Arts
Rei Hotoda, conductor
Handel: Messiah
Saturday, January 16, 2027 at 7:30pm
Las Vegas Philharmonic (Las Vegas, NV)
The Smith Center
William Hagen, violin
Rei Hotoda, Music Director & Conductor
James Lee III: Exalted Aspirations (world premiere)
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto, Op.64
Brahms: Symphony No. 1, Op. 68
Saturday, February 13, 2027 at 7:30pm
Las Vegas Philharmonic (Las Vegas, NV)
The Smith Center
Joyce Yang, piano
Rei Hotoda, Music Director & Conductor
Huang Ruo: Folk Songs for Orchestra
R. Strauss: Don Juan, Op. 20
Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No.2, Op. 18
Saturday, March 20, 2027 at 7:30pm
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
Michelle Cann, piano
Rei Hotoda, conductor
Juan Pablo Contreras: Alma Monarca
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 “Emperor"
Sibelius: Symphony No. 5
Sunday, March 21, 2027 at 3:00pm
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
Michelle Cann, piano
Rei Hotoda, conductor
Juan Pablo Contreras: Alma Monarca
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 “Emperor"
Sibelius: Symphony No. 5
Saturday, May 22, 2027 at 7:30pm
Las Vegas Philharmonic (Las Vegas, NV)
The Smith Center
Preston Spisak, timpani
Jauvon Gilliam, timpani
Rei Hotoda, Music Director & Conductor
Mozart: Symphony No.30 in D major, K.202/186b
James Oliverio: ‘Dynasty’ Concerto for Two Timpani
Gabriela Ortiz: Kauyumari
Viet Cuong: Next Week’s Trees
Ravel: Boléro