Special Projects & Upcoming Performances
August 9 - 24, 2026
International Conducting Workshop & Festival (Ústí nad Labem, Czech)
Orchestra of the City of Ústí nad Labem
From August 9-24, 2026 the International Conducting Workshop and Festival will present a DOUBLE workshop in Ústí nad Labem, Czech in partnership with the Orchestra of the City of Ústí nad Labem. Each workshop will present with one or two public concerts led by the conducting participants and include multiple soloists. The workshops will focus on varied standard repertoire and will be led by Farkhad Khudyev (Music Director University Texas Austin Orchestra), Rei Hotoda (Music Director Las Vegas Philharmonic and Fresno Philharmonic), and Benjamin Loeb (ICWF Artistic Director).
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
Friday, November 6, 2026 at 11am
Phoenix Symphony Orchestra (Phoenix, AZ)
Symphony Hall
Natasha Paremsky, piano
Rei Hotoda, conductor
Higdon: blue cathedral
Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21
Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92
Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 7:30pm
Phoenix Symphony Orchestra (Phoenix, AZ)
Symphony Hall
Natasha Paremsky, piano
Rei Hotoda, conductor
Higdon: blue cathedral
Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21
Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92
Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 2pm
Phoenix Symphony Orchestra (Phoenix, AZ)
Symphony Hall
Natasha Paremsky, piano
Rei Hotoda, conductor
Higdon: blue cathedral
Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21
Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92
Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 5pm
Ismaili Center
Rei Hotoda, conductor
Program features a world premiere by Composer In Residence Jessica Meyer, plus works by Arvo Pärt, Marcus Karl Maroney, and Ludwig van Beethoven
Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 2pm
Ismaili Center
Rei Hotoda, conductor
Program features a world premiere by Composer In Residence Jessica Meyer, plus works by Arvo Pärt, Marcus Karl Maroney, and Ludwig van Beethoven
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