Past Schedule
Due to the ongoing pandemic, several of Ms. Hotoda's performances from March 2020 through April 2020 were postponed or canceled.
Saturday, March 5, 2022 at 7:30pm
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (Manitoba, Canada)
Centennial Concert Hall
Naomi Woo, pianist
Rei Hotoda, conductor & pianist
Jessie Montgomery: Records from a Vanishing City
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concerto for Two Pianos in E-flat major
Robert Schumann: Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 38 (Spring)
Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 5:30pm PT
Rise Up! Important Voices You Should Hear
Rei Hotoda, Music Director
Adolphus Hailstork, composer
Music fit for a president is just one of the many accolades outlining American composer Adolphus Hailstork’s illustrious bio—his Fanfare on "Amazing Grace" was featured as part of the 2020 Presidential Inauguration. Rei and Adolphus virtually discuss his creative process and several of his landmark pieces, including An American Fanfare which was performed by the Fresno Philharmonic under Rei’s direction in January 2021.
Saturday, February 19, 2022 at 5:30pm PT
Rise Up! Important Voices You Should Hear
Rei Hotoda, Music Director
Kevin Day, composer
Twenty-something composing powerhouse Kevin Day’s new work (loco)motion received its world premiere by the Fresno Philharmonic under the direction of Rei Hotoda in April of 2021. For this Rise Up segment, Rei and Kevin take a deep virtual dive into this incredible work that inspires and evokes energy, a perpetual motion, if you will, just like their lively conversation.
Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 5:30pm PT
Rise Up! Important Voices You Should Hear
Rei Hotoda, Music Director
Jasmine Barnes, composer
Recently commissioned by the Washington National Opera to write a piece for the Kennedy Center’s 50th anniversary celebrations, one could say that Jasmine Barnes’ star is on a much-deserved meteoric rise. Hear Rei and Jasmine talk virtually about her music, her background in band and church music, her role as an educator, and her work Resistance which was performed by the Fresno Philharmonic directed by Rei Hotoda in March of 2021.
Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 5:30pm PT
Rise Up! Important Voices You Should Hear
Rei Hotoda, Music Director
John Wineglass, composer
There is no doubt that being a part of a world premiere performance is an exciting and historic event, especially when it is a poignant and emotionally-charged new work composed by John Wineglass. Hear John and Rei virtually discuss the importance of creativity during times of crisis and explore the live world premiere performance in October of 2021 by the Fresno Philharmonic of his Alone/Together, which was recently curated to be included in the permanent collection of Covid-19 response art at the Library of Congress.
Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 8:00pm
Louisville Orchestra (Louisville, KY)
Kentucky Center
Rei Hotoda, Guest Conductor
Friday, January 28, 2022 at 11:00am
Louisville Orchestra (Louisville, KY)
Kentucky Center
Rei Hotoda, Guest Conductor
Lili Boulanger: Of a Spring Morning
Beethoven: Symphony No. 8
Respighi: Pines of Rome
Sunday, January 16, 2022 at 3:00pm (Canceled)
Fresno Philharmonic (Fresno, CA)
William Saroyan Theatre
Robert McDuffie, violin
Rei Hotoda, Music Director
Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate: Clans (Squirrel, Panther, Raccoon)
Adolphus Hailstork: Epitaph for a Man Who Dreamed
Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor
Dvorak: Symphony No. 9 in E Minor Op. 95
December 4, 2021 at 7:30pm
Fresno Philharmonic (Fresno, CA)
William Saroyan Theatre
Guest Artists, TBA
Rei Hotoda, Music Director
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Sunday November 21, 2021
Reno Chamber Orchestra (Reno, NV)
James Brown, Stage Director
Alexander Ung, Artistic Director, Guild Dance Company
Soon Cho, mezzo-soprano
Damien Geter, bass-baritone
Rei Hotoda, Guest Conductor
Saturday, November 20, 2021
Reno Chamber Orchestra (Reno, NV)
James Brown, Stage Director
Alexander Ung, Artistic Director, Guild Dance Company
Soon Cho, mezzo-soprano
Damien Geter, bass-baritone
Rei Hotoda, Guest Conductor
Sunday, November 7, 2021 at 3:00pm
Fresno Philharmonic (Fresno, CA)
Paul Shaghoian Memorial Concert Hall
Fabio Bidini, piano
Rei Hotoda, Music Director & piano
Bartok: Romanian Folk Dances
Gabriela Lena Frank: Elegia Andina
Mozart: Concerto for 2 pianos in E-flat Major K. 365
Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 7:30pm
Fresno Philharmonic (Fresno, CA)
Paul Shaghoian Memorial Concert Hall
Fabio Bidini, piano
Rei Hotoda, Music Director & piano
Bartok: Romanian Folk Dances
Gabriela Lena Frank: Elegia Andina
Mozart: Concerto for 2 pianos in E-flat Major K. 365
Sunday, October 10, 2021 at 3:00 pm
Fresno Philharmonic (Fresno, CA)
Paul Shaghoian Memorial Concert Hall
Rong-Huey Liu, oboe
Stephanie Sant'ambrogio, violin
Rei Hotoda, Music Director
J.S. Bach: Concerto for Oboe and Violin
John Wineglass: Alone/Together (World Premiere)
Tchaikovsky: Serenade for Strings
Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 7:30pm
Fresno Philharmonic (Fresno, CA)
Paul Shaghoian Memorial Concert Hall
Rong-Huey Liu, oboe
Stephanie Sant'ambrogio, violin
Rei Hotoda, Music Director
J.S. Bach: Concerto for Oboe and Violin
John Wineglass: Alone/Together (World Premiere)
Tchaikovsky: Serenade for Strings
Sunday, September 12, 2021 at 3:00pm
Fresno Philharmonic (Fresno, CA)
Paul Shaghoian Memorial Concert Hall
Joyce Yang, Piano
Rei Hotoda, Music Director
Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 1
George Walker: Lyric for Strings
Mozart: Symphony No. 41 (Jupiter)
Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 7:30pm
Fresno Philharmonic (Fresno, CA)
Paul Shaghoian Memorial Concert Hall
Joyce Yang, Piano
Rei Hotoda, Music Director
Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 1
George Walker: Lyric for Strings
Mozart: Symphony No. 41 (Jupiter)
Sunday, May 23, 2021 at 7:00pm
Waikiki Shell
Mira Hu, cello (Young Stars winner*)
Rei Hotoda, conductor
HUANZHI LI: Spring Festival Overture
MICHAEL-THOMAS FOUMAI: Kealaikahiki The Hokule’a Symphony Concert Suite
SCHUMANN: Concerto in A Minor
TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 4
* Hawaii Symphony Orchestra’s Young Stars Program is a competition for local musicians. The contest winners will be featured as soloists in a live performance with the HSO and appear as a guest on the internationally acclaimed streaming show Tuning Up with Iggy & Dave.
Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 7:00pm
Waikiki Shell
Mira Hu, cello (Young Stars winner*)
Rei Hotoda, conductor
HUANZHI LI: Spring Festival Overture
MICHAEL-THOMAS FOUMAI: Kealaikahiki The Hokule’a Symphony Concert Suite
SCHUMANN: Concerto in A Minor
TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 4
* Hawaii Symphony Orchestra’s Young Stars Program is a competition for local musicians. The contest winners will be featured as soloists in a live performance with the HSO and appear as a guest on the internationally acclaimed streaming show Tuning Up with Iggy & Dave.
Friday, May 21, 2021 at 7:00pm
Waikiki Shell
Young Stars*
Rei Hotoda, conductor
HUANZHI LI: Spring Festival Overture
MICHAEL-THOMAS FOUMAI: Kealaikahiki The Hokule’a Symphony Concert Suite
SCHUMANN: Concerto in A Minor
TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 4
* Hawaii Symphony Orchestra’s Young Stars Program is a competition for local musicians. The contest winners will be featured as soloists in a live performance with the HSO and appear as a guest on the internationally acclaimed streaming show Tuning Up with Iggy & Dave.
Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 7:00pm
Waikiki Shell
Louis DeMartino, clarinet
Rei Hotoda, conductor
MOZART: Overture to La Clemenza di Tito
MICHAEL-THOMAS FOUMAI Becoming Beethoven
MOZART Clarinet Concerto
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 8
Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 7:00pm
Waikiki Shell
Louis DeMartino, clarinet
Rei Hotoda, conductor
MOZART: Overture to La Clemenza di Tito
MICHAEL-THOMAS FOUMAI: Becoming Beethoven
MOZART: Clarinet Concerto
BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 8
Friday, May 14, 2021 at 7:00pm
Wakikiki Shell
Louis DeMartino, clarinet
Rei Hotoda, conductor
MOZART: Overture to La Clemenza di Tito
MICHAEL-THOMAS FOUMAI: Becoming Beethoven
MOZART: Clarinet Concerto
Apri17, 2021 at 5:30pm PT
Fresno Philharmonic
Digital Concert Hall
Rei Hotoda, Music Director and harpsichord
GABRIELI: Canzona per Sonare No. 2
KEVIN DAY: (loco)motion (World Premiere)
VILLA LOBOS: Bachianas Brasilerias No. 9
JEROD IMPICHACHAACHAAHA TATE: Chokfi
BACH: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3
Saturday, April 10, 2021 at 8pm (Available to Livestream)
Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle
Rei Hotoda, conductor
KURT ATTERBERG: Antony and Cleopatra
PETER WARLOCK: Dance Suite after John Dowland
BEETHOVEN: Coriolan Overture
MENDELSSOHN: Midsummer Night's Dream Nocturne
DAVID DIAMOND: Selections from Romeo and Juliet
Friday, April 9, 2021 at 8pm
Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle
Rei Hotoda, conductor
KURT ATTERBERG: Antony and Cleopatra
PETER WARLOCK: Dance Suite after John Dowland
BEETHOVEN: Coriolan Overture
MENDELSSOHN: Midsummer Night's Dream Nocturne
DAVID DIAMOND: Selections from Romeo and Juliet
March 20, 2021 at 5:30pm PT
Fresno Philharmonic
Digital Concert Hall
Rei Hotoda, Music Director and piano
DUKAS: Fanfare to La peri
L. BOULANGER: D’un vieux jardin (Rei Hotoda, solo piano)
MONTGOMERY: Starburst
IBERT: Divertissement
February 20, 2021 at 5:30pm
Fresno Philharmonic
Digital Concert Hall
Rei Hotoda, Music Director and piano
Stephanie Sant 'Ambrogio, violin
TOWER: Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman
BARNES: Resistance
PRICE: The Deserted Garden
COPLAND: Appalachian Spring
January 30 and 31, 2021 (CANCELED)
Molly Carr, viola
Anna Petrova, piano
Jeannie Psomas, clarinet
Rei Hotoda, conductor
Program includes:
Turina: Scene Andalouse
Lascurain: Novel Voices Double Concerto (2018)
Bruch: Double Concerto in E minor, Op. 88 (1912)
Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4 “Italian
January 16, 2021 at 5:30pm
Fresno Philharmonic
Digital Concert Hall
Rei Hotoda, Music Director
Intersections of Past and Present
HAILSTORK: An American Fanfare
BOLCOM: Commedia for (Almost) 18th Century Orchestra
HAYDN: Symphony No. 44
Beethoven: Crisis and Creativity
September – November 2020
Six-Part Series on KVPR
September 30, 2020 at 8:00pm PST
Special Guest: Barry Douglas
October 7, 2020 at 8pm PST
Special Guests: Chris Albright & Awadagin Pratt
October 14, 2020 at 8pm PST
Special Guest: Jon Nakamatsu
October 21, 2020 at 8pm PST
Special Guest: Joyce Yang
October 28, 2020 at 8pm PST
Special Guest: Shai Wosner
November 4, 2020 at 8pm PST
Special Guest: Orion Weiss
Valley Public Radio, in partnership with the Fresno Philharmonic and the Philip Lorenz Memorial Keyboard Concert Series will air a new special series celebrating the 250th anniversary of the birth of one of the greatest composers of all time. The program will feature archival performances drawn from both institution’s recorded concerts, and will be hosted by Valley Public Radio’s David Aus, with Fresno Philharmonic Music Director Rei Hotoda and special guests providing discussion and commentary
Fresno Philharmonic: Virtual Green Room
July – August 2020
Six-Part Virtual Series
Fresno Philharmonic YouTube Chanel
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.
July 15, 2020
Stephanie Sant'Ambrogio (Concertmaster)
July 22, 2020
Wayne Solomon (Bass Trombone/Personnel Manager)
Bruce Chrisp (Principal Trombone)
Gabrielle Wunsch (Violin)
July 29, 2020
Tim Dent (Timpani)
Tammy van der Paardt (Percussionist)
August 5, 2020
Andy Butler (Principal Bass)
Heidi Franklin (Bass)
Sukyung Chun (FPO's new Associate Principal Bass)
August 12, 2020
Janette Erickson (Principal Flute)
Rong-Huey Liu (Principal Oboe)
August 19, 2020
Caitlin McSherry (Principal Second Violinist)
Drew Ford (Cellist)
Isaac Pastor-Cherna (Associate Principal Cello)
June 3, 2020
Robert Morris -- Landscape Greeting
Members of the Fresno Philharmonic
Rei Hotoda, Music Direction and Commentary
Fresno Philharmonic musicians performed the world premiere of Robert Morris’ Landscape Greeting with special images from the Fresno Art Museum, live on YouTube.
June 2020
Five-Part Series on KVPR
Re-Broadcast of Fresno Philharmonic Concerts
Narration by Rei Hotoda, Music Director, Fresno Philharmonic
In June 2020, KVPR and Rei Hotoda launched a new series called Play On, which featured past performances by the Fresno Philharmonic. The accompanying narrative was in response to the current unprecedented time with an eye toward the healing and comfort through music.
June 10, 2020
Heroes Among Us
Paying tribute to first responders and essential workers on the front lines of COVID 19.
June 17, 2020
In Our Own Backyard
Celebrating the music of local composers.
June 24, 2020
Beyond Borders
Rediscovering our shared humanity as we confront a global pandemic.
July 1, 2020
Songs of Hope
Inspiring choral works.
June 8, 2020
Salute to Youth
A guided tour of Pictures at an Exhibition for the whole family.
Sunday, April 26, 2020 3:00 p.m. (CANCELED)
Fresno Philharmonic (Fresno, CA)
William Saroyan Theatre
Soloists TBA
Fresno Master Chorale
Rei Hotoda, conductor
Opera Highlights including selections from:
WAGNER Die Walkure
VERDI Il Trovatore
WAGNER Tristan und Isolde
DONIZETTI Don Pasquale
BIZET Carmen
PUCCINI Manon Lescaut
VERDI Nabucco
VERDI Aïda
Sunday, April 19, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. (CANCELED)
Joslyn Art Museum
James Compton, bassoon
Nicholas Nelson, bassoon
Rei Hotoda, conductor
HAYDN Symphony No. 22
SCHREKER Chamber Symphony
JOHNSEN Concerto for Two Bassoons in F Major
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 2
Saturday, April 11, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. (CANCELED)
Louisville Orchestra (Louisville, KY)
Kentucky Center
Rei Hotoda, conductor
MAZZOLI Rouge River Transfiguration
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 8
RACHMANINOFF Symphony No. 2 in E minor
Friday, April 10, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. (CANCELED)
Louisville Orchestra (Louisville, KY)
Kentucky Center
Rei Hotoda, conductor
RACHMANINOFF Symphony No. 2 (Movements Nos. 2 & 4)
Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. (POSTPONED)
Hawaii Symphony Orchestra (Honolulu, HI)
Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall
Chee-Yun, violin
Rei Hotoda, conductor
BEETHOVEN Namensfeier Overture, Op. 115
TCHAIKOVSKY Concerto for Violin in D Major, Op. 35
ELGAR Enigma Variations, Op. 36
Saturday, March 28, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. (POSTPONED)
Hawaii Symphony Orchestra (Honolulu, HI)
Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall
Chee-Yun, violin
Rei Hotoda, conductor
BEETHOVEN Namensfeier Overture, Op. 115
TCHAIKOVSKY Concerto for Violin in D Major, Op. 35
ELGAR Enigma Variations, Op. 36
February 19-23, 2020
California All-State Orchestra (Fresno, CA)
Saroyan theater
Rei Hotoda, conductor
Sunday, February 16, 2020 3:00 p.m.
Fresno Philharmonic (Fresno, CA)
William Saroyan Theatre
Barry Douglas, piano
Rei Hotoda, conductor
GABRIELA LENA FRANK Escaramuza
SHOSTAKOVICH Piano Concerto No. 2
RACHMANINOFF Symphony No. 2
Sunday, January 19, 2020 3:00 p.m.
Fresno Philharmonic (Fresno, CA)
William Saroyan Theatre
Stephanie Sant’Ambrogio, violin
Julie Albers, cello
Rei Hotoda, conductor and piano
BEETHOVEN Fidelio Overture
BEETHOVEN Triple Concerto
BEETHOVEN Symphony #3, Eroica
Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
National Arts Center Orchestra (Ottawa, ON)
Southam Hall
Rei Hotoda, conductor
Home for the Holidays:
Holiday concert to include best-loved Christmas carols with music from Canada and around the world featuring an exciting lineup of stellar vocalists.
Friday, December 13, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
National Arts Center Orchestra (Ottawa, ON)
Southam Hall
Rei Hotoda, conductor
Home for the Holidays:
Holiday concert to include best-loved Christmas carols with music from Canada and around the world featuring an exciting lineup of stellar vocalists.
Saturday, December 7, 2019 7:30 p.m.
Fresno Philharmonic (Fresno, CA)
William Saroyan Theatre
Steve Bell Band, guest artists
Fresno Master Chorale
Rei Hotoda, conductor
Home for the Holidays:
Fresno’s symphonic holiday tradition returns! This year we welcome Canadian singer-songwriter Steve Bell and his band for an evening of spiritual and secular songs of the season with the Fresno Master Chorale. “Make no mistake, Bell and a guitar alone are enough to wow an audience.” (Calgary City Light News)
Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
National Arts Center Orchestra (Ottawa, ON)
Southam Hall
Rei Hotoda, conductor
Home for the Holidays:
Holiday concert to include best-loved Christmas carols with music from Canada and around the world featuring an exciting lineup of stellar vocalists.
Sunday, November 10, 2019 3:00 p.m.
Fresno Philharmonic (Fresno, CA)
William Saroyan Theatre
John Hagstrom, trumpet
Rei Hotoda, conductor
ADOLPHUS HAILSTORK An American Port of Call
ARUTUNIAN Trumpet Concerto
SCHUBERT Symphony No. 9 in C Major
Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 8:00 p.m.
Orlando Philharmonic (Orlando, FL)
Bob Carr Theater
Rimma Bergeron-Langlois, violin
Rei Hotoda, conductor
WALKER Lyric for Strings
BARBER Violin Concerto
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 5 in C minor
Sunday, September 22, 2019 3:00 p.m.
Fresno Philharmonic (Fresno, CA)
William Saroyan Theatre
Cecile Licad, piano
Rei Hotoda, conductor
BERNSTEIN Overture to Candide
SAINT-SAËNS Piano Concerto No. 2
VIVIAN FUNG Earworms
R. STRAUSS Der Rosenkavalier Suite
Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 8:00 p.m.
Orlando Philharmonic (Orlando, FL)
Bob Carr Theater
Rimma Bergeron-Langlois, violin
Rei Hotoda, conductor
WALKER Lyric for Strings
BARBER Violin Concerto
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 5 in C minor