Fresno’s holiday musical tradition returns! Join Music Director Rei Hotoda, the Fresno Philharmonic, the Fresno Master Chorale and special guests for a joyous symphonic celebration of the season on Friday, December 6th, 2024, at 7:30pm in the William Saroyan Theatre. Come early to enjoy lobby caroling, hot chocolate and pictures by the Christmas tree.
This program celebrates the incredible virtuosity of the Fresno Philharmonic’s musicians. Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra highlights the colors and unique characteristics of each section of the orchestra. Respighi’s lyrical Poema autunnale provides a showcase for Concertmaster Stephanie Sant’Ambrogio, while Mozart’s boisterous Marriage of Figaro Overture and Reena Esmail’s RE|Member present opportunities for great orchestral playing….
The Fresno Philharmonic’s 70th season opens with a tribute to the orchestra’s Armenian heritage with Khachaturian’s Spartacus Suite No. 2 and pianist Sergei Babayan performing Rachmaninoff’s towering Piano Concerto No. 3. Yūzō Toyama’s Rhapsody for Orchestra, based on Japanese folk songs, sets the stage for our February concert honoring Fresno’s Japanese American history. Tickets on sale…
