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Play On: A Conversation With Rei Hotoda & The Fresno Philharmonic

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Courtesy Rei Hotoda

Join Valley Public Radio for "Play On" a special program featuring words and music with Fresno Philharmonic Music Director Rei Hotoda and Valley Public Radio's David Aus. 

This is a challenging time for all of us, not least for musicians and artists. Join us as we discuss with Fresno Philharmonic music director Rei Hotoda the ways in which music deals with with adversity, isolation and connection, while we listen to inspiring music performed by the Fresno Philharmonic. In the words of the bard, “Play on!”

featured selections:

Sergei Rachmaninoff, Symphony No. 2, 3rd movement

Jennifer Higdon, Blue Cathedral

Ludwig van Beethoven, Symphony No. 5, 3rd & 4th movements

David Aus is the host of Sunday Night Jazz and Young Artists Spotlight on KVPR, as well as other special programs featuring the valley's local musicians and artists. He is also a social media and marketing specialist for KVPR. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, David Aus has lived in Michigan, Ohio, Texas, Washington, D.C. and San Francisco, before arriving in Fresno in 2002. Prior to joining KVPR, he spent many years as an on-air host at KFSR. When not on the air, David is a busy jazz pianist, composer, arranger and educator.