Rei Hotoda | Music Director Candidate

Greensboro Symphony Orchestra
Greensboro Symphony Master Chorale
Rei Hotoda, conductor
Katherine Whyte, soprano
Jonathon Emmons & James Keith, Chorale Directors

Tower Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman, No. 1
Poulenc Gloria
Montgomery Starburst
Gershwin An American in Paris

This performance is expected to last approximately two hours with one twenty-minute intermission.

Refreshments and restrooms are located in the orchestra, mezzanine, and balcony-level lobbies.

Music Director candidate Rei Hotoda, currently Music Director of the Fresno Philharmonic, leads a concert program that promises to be a breathtaking celebration of musical diversity and innovation. The evening begins with Joan Tower’s Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman No.1, a bold and empowering overture that sets the stage for an extraordinary journey. Poulenc’s Gloria, featuring the brilliance of soloists and a chorus, follows, exuding a transcendent blend of sacred and profane, offering a profound and moving experience. Then, we turn to the modern marvel of Jessie Montgomery’s Starburst, a work that encapsulates the vibrancy of our time, infusing classical tradition with contemporary energy. And finally, be prepared to be swept away by Gershwin’s iconic An American in Paris, a captivating blend of jazz and orchestral brilliance that paints a vivid, intoxicating picture of the city of light. This concert program is a thrilling kaleidoscope of musical styles, each piece revealing its unique magic, ensuring an unforgettable night of musical discovery and wonder.