Fresno Philharmonic

Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, 2nd Tuesday after Masterworks concerts

Hear recorded broadcast performances of the Fresno Philharmonic from the stage of the William Saroyan Theatre. The broadcasts typically air on the second Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. following the Orchestra's Masterworks concerts. The station also regularly features interviews with Philharmonic guest artists and Maestro Theodore Kuchar.

2012/2013 Broadcast Schedule*
Tuesday  October 9th - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday November 7th - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday February 5th - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday March 19th - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday May 7th - 8:00 p.m.

*Subject to change

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Artist Interviews
12:54 pm
Fri January 25, 2013

Violinist Elena Urioste Brings Beloved Beethoven to Fresno

Credit Matt Stuart
Violinist Elena Urioste

As violinist Elena Urioste tells it, when she was just two years old, she knew she wanted to be a violinist, after seeing Itzhak Perlman perform on a broadcast of Sesame Street. Now as a star artist in her own right, she travels the world sharing her musical gift with thousands, including here in Central California. 

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Fresno Philharmonic
4:11 pm
Fri November 30, 2012

Carl Topilow Brings Pops to Fresno Phil in "Home for the Holidays"

Carl Topilow

Guest conductor and clarinetist Carl Topilow joins us in-studio to talk about Saturday's "Home for the Holidays" concert with the Fresno Philharmonic. Local theater icon Dan Pessano also joins the conversation as he will perform a reading of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas" with the orchestra. 

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Artist Interviews
3:34 pm
Fri October 26, 2012

Violin Virtuoso Chad Hoopes Talks With FM89

Two years ago, then 16 year-old violinist Chad Hoopes made his debut with the Fresno Philharmonic and Maestro Theodore Kuchar. Now a senior in high school, the Ohio native returns to the Central Valley to perform with the Fresno Philharmonic this weekend, performing Lalo's Symphonie espagnole.

In our interview, we talk to Chad about his development as an artist over the past two years, Lalo's famous work, his Stradivarius violin, and his upcoming plans after he graduates from high school. 

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Artist Interviews
4:47 pm
Wed September 26, 2012

Kelley O'Connor Comes Full Circle in Fresno Return

Credit Zachary Maxwell Stertz
Mezzo-soprano Kelley O'Connor

Mezzo-soprano Kelley O’Connor has received international acclaim performing with the world’s premier orchestras and conductors, premiering exciting new works, and breathing new life into familiar favorites.

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