Pianist Michelle Cann joins the orchestra for the “Emperor” Concerto as Hotoda launches a new artistic chapter at The Smith Center. By Debbie Hall Music, creativity and a new artistic vision converge when the Las Vegas Philharmonic presents Rei Conducts Beethoven on Oct. 17 at Reynolds Hall inside The Smith Center for the Performing Arts. The concert marks Rei Hotoda’s inaugural classical performance as the orchestra’s music director, bringing audiences together for an evenin

By Debbie Hall What happens when a conductor approaches an orchestra not simply as an ensemble to lead, but as a creative partner? For Rei Hotoda, the answer is possibility. Now officially serving as Music Director of the Las Vegas Philharmonic, Hotoda is beginning a four-year tenure that places creativity at the center of her vision for the orchestra. She will conduct Rei Conducts Beethoven on Oct. 17, launching a new artistic chapter for the Philharmonic and introducing Las

By Debbie Hall What happens when music becomes movement? For Nevada Ballet Theatre, the answer can be as quiet as a single gesture or as enormous as an entire stage filled with dancers, musicians, and voices. The company's 2026-2027 season opens by exploring both possibilities with George Balanchine's Serenade and Nicolo Fonte's Carmina Burana, bringing together choreography, live music, singing, design, and theatrical storytelling. The performances will take place at The Smi

By Debbie Hall Everyone is invited to experience a powerful season finale as the Las Vegas Philharmonic closes out its 27th season at The Smith Center on May 9 with an evening of bold, evocative music. Audiences will be transported by Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition, alongside a compelling work by Las Vegas composer Kevin Day, all led by Music Director Designate Rei Hotoda. It's a night where classical brilliance meets local creativity—an inspiring reflection of the ci

By Debbie Hall In a city known for spectacle, few experiences feel as authentically Las Vegas as hearing our own Las Vegas Philharmonic fill Reynolds Hall with live symphonic sound. From Broadway to jazz, from Bach to Bernstein, this orchestra has become a touchstone for how the arts thrive beyond the Strip—connecting the city’s creative heartbeat to the world’s great musical traditions. Now entering its 27th season , the Philharmonic continues to grow as both a cultural an

Las Vegas Philharmonic will present Rhapsody in Blue at 100, with Music Director Donato Cabrera conducting his 10th and final season. Las...