‘Cello|Fresno’ returns with renowned guests Daniel Akiva and Brinton Averil Smith

October 4, 2023.Reading time 42 minutes.

A split image of two men. The man on the left has peppered hair, a white dress shirt, and black suit jacket. He holds a classical guitar. The man on the right is in a black tuxedo and holds a cello to his chest.

Cellists from around the globe are coming to Fresno to enrich the community with four days of master classes, cello ensemble rehearsals, concerts and workshops for cellists of all ages and levels.

International Cello Festival includes two concerts featuring esteemed guest artists

November 9, 2022.Reading time 19 minutes.

A cello with dramatic lighting, sideways, on a black background.

The Cello festival includes two concerts for the community to enjoy.

Fresno State brings world renowned musicians for International Cello Festival

October 22, 2019.Reading time 39 minutes.

Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi, cellist, president of Suntory Hall, professor

This year, Fresno State is proud to welcome Prof. Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi, one of the most notable musicians of his generation and respected mentor. He was Professor of Cello at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, President of the Toho Gakuen School of Music in Japan, Music Director of Kirishima International Music Festival, and is currently the President of the famed Suntory Hall in Tokyo. He is a recipient of the National Academy of Arts Prize in music by the Emperor, Japan’s Medal with Purple Ribbon, the highest honor in Japan, and was awarded Person of Cultural Merit in 2013.

2018 Cello Fresno Festival to end with a Gala Concert

October 25, 2018.Reading time 1 minute.

Prof. Emilio Colon, Cara Colon, and Dr. Thomas Loewenheim

The “Cello Fresno Gala Concert” will take place at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3 at the Concert Hall. The performance represents the culmination of the 2018 Cello Fresno Festival which runs Nov. 1-3. Tickets are $15 general, $10 Seniors and employee, $5 for students. Cellists from the Central Valley, as well as California, Nevada, and Indiana, […]

Music Notes: International Cello Festival draws quartet from Turkey

October 6, 2016.Reading time 1 minute.

This year’s International Cello Festival, “Cello Fresno Festival,” is taking place today through Saturday on the Fresno State campus. The final Gala Concert will be at 8 p.m. Saturday in the Concert Hall. The festival focuses on talent from the Central Valley to participate in three days of intense master classes, cello ensemble rehearsals, two concerts, a […]