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BEYOND THE MUSIC: PINES OF ROME
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Get ready for an extraordinary journey to the Ancient Roman Empire with Beyond the Music! Join Music and Artistic Director Dane Lam and your Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra as they perform excerpts from Respighi’s symphonic tone poem, Pines of Rome. Enhanced by narration and storytelling, HSO Susan Kosasa Composer in Residence Michael-Thomas Foumai will take you on a mesmerizing journey through Respighi's Rome—from the haunting echoes of Gregorian chant in the catacombs to the formidable might of the Roman legion. Perfect for the family, a Saturday morning adventure awaits! The concert will last approximately one hour.
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Dane Lam, conductor
Michael-Thomas Foumai, narrator
Program and artists are subject to change.
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Ottorino RESPIGHI - Selections from Pines of Rome
Pines of RomeProgram and artists are subject to change.
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*Tickets for this concert are sold online or through HSO Box Office. For additional information, please call the HSO Box Office at (808) 380-7720, T-F between 10 am - 2 pm.
BEYOND THE MUSIC: Hokuleʻa 50
Intro
Beyond the Music proudly returns to honor the 50th anniversary of HŌKŪLEʻA’s historic maiden voyage to Tahiti. Experience the captivating story of Hōkūleʻa and the art of Polynesian wayfinding, from her monumental first voyage to the inspiring current voyages of Moananuiākea, all brought to life through powerful symphonic music. Join esteemed guest conductor Anthony Parnther, HSO Composer in Residence Michael-Thomas Foumai, and the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra as they present excerpts from "Raise Hawaiki." Presented with narration, storytelling, and projected visuals, this concert offers a wonderful opportunity for the whole family to explore the connections between music and Polynesian navigation. The concert will last approximately one hour.
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Anthony Parnther, conductor
Michael-Thomas Foumai, narrator
Program and artists are subject to change.
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FOUMAI Selections from Raise Hawaiki
Program and artists are subject to change.
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Masterworks Series Sponsor
Season Sponsors
*Tickets for this concert are sold online or through the HSO Box Office. For additional information, please call the HSO Box Office at (808) 380-7720, T-F between 10 am - 2 pm.
Beyond the Music - Transfigured Night
Intro
The series finale of Beyond the Music brings a soul-searching journey of betrayal, forgiveness, and acceptance with conductor Mei-Ann Chen, your Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra, and the music of Arnold Schoenberg's Transfigured Night (Verklärte Nacht). Curated and hosted by HSO Director of Artistic Engagement and Composer in Residence, Michael-Thomas Foumai, explore the radiant dark forest of the human heart, the spellbinding marriage of poetry and music, and the ties that bind in the upcoming Masterworks performance.
$5 student tickets are available for purchase by calling the HSO Box Office at 808-380-7720 (open M-F 10am-2pm) or by purchasing in-person beginning 1 hour prior to the performance. Must provide valid student ID or current class schedule. Subject to availability.
Tickets for this concert are SOLD OUT.
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Mei-Ann Chen, conductor
Michael-Thomas Foumai, host
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Excerpts from Arnold Schoenberg’s Transfigured Night (Verklärte Nacht)
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For the safety of our audiences, masks are encouraged and contact points will be minimized.
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Parking is located at Blaisdell (directly across the street from Studio 909) on the arena side of the lot.
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SEASON SPONSORs
*Tickets for this concert are sold through the HSO Box Office. For additional information, please call the HSO Box Office at (808) 380-7720, or you may purchase tickets in person at the concert one hour before start time.
Beyond the Music: Dance Revolution (Beethoven 7)
Intro
Beyond the Music presents the return of Scott Yoo, renowned conductor, violinist, and host of Now Hear This, a miniseries presented by Great Performances (PBS) that merges music, captive storytelling, travel, and culture. Join Maestro Yoo, your Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra, and HSO Director of Artistic Engagement and Composer in Residence, Michael-Thomas Foumai, for an engaging evening of discovery and history behind Beethoven's rallying dance revolution, Symphony No. 7.
$5 student tickets are available for purchase by calling the HSO Box Office at 808-380-7720 (open M-F 10am-2pm) or by purchasing in-person beginning 1 hour prior to the performance. Must provide valid student ID or current class schedule. Subject to availability.
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Scott Yoo, conductor
Michael-Thomas Foumai, host
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Excerpts from Ludwig Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7.
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For the safety of our audiences, masks are encouraged and contact points will be minimized.
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Series SponsorS
SEASON SPONSORs
*Tickets for this concert are sold through the HSO Box Office. For additional information, please call the HSO Box Office at (808) 380-7720, or you may purchase tickets in person at the concert one hour before start time.
Beyond the Music : Beloved Brahms
Intro
Beyond the Music returns with a profound story of love and friendship spanning four symphonies. Conductor Earl Lee joins your Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra, performing excerpts from Brahms's beloved Symphony No.4 in E minor. Curated and hosted by HSO Director of Artistic Engagement and Composer in Residence, Michael-Thomas Foumai, uncover the endearing story of Brahms and composer/pianist Clara Schumann, through their letters and the Fourth's breathtaking finale.
$5 student tickets are available for purchase by calling the HSO Box Office at 808-380-7720 (open M-F 10am-2pm) or by purchasing in-person beginning 1 hour prior to the performance. Must provide valid student ID or current class schedule. Subject to availability.
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Earl Lee, conductor
Michael-Thomas Foumai, host
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Excerpts from Johannes Brahms’ Symphony No. 4.
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For the safety of our audiences, masks are encouraged and contact points will be minimized.
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Please visit here for information.
Series SponsorS
SEASON SPONSORs
*Tickets for this concert are sold through the HSO Box Office. For additional information, please call the HSO Box Office at (808) 380-7720, or you may purchase tickets in person at the concert one hour before start time.
Beyond the Music : From The New World
Intro
Beyond the Music previews the Masterworks concerts, helping to encourage curiosity in the minds of keiki and kupuna alike as a standalone performance, or before attending Masterworks concerts. Programs are carefully curated by guest conductors and local humanities leaders to create an evening of music and knowledge sharing that is unique to Hawai'i.
Conductor Dane Lam returns to lead the HSO in excerpts from Dvořák’s New World Symphony. HSO Director of Artistic Engagement and Composer in Residence, Michael-Thomas Foumai takes center stage to highlight musical and historical context that is specific to our island home.
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For the safety of our audiences, masks are encouraged and contact points will be minimized.
Series SponsorS
SEASON SPONSORs
Tickets for this concert are sold through the HSO Box Office. For additional information, please call the HSO Box Office at (808) 380-7720, or you may purchase tickets in person at the concert one hour before start time.