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HSO at Home: HapaSymphony Featuring Raiatea Helm
From our stage to your home
Raiatea Helm reunites with your Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra and conductor Michael-Thomas Foumai for an all-new program of her favorite traditional mele recorded live at the Historic Hawaii Theatre.
Her authentic “leo ki'eki'e” (Female falsetto) and ukulele playing have dazzled audiences all over the world. Moloka'i native Raiatea continues to champion mele while educating the next generation on Hawai'i’s rich history through traditional song and dance.
Where to watch:
Saturday, Sep 23 | 7 PM - 8 PM | KHNL
Saturday, Sep 23 | 8 PM - 9 PM | KGMB
Sunday, Sep 24 | 6 PM - 7 PM | KHNL
Sunday, Sep 24 | 8 PM - 9 PM | KFVE
Also available via streaming on Hawaii News Now beginning on Sunday, September 24, 2023.
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Raiatea Helm
Michael-Thomas Foumai, Conductor
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Liliʻuokalani – He Mele Lāhui Hawaiʻi
Nahale'a, Albert – He Punahele Nō ʻOe
Machado, Lena / Kealakaʻi, Mekia – Pohai Kealoha
Kapiʻolani – Ka Ipo Lei Manu
Osorio, Jonathan / Borden, Randy – Hawaiian Soul
Golden, Michael / Stewart Daniel – Silhouette Hula
McKay, Neil – Nā Mele Overture
Haʻi, Scott – ʻAhulili
Longakit, Lloyd – The One They'd Call Hawaiʻi
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Concert Sponsor
Season Sponsors
*Tickets for this season’s HapaSymphony performances are available now. For additional information, please call the HSO Box Office at (808) 380-7720, T-F between 10 am - 2 pm.
HapaSymphony Featuring Raiatea Helm
Intro
Raiatea Helm reunites with your Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra for an all-new program of her favorite traditional mele. Her authentic “leo ki'eki'e” (Female falsetto) and ukulele playing have dazzled audiences all over the world. Still, Raiatea continues to champion mele while educating the next generation on Hawai'i’s rich history through traditional song and dance.
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Raiatea Helm
Michael-Thomas Foumai, Conductor
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Nā Mele Overture
He Mele Lāhui Hawaiʻi
Sea of Love
Molokai Nui A Hina
He Punahele Nō ʻOe
Pohai Ke Aloha
ʻOlu ʻo Puʻulani (Orchestra Tacet)
Ka Ipo Lei Manu
Hawaiian Soul
INTERMISSION
Moonlight and Shadows
Silhouette Hula
Maile Swing
Kiss Me Love
ʻAlika
Symphony
ʻAhulili
The One They’d Call Hawaiʻi
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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.
Concert Sponsor
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HapaSymphony Featuring Honolulu Jazz Quartet
Intro
The Honolulu Jazz Quartet recently marked their 20th anniversary and has rightfully taken their place as Hawai'i’s most enduring jazz combo. The Quartet will be front and center with the Hawai’i Symphony Orchestra for an evening of high energy Hawai’i Jazz with members John Kolivas on bass, Tim Tsukiyama on saxophones, Dan Del Negro on piano, and Noel Okimoto on drums.
Special guests Keola & Moanalani Beamer.
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Mei-Ann Chen, conductor
Honolulu Jazz Quartet:
John Kolivas, bass
Tim Tsukiyama, saxophones
Dan Del Negro, piano
Noel Okimoto, drumsSpecial Guests
Keola Beamer
Moanalani Beamer
Riya Davis
Kainalu Kolivas
Zanuck Lindsey -
To be announced from the stage.
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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.
Concert Sponsor
Season Sponsors
HapaSymphony Featuring Keauhou
Intro
Keauhou joins your Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra for a night of mele in their signature bright harmonies. Having earned a staggering 17 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards for their first three albums, Keauhou continues to give new voice to seldom heard mele, original compositions, and 'Ōlelo Hawaii.
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Anthony Parnther, conductor
Keauhou:
Nicholas Lum
Zachary Lum
Kahanuola Solatorio -
To be announced from the stage.
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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.
Season Sponsors
HapaSymphony Featuring Kimié Miner
Intro
Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra kicks off the holiday season with GRAMMY-nominated Producer, Singer-Songwriter, and Recording Artist, KIMIÉ MINER. Co-Founder of Haku Collective and Haku Records, Kimié is celebrated for her acclaimed catalogue of diverse and original music, reflective of her native Hawaiian and Portuguese roots; with sounds that range from traditional and folk, pop to contemporary and yes, jawaiian favorites. Featuring music from her 2022 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winning album for EP of the Year, "Christmas in Hawai’i," gather your ‘ohana for this season's beloved mele that is sure to spark joy, hope, comfort and peace in ways that are unique to our island home. And be sure to enjoy a Deluxe Vinyl Edition of Miner's "Christmas In Hawai'i" set to release in November 2022! For more information follow @playkimie
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Kimié Miner
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To be announced from the stage.
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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.
Season Sponsors
HapaSymphony Featuring Lea Almanza, Starr Kalahiki, Miss Candi Shell, Lady Lartiza La Bouche
Intro
Come to expect the unexpected from your Hawai’i Symphony Orchestra in a magical evening of love, joy, and inclusion that IS Hawai’i. From a Mozart Piano Concerto to I’ve Got Rhythm, Ahe Lau Makani to Quando m’en vo, and featuring new music by Roslyn Catracchia, don’t miss an unforgettable night with your HSO, Lea Almanza, Starr Kalahiki, Lady Laritza La Bouche, special guest Brandy Lee, and hosted by the wonderous Miss Candi Shell.
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Lance Inouye, conductor
Lea Almanza, voice
Starr Kalahiki, voice
Brandy Lee, voice
Lady Lartiza La Bouche, piano
Miss Candi Shell, host
Ahnya Chang, director
Roslyn Catracchia, original song
Michael-Thomas Foumai, orchestra arrangements
Special thanks to James Corry
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Catracchia, Roslyn - arr. Foumai - Welcome to our World (opening)
Delibes, Léo - "Sous le dôme épais in B major from Lakmé (Flower Duet)
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus - Piano Concerto No. 21 in C, K 467
Owens-Anderson - Arr. Krause - I'll Weave a Lei of Stars
Liliuokalani - arr. Angel Pena - Ahe Lau Makani
Intermission
Butler, Artie - Arr. Foumai - Here’s to Life
Arr. Angel Pena - I Love You
Arr. Angel Pena - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
Arr. Angel Pena - Teach Me Tonight
Puccini, Giacomo - La Boheme: Musetta's Waltz
Gershwin, George - I got Rhythm
Sartori - arr. Foumai - Con Te Partiro (Time to Say Goodbye)
Catracchia, Roslyn - arr. Foumai - Welcome to our World (closing)
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For the safety of our audiences, masks are encouraged and contact points will be minimized.
Season Sponsors
HapaSymphony featuring Raiatea Helm
Intro
Your HSO reunites with Raiatea Helm for an evening of stunning Hawaiian music and features Todd Yukumoto playing Nikolai Kapustin’s jazz-inspired Concerto for Alto Saxophone.
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To be announced.
See our digital program on concert day for the program.
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For the safety of our audiences, HSO requires proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or negative test within 48 hours for anyone the age of five and older to attend events. Attendees are required to wear masks, and contact points will be minimized.
For more information, visit our safety page.
Sponsors
Tickets for this concert are sold through the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra Box Office. For additional information, please call (808) 380-7720 or email us at tickets@hawaiisymphonyorchestra.org.
HapaSymphony featuring Robert Cazimero
Intro
Join your HSO and the incomparable Robert Cazimero in performing some of his greatest hits, new tunes, and the world premiere of Leilehua Lanzilotti's evocative meditation on ʻHawaiʻi Aloha, koʻu inoa. This program will also feature Nā Mamo Vocal Ensemble, a tenor-bass ensemble under the direction of Dr. Jace Kaholokula Saplan, dedicated to the preservation, propagation, and innovation of Hawaiian choral music.
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LEILEHUA LANZILOTTI, Koʻu inoa
Additional selections to be announced from the stage.
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For the safety of our audiences, HSO requires proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or negative test within 48 hours for anyone the age of five and older to attend events. Attendees are required to wear masks, and contact points will be minimized.
For more information, visit our safety page.
Sponsors
Robert & Frances Bean
Kosasa Foundation
Tickets for this concert are sold through the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra Box Office. For additional information, please call (808) 380-7720 or email us at tickets@hawaiisymphonyorchestra.org.
HapaSymphony featuring Hawai‘i Calls
Intro
Your HSO joins Aaron J. Salā for the return of Hawaii Calls™.
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Dane Lam, conductor
Aaron J. Salā
Mālia Kaʻai
Blythe Kelsey
Nicholas Lum
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To be announced from the stage.
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For the safety of our audiences, HSO requires proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or negative test within 48 hours for anyone the age of five and older to attend events. Attendees are required to wear masks, and contact points will be minimized.
For more information, visit our safety page.
Sponsors
John Young Foundation
HapaSymphony featuring The Mākaha Sons and Kalaʻe Camarillo
Intro
Your HSO joins The Mākaha Sons featuring Kalaʻe Camarillo for a night of symphonic favorites and unforgettable hits from The Mākaha Sons.
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Andrew Grams, conductor
The Mākaha Sons
Kalaʻe Camarillo
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To be announced.
See our digital program on concert day for the program.
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For the safety of our audiences, HSO requires proof of full COVID-19 vaccination for anyone the age of five and older to attend events. Attendees are required to wear masks, and contact points will be minimized.
For more information, visit our safety page.