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Classical Music Conversations

Pianist David Benoit on Classical Pacific

Hawaiʻi Public Radio | By Sharene Keliʻipunilei Lum Taba

Published November 11, 2022 at 4:33 PM HST

Pianist David Benoit, spoke to HPR’s Sharene Taba ahead of his concert with he Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, November 12 at the Blaisdell Concert Hall. He’ll be joined by saxophonist Michael Paulo performing songs like Swingin' Waikiki, Watermelon Man, Kei's Song, and many more.

Tickets and more information can be found at myhso.org

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