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Timothy Carney of Hawaii Vocal Arts Ensemble on Classical Pacific

Hawaiʻi Public Radio | By Sharene Keliʻipunilei Lum Taba

Published June 19, 2024 at 7:06 PM HST

Artistic Director of The Hawaii Vocal Arts Ensemble, Timothy Carney visited Classical Pacific a few days ahead of their Masterworks Concert. Joined by singers of the community and musicians of the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra, the Hawaii Vocal Arts Ensemble will perform Johannes Brahmsʻ "Requiem" at the Sacred Hearts Academy Chapel. Carney gives us insight into the Requiem and the life of an artistic director!

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Sharene Keli`ipunilei Lum Taba is a harpist and is married to Jazz bassist and educator, Dean Taba.

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