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Classical Music Conversations

Pacific Music Institute General Manager Jeremy Lawi on Classical Pacific

Hawaiʻi Public Radio | By Sharene Keliʻipunilei Lum Taba

Published July 12, 2024 at 6:48 PM HST

Hawaii Youth Symphonyʻs Pacific Music Institute has been a part of our summer musical community for more than 30 years. PMIʻs General Manager, Jeremy Lawi spoke to Classical Pacific about this yearʻs programs and the final concerts this weekend. To be involved next year, Lawi says registration information will be available February 2025. https://www.pacificmusichi.org

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