Chamber Music Hawaiʻi visits Classical Pacific

Hawaiʻi Public Radio

Published August 11, 2024 at 7:01 PM HST

Unable to hold their live season preview this year, Chamber 101, Classical Pacific hosted board members, musicians and composers of Chamber Music Hawaiʻi. Hear some of the highlights - music and conversation about the upcoming 2024-2025 season of Chamber Music Hawaiʻi.

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