Staff Picks from Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra's Kelsey Ann Kimura

Hawaiʻi Public Radio | By Sharene Keliʻipunilei Lum Taba

Published November 16, 2024 at 12:34 AM HST

Described as "Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra's fearless Advancement Manager and resident Tuba connoisseur" by composer Dr. Michael-Thomas Foumai, Kelsey Ann Kimura shares her favorite music and shares a peek into the art of Arts Administration.

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