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Classical Music Conversations

Chris Yick and Hawaiʻi Chamber Music Festival on Classical Pacific

Hawaiʻi Public Radio | By Sharene Keliʻipunilei Lum Taba

Published March 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM HST

Born and raised in Hawaiʻi, Chris Yick, the founder and President of the Hawaiʻi Chamber Music Festival has offered a tuition-free music festival experience to local students since 2018. This year, the Hawaiʻi Chamber Music Festival opens enrollment to string players and pianists. Creative programming and community partnerships make this year's festival, titled "Cultural Celebrations," a must-see. Learn more at at https://hawaiicmf.org.

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Sharene Keliʻipunilei Lum Taba

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

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