The Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto is one of the most famous classical concert pieces to come out of China – a perfect blend of both eastern and western music. You can hear it performed at a Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra concert this week to celebrate the year of the fire horse for the Chinese Lunar New Year. HSO’s Michael-Thomas Foumai previewed the concert on Evening Concert with host Craig DeSilva. Foumai also talked about the Hapa Series featuring Keauhou and Japanese composer Joe Hisaishi, who’ll conduct his own music.
Hapa Symphony featuring Keauhou Friday, February 27 at 7:30 p.m.
Lunar New Year 2026: Year of the Horse Saturday, February 28 at 7:30 p.m.
Joe Hisaishi Conducts Hisaishi Wednesday, March 4 at 7:30 p.m.
All concerts are performed at Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall.
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Gung Hay Fat Choy
Michael-Thomas Foumai
