"Classical Pacific" was started in 2017 by John Kalani Zak to feature classical ensembles and artists from around the Pacific Ocean. Host Louise Keali`iloma King Lanzilotti continued the program and included Hawaiian language and Modern Classical Music.
The tradition continues with host Sharene Taba. Every weekday afternoon, "Classical Pacific" reflects its roots, but also includes a deep appreciation for choral, chamber pop and third stream genres.
Tune in on Mondays for Classical Conservation Conversations with Dr. Shawn Ka‘ihekulani Lum, Tuesday Student Takeovers every Tuesday, Wednesdayʻs Manu Minute and Thursdays for New Releases and a Hawai‘i Composer Spotlight.
Opening mele: "Piazzoliana" by Jeff Peterson
Closing mele: "Makani Waipi‘o" by Queen Lili`uokalani, performed by the Galliard String Quartet
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Carl St.Clair will conduct the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra on Oct. 19 at the Hawaii Theatre, featuring Michael Dougherty's "Blue Electra," a four-movement concerto inspired by Amelia Earhart, commissioned by violinist Anne Akiko Meyers. He stopped by Morning Café to discuss the upcoming performance. -
Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra’s Michael-Thomas Foumai is in the Halloween spirit. He showed off his costume during an interview on Evening Concert to preview a special Halloween concert he’ll be conducting that will feature spooky stories and a costume contest. He also talks about a concert featuring violinist Anne Akiko Meyers playing a new work by his former music teacher, Michael Daugherty. And why is E.T. perched on the table? Listen to the interview to find out. -
Jonathan Korth, president of the Honolulu Chamber Music Series, previews an exciting new season of performances, including Jeremy Denk, Trio Bohémo, the Miró Quartet, the Parker Quartet, and Apollo5. -
Aleeya Cantor-Charles is a ballet dancer at the Alexander Academy of Performing Arts on Maui. The King Kekaulike High School senior has been dancing at the Alexander Academy since she was 3 years old, where the teachers made dance and learning fun. This year will be her third Nutcracker. Her past roles include Arabian Coffee, The Columbine Doll, The Snow Queen, and this year, The Sugar Plum Fairy. -
In this episode of Classical Conservation Conversation: A Season of Creation Pt. 4, The Season of Creation ends, the feast day of St. Francis observed, and Dr. Shawn Lum celebrates the legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE. "Thank You Stars" from "Janeʻs Journey" written by Mike Batt and sung by Katie Melua follows this touching tribute to a person who held "aloha for animals, for all nature, and for all people." -
On his recent trip to Australia, Dr. Lum was reminded of land and land ethic... "what people consider sacred is often well protected." Aboriginal Australian multi-instrumentalist and composer William Bartonʻs Improvisation follows todayʻs Classical Conservation Conversation: A Season of Creation Pt. 3.
