"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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During this stressful time of writing essays, applying to colleges and making decisions on majors, advice from musicians at college is here to reassure you that you got this. Stephanie Walsh, Director of College Counseling at Seabury Hall and Director of Bands at the University of Hawaii-Manoa, Jeffrey Boeckman join musicians Tea (UH-Manoa), Bao (CalTech), Leia (BYU Provo) and Matin (SFCM). -
Virtuoso violinist Jinjoo Cho is back in Honolulu to perform Brahmsʻ Violin Concerto with the Hawai`i Symphony Orchestra. The musician, writer, Professor and founder of ENCORE Chamber Music Institute shares her view from the stage, and her thoughts on the future of classical music. -
Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra composer-in-residence Michael-Thomas Foumai joined Morning Café to preview this Friday’s concert at the Blaisdell Concert Hall. The evening features Elgar’s Enigma Variations, Brahms’ Violin Concerto with Jinjoo Cho, and the Hawaiʻi premiere of Gillian Karawe Whitehead’s Tūranganui, inspired by the first meeting between Captain Cook and Māori tribes. -
The Lutheran Church of Honolulu presents music for the community on the first Monday of every month. Barry Wenger, Director of Music and Liturgy, and Organist joins Classical Pacific to invite us to sing along on Monday November 3rd at Bach to Hymns: A Festival of Hymns through the Ages. https://www.lchwelcome.org -
For more than two decades, Ian Capps guided listeners through the rich and timeless world of Renaissance, medieval, and Baroque music on The Early Muse. On October 25, Hawai‘i Public Radio honored Ian with The Early Muse: The Sunset Show — a special tribute celebrating his life, legacy, and decades of dedication to music and aloha. The program features some of Ian’s favorite pieces, along with heartfelt reflections from his musical ‘ohana. Listen back to this moving finale and join us in honoring the enduring spirit of The Early Muse. -
Composer in Residence of the Hawai`i Symphony Orchestra joined Classical Pacific host Sharene Taba in a game of Stone, Parchment, Wand....a rock paper scissors Harry Potter Style. Hear about the HSOʻs Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince this weekend- the live symphony orchestra performing the score while the film plays on the big screen! myhso.orgMichael-Thomas Foumaiʻs list:5. Double Trouble (The Prisoner of Azkaban)4. Aunt Marge’s Waltz (The Prisoner of Azkaban)3. Inferi in the Firestorm (The Half-Blood Prince)2. Lily’s Theme (The Deathly Hallows Part 1) 1. Hedwig’s Theme (The Sorcerer’s Stone)Sharene Tabaʻs list:5. Polyjuice Potion (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets)4. Diagon Alley (Harry Potter and the Sorcererʻs Stone) 3. "In Noctem" (Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince)2,1, forever and ever... "Fluffyʻs Harp" (Harry Potter and the Sorcererʻs Stone)
