"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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Erin Nishi is home after her first year at Juilliard pursuing a Master of Music in Violin. The Punahou and Yale graduate shares her path from pre-med to the world's most prestigious institution of classical music. -
KidShakes is a ten-week summer program with the Hilo Community Players that culminates in a youth-friendly adaptation of one of William Shakespeare’s beloved works. Actors Ezra, John, Ari, Caroleena, Zoe, Zade, Zerro, Leia, Ari, Asher, and Sienna spoke with Sharene Taba about this year's production, "KidShakes: A Bite-Sized Comedy of Errors.” -
September is "Classical Music Month"! HPR is celebrating with a countdown of your favorite composers and compositions, as chosen by you! The top 100 list will be revealed on HPR-2 beginning September 16. Stay tuned! -
Diamond Head Theatre’s Presley Wheeler and Buffy Kahalepuna-Wong go behind the barricade with Sharene Taba, discussing their roles as the iconic Thénardier and Madame Thénardier in DHT’s production of “Les Misérables," opening July 24. -
Violist Yuri Hughes joins Sharene Taba ahead of this weekend’s Live from the Atherton performance. She performs in an afternoon of classical piano and viola that explores "Sharpness & Subtlety" with pianist Jasmine Nagano on Saturday, July 18 at 2 p.m. at HPR's Atherton Studio. -
Loretta Ables Sayre’s careful research and preparation for her portrayal of the iconic character Bloody Mary in the 2008 Lincoln Center revival of "South Pacific" helped earn her a Tony nomination for the role. Sayre appeared on Evening Concert with Craig DeSilva to celebrate Hammerstein’s birthday and talk about why the show is just as relevant today as it was when it premiered in 1949.
