CLASSICAL MUSIC INTERVIEWS

Thanks to our strong community of supporters, HPR brings you a robust offering of locally produced programs, including weekend programs featuring local hosts to guide you through classical music selections. September is Classical Music Month, a perfect opportunity to get to know HPR-2’s local weekend hosts.

In this episode, Dr. Shawn Lum discusses the significance of various commemorative days related to nature and environmental awareness. Observing these special days emphasizes the importance of raising awareness about the value of nature and its impact on human well-being.

Dr. Shawn Lum shares his experiences visiting the coast near Fenglin in Hualien County, Taiwan, where he learned about natural resource management from indigenous tribes.

James Kealey, winner of the First Prize and Audience Prize at the 2022 American Guild of Organists National Young Artist Competition, joins Morning Café to discuss his upcoming Hawaiʻi debut on March 3 at the 19th Annual American Guild of Organists (Hawai‘i Chapter) Organ Recital.

Timothy Carney of Hawaii Vocal Arts Ensemble shares his knowledge and love for Brittenʻs "A Ceremony of Carols" and Finziʻs "In terra pax". The Hawaii Vocal Arts Ensemble presents their annual Christmas Concert on December 9 & 10 - a musical celebration of peace and goodwill to all, "Peace on Earth."

Jim Moffitt (clarinet) and Anna Lenhart (french horn) give listeners a preview of Chamber Music Hawaiʻiʻs 2023- 2024 season starting on Saturday, September 30 with "Chamber 101."

Evening Concert celebrates Classical Music Month in September with guest Carol Kellett, an HPR member and volunteer. Kellett speaks to host Craig DeSilva about playing in the U.S. Army Band, singing in choirs, her love of Hawaiian music and hula, and her work involving the preservation of music at the State Archives.

World-renowned guitarist and baroque specialist Richard Savino visited Morning Café to discuss Early Music Hawaii’s concert, “The Golden Age of Spanish Culture.” Early Music Hawaii President Ian Capps and ensemble director Scott Fikse also joined the conversation.

Harpist Marci Prins brought so much comfort to patients and visitors to Queens Hospital during her years as a volunteer. Many people still ask about her since she stopped playing in 2022. This conversation was a way to reconnect with Marci, and to say thank you for asking about her.

Darel, Georgine & Sophie Stark stopped by the HPR studio to share about their upcoming concert that celebrates uniquely diverse compositions written for voice and violin. “The Stark Duo & Friends” event at the Lutheran Church of Honolulu will also feature the world premiere of a new work by Daniel Stark.