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Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra's Maestro Dane Lam invites us to hear Mahler Symphony No. 5 wash over us at the Waikiki Shell this weekend as the HSO kicks off The Sheraton Starlight Festival — family friendly concerts with your Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra.
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In part 2 of his Tales from Taiwan, Dr. Lum discusses changes in biodiversity of the Pacific Islands from present to past.
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Sylvia Flores beats the summer blues with her favorite sad classical pieces. An organizer of events for Generation Listen, Flores is HPR's Marketing Digital Content Producer and a former clarinetist who is very fond of your home for classical music.
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Reporting from Guangfu on Taiwan’s east coast, Dr. Lum explores the connection between Taiwan and Polynesia. He shares how the indigenous people of Taiwan speak a diverse array of languages that form the oldest branches of the Austronesian language family tree, and talks about the migration of Austronesian people across the Pacific.
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HPR's Digital News Producer Sophia McCullough watches the Netflix series Bridgerton with her Mom on the weekends. It's a historical romance set in London during the reign of King George III, with balls, desserts, alternative history and classical music covers. In our 2nd annual Bridgerton Review, Sharene Taba and Sophia McCullough discuss the new season and some of their favorite musical moments in the series.
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In this episode, Dr. Lum highlights the human ability to mentally adjust to changing landscapes from one generation to the next. He notes that the shifting baseline of appreciation for our wild areas can make it difficult to advocate for the preservation of these spaces. He concludes that everyone should make an effort to experience the natural treasures we have to continue the appreciation and preservation of the world around us.
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In this episode, Dr. Lum joins us from Padangbai, Bali, where he shares about sustainable tourism and conservation efforts in the area. He discusses the community’s ongoing efforts to protect natural resources while generating economic value from tourism, while supporting local communities.
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In this episode, Dr. Lum discusses the importance of conservation and education. He reflects on the interconnectedness of nature and the duty to look after it, referring to the Hawaiian creation chant, Kumulipo. His conversation concludes with “Kumulipo E Pua Ana Ka Makani” by the Makaha Sons of Niʻihau.
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In this episode, Dr. Lum talks about the importance of long-term planning and commitment required for nature conservation, and the economics of climate change. His conversation concludes with Claude Debussy’s La Mer.
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In celebration of Earth Day (April 22), Classical Pacific’s Sharene Taba shares classical conservation conversations on Mondays at 4 p.m. This week, hear about the importance of tradition and culture in conservation.