Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra

Kapena's Kelly Boy De Lima speaks with Classical Pacific host Sharene Taba about their upcoming concert with Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra. The band celebrates 40 years since their beginnings as students at Kaimukī High School. DeLima reflects on Kapena's journey and raising a family of musicians.

Maestro Conner Gray Covington is in Honolulu this week to conduct Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark in Concert and How to Train Your Dragon in Concert with the Hawai`i Symphony Orchestra. "Itʻs wonderful music on itʻs own, but... whatʻs the film like without the music?" The excitement and the energy of a live orchestra accompanying the film on the screen is not to be missed. https://www.myhso.org

Principal Hornist of the Hawaiʻi Symphony, Anna Lenhart brings in her favorite music, memories of playing for Hans Zimmer, and a look into the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra. When asked to share a few favorite pieces, Anna Lenhart put together a playlist of music for our 10 hour and 40 minute listening pleasure!!https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7qIzQkyamVtcmMYAK7V4O1?si=jSd47B3tSvaqLdqgOaLRug&pi=twCN1c11TmelJ

Composer in Residence of the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra, Michael-Thomas Foumai visits Classical Pacific with his Zimmerabilia to help celebrate the start of HSOʻs Summer Festival 2025. This week, the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra performs 3 different programs: Na ʻŌpio Young Stars, a side by side with the Pacific Music Institute, and the music of Hans Zimmer. A friendly game of Rock, Paper, Zimmer! turns into a mash-up of favorites of Foumai and Classical Pacific host Sharene Taba.Sharene Tabaʻs top 4 Hans Zimmer:1. "Circle of Life" Lion King2. "Goodbye Brother" Prince of Egypt3. "Now We are Free" Gladiator4. "Oogway Ascends" Kung Fu PandaMichael-Thomasʻ top 4 Hans Zimmer:1. The Complete Score of Gladiator2. "Show me Your Firetruck" Backdraft3. "Maestro" The Holiday4. "The Dream Collapses" Inception

The winners of Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestraʻs 2025 Na Hōkū ʻŌpio Music Competition, Iris Yun, harp and Lei Yao Chang, cello share their Tuesday Student Takeover. The ʻIolani graduates were both cellists and featured soloists in ʻIolani Schoolʻs Orchestra 5. They will share the stage again next week with the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra as Yun performs Gliereʻs Harp Concerto in E-flat Major, mvt I & Chang performs Dvorakʻs Cello Concerto in B minor, mvt. I. https://www.myhso.org

Music has always been a part of slack key guitarist and composer Keola Beamer's life. This weekend, Beamer, wife Moanalani Beamer and Jeff Peterson perform music from his over 50 year career. The 'Ohe Hano Ihu, string arrangements, and musical friends and family are part of this conversation between the studios of Classical Pacific, and the living room of Keola Beamer.

Guitarist Jeff Peterson appears with Keola Beamer and Moanalani Beamer this Saturday in concert, the grand finale of the Hawai`i Symphony Orchestraʻs HapaSymphony series. The Makawao native joins Classical Pacific host Sharene Taba in a discussion about music and family.https://www.myhso.org

We shine the staff spotlight on Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra's Marketing Manager, Renée Ragucci. Summer, the HSO's Summer series, family and music that sings to Ragucci:Rebirth Brass Band - CasssanovaThe Pointer Sisters - FireIration (feat. Eli Mac) - Guava Lane

Constance Uejio will be honored at a concert this Sunday after announcing her retirement as the principal harpist for the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra.

Pianist Joyce Yang returns to perform with the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra this weekend in HSOʻs 2024-2025 season finale. On tour for most of the year, and able to relax a bit before the weekend, the award winning and Grammy nominated Yang visits Classical Pacific to share how she prepares her many performances with meaning and joy. myhso.org