summer

Home for the summer, Laura Dux has been interning with Hawaii Public Radio's The Conversation and brightening up the HPR newsroom. The hard-working Mililani High School alum started her career in acting but fell in love with radio. As the summer comes to a close, and before Dux returns to Los Angeles, Dux and Classical Pacific host Sharene Taba finally get a chance to sit and talk story.

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

While temperatures remain frigid across much of the mainland United States this week, it’s another story entirely in many parts of the Asia Pacific. That…

The National Weather Service says a second cold front this week will be moving down the islands. While this time of year often brings rainy and chilly…

Summer months are the busiest time of the year for lifeguards—in Hawai‘i and across the country. Summer vacation and hot weather pack beaches and pools in…

Summer is a time when rigid schedules loosen up, making room for new experiences. Honolulu’s theater community has some tempting offerings for all ages,…

Summer is just around the corner and thousands of parents across the state have been making plans to keep their children busy. UH manoa is offering new…