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Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra's principal harpist on retiring after 44 years

Hawaiʻi Public Radio | By Catherine Cruz
Published June 12, 2025 at 1:47 PM HST
Courtesy Connie Uejio
Constance “Connie” Uejio, principal harpist with the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra, is retiring after 44 years.

Constance "Connie" Uejio, the principal harpist for the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra, will retire after 44 years. She will be honored for her unwavering commitment to her instrument at a concert this Sunday.

She owns about a half dozen harps — all have names... and the ladies are her dear friends. She spoke to The Conversation about her decades-long musical journey.

HPR's Catherine Cruz with Connie Uejio.
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HPR's Catherine Cruz with Connie Uejio.

This story aired on The Conversation on June 12, 2025. The Conversation airs weekdays at 11 a.m.
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Catherine Cruz is the host of The Conversation. Contact her at ccruz@hawaiipublicradio.org.
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