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Brody Nakasone is studying guitar performance at the Berklee College of Music in Massachusetts. He stopped by Classical Pacific to share a glimpse into life of as a college studying studying in Boston at the prestigious jazz school. -
HPRMore than a century after its premier, Igor Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring (Le Sacre du Printemps) still packs a punch. The ballet infamously caused a riot during its first performance in 1913 at the Champs D’Elysees Theater in Paris due to its new groundbreaking sounds and dance. The music still gets a lot of attention today with a new transcription featuring two pianos and two percussions that will be performed in a concert this Sunday at Orvis Auditorium.
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Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra’s Michael-Thomas Foumai talks about M&M. No, not the candy. But rather, two ground-breaking composers: Mozart and Mahler. Foumai provides insight on two works by these composers being performed at the next HSO concert featuring two Gustavs. -
In this episode, Dr. Lum discusses the extinction crisis of native species in Hawaiʻi, particularly the kāhuli aku, large endemic snails with colorful shells also known as singing snails. -
Hawaiʻi Youth Symphony Youth Symphony I Co-Concertmaster Sevastyan “Seva” Swan is one the winners of this season’s Madeline Schatz-Harris Youth Concerto Competition. He stopped by “Classical Pacific” ahead of this weekend’s performance with the Kamuela Philharmonic. -
Chamber Music Hawaiʻi' presents "In Transit," a chamber music concert featuring music from around the globe with the Spring Wind Quintet. Flautist Lance Suzuki and clarinetist Jim Moffitt discuss the diverse program of Percy Grainger, William Grant Still and Miguel del Aguila. -
Noise Closet is a series of music performances curated by violinist Clara Kim. The series starts this Saturday at the Capitol Modern and offers the opportunity for community to come together in this special listening space and experience open-mindedness that music has to offer. -
Chamber Music Hawaiʻi's Tommy Morrison (bassoon) and Alex Hayashi (oboe) stopped by Morning Café to discuss the Spring Wind Quintet's upcoming concert "In Transit." The group will play selections from works by William Grant Still, Irving Fine, Miguel del Aguila, and Percy Grainger.
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After 30 years of performing around the world, the Miró Quartet will finally make its Hawaiʻi debut with two concerts. Cellist Joshua Gindele, one of the founding members, spoke to Evening Concert host Craig DeSilva about how the quartet has evolved over the past three decades. -
Director of Music Nicholas Keone Lee stops by Classical Pacific to share what’s in store at St. Andrew’s Cathedral this holiday season, where participants can enjoy everything from carols to Evensong and more. -
Mazzy Meers stars in Diamond Head Theatreʻs "Piney Needlesmith and the Road Less Traveled." The ʻIolani School fourth-grader and member of DHT's Shooting Stars offers a glimpse into the life of a young actor. -
Antonia Bennett travels to Hawaiʻi this weekend to perform four shows at the Halekulani Hotel's Lewers Lounge. Bennett reflects on her musical beginnings with her father Tony Bennett.
