William Barton
Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra Blog
by Lilly Schloeder
5M ago
For two decades, William Barton has forged a peerless profile as a performer and composer in the classical musical world, from the Philharmonic Orchestras of London and Berlin to historic events at Westminster Abbey for Commonwealth Day 2019, Anzac Cove and the Beijing Olympics. His awards include Winner of Best Original Score for a Mainstage Production at the 2018 Sydney Theatre Awards and Winner of Best Classical Album with ARIA for Birdsong At Dusk in 2012. With his prodigious musicality and the quiet conviction of his Kalkadunga heritage, he has vastly expanded the horizons of the didgeri ..read more
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Simone Porter
Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra Blog
by Lilly Schloeder
5M ago
Violinist Simone Porter has been recognized as an emerging artist of impassioned energy, interpretive integrity, and vibrant communication. In the past few years she has debuted with the New York Philharmonic, the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Los Angeles Philharmonic; and with a number of renowned conductors, including Stéphane Denève, Gustavo Dudamel, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Nicholas McGegan, Ludovic Morlot, and Donald Runnicles. Born in 1996, Simone made her professional solo debut at age 10 with the Seattle Symphony and her international debut with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London a ..read more
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Trishnalei
Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra Blog
by Kelsey Ann Kimura
9M ago
Trishnālei is an award-winning ukulele player and vocalist residing in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. Growing up in a musically inclined family, playing & writing music came naturally. She has been mentored by and has shared the stage with some of Hawaiʻi’s most talented entertainers, including Bradford Kanai’a Nakamura (Holunape), Obrien Eselu (Kumu Hula), Samson Ah Mook Sang (Imua), Dustin Park (Conscious Roots), Chardonnay, and many more. As Miss Hawaiʻi Plus 2022, she hopes to share her story and advocacy for mental health to influence the people of Hawaiʻi and worldwide positively ..read more
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Paula Fuga
Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra Blog
by Kelsey Ann Kimura
9M ago
Acclaimed for her originality in song composition and spellbinding, soulful vocals, Paula Fuga is one of Hawaii's top female musicians in generations. A poet at heart and an accomplished ukulele player under Master Instructor, Roy Sakuma, she has intertwined her passions into award-winning songwriting. Her debut album, Lilikoi lauded the prestigious Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award for ‘Most Promising Artist.’ Since the release of her EP Misery’s End, which featured guest appearances by Ziggy Marley and Jack Johnson, Fuga has headlined the global music circuit and performed on the stages of Madison Squ ..read more
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Hawaii Ballet Theatre
Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra Blog
by Kelsey Ann Kimura
9M ago
Founded in 1980, Hawaiʻi Ballet Theatre is a non-profit organization dedicated to producing and presenting professional dance for audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Their mission is to create performances that inspire and educate, to develop young artists’ full potential, and to enhance the cultural dynamic of our islands. The company has a diverse repertory of nearly 60 original works, including 16 evening-length ballets and a popular series of youth concerts enjoyed by thousands of elementary school students. HBT’s colorful history includes performances across Oʻahu, as well as tours to ..read more
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Kelly Levesque
Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra Blog
by Kelsey Ann Kimura
9M ago
Kelly Levesque (pronounced Le-Vek) is a singer-songwriter from New York who began her career in the studio at the age of 3, with her musician-father recording her first notes. Kelly has performed as a soloist on leading international stages such as Royal Albert Hall, The Sydney Opera House, The Kennedy Center, Budokan, Staples Center, The White House, and Madison Square Garden. Kelly has also shared the stage with such artists as: Sting, Jamie Foxx, Andrea Bocelli, David Foster, Josh Groban, Michael Bolton, Smokey Robinson, John Legend, Patti LaBelle, and many more. Kelly’s soaring vocal rang ..read more
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Shayna Steele
Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra Blog
by Kelsey Ann Kimura
9M ago
This dynamic vocalist puts new meaning to diversity and grass-roots talent. Her natural ability to traverse musical genres be it in the studio, on the stage, or the screen, has kept her on the A list of in-demand singers in the industry. Shayna’s effortless execution of both soul and jazz has grabbed the attention of audiences globally, be it the Vancouver Jazz Festival, the Blue Note or a guest vocalist with the biggest symphonies throughout North America. After spending her early years living mainly in Germany as the daughter of an Air Force master sergeant, Shayna spent her teen years in B ..read more
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Jeffrey Boeckman
Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra Blog
by Kelsey Ann Kimura
9M ago
Dr. Jeffrey Boeckman is Director of Bands and Professor of Music at the University of Hawai‘i, Mānoa. He conducts the Wind Ensemble, teaches courses in conducting and wind literature, and oversees the entire UH Bands program. In the first years under his direction, the UH Bands have embarked on an ambitious agenda of programming, commissioning, touring, and professional development, including the development of an MM Conducting degree program, collaborations with guest artists, the UH Conductors Workshop, and a composer residency program, all with the goal of developing the UH Bands into a na ..read more
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Tito Muñoz
Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra Blog
by Kelsey Ann Kimura
11M ago
Praised for his versatility, technical clarity, and keen musical insight, Tito Muñoz is internationally recognized as one of the most gifted conductors on the podium today. Now in his ninth season as the Virginia G. Piper Music Director of The Phoenix Symphony, Tito previously served as Music Director of the Opéra National de Lorraine and the Orchestre symphonique et lyrique de Nancy in France. Other prior appointments include Assistant Conductor positions with the Cleveland Orchestra, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra and the Aspen Music Festival. Since his tenure i ..read more
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Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2
Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra Blog
by Kelsey Ann Kimura
11M ago
Notes by Michael-Thomas Foumai FRANZ LISZT (1811-1886)Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 in C minor (1847) Orch. by Karl Müller-Berghaus  FRAMING 1847: A TALE OF TWO KINGDOMSComposed in 1847, Franz Liszt's Second Rhapsody prefaced political turmoil in the Kingdom of Hungary. A year later, the new Austrian Emperor, Franz Joseph I, halted Hungarian progress toward a democratic parliament, leading to the 1848 Hungarian Revolution and the War of Independence. The rebellion nearly crushed the Habsburg dynasty but ultimately failed with a kiss. Kissing the hand of Tsar Nicholas I of Russia, th ..read more
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