Concert Venues
Come experience our Musicians playing in live local upcoming events.
HSO plays Enescu, D. Ludwig and Dvorak
Halekulani Masterworks
JoAnn Returns
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Bella Hristova, violin
HSO Artistic Advisor, JoAnn Falletta returns to conduct a program featuring Dvořák’s brilliant and captivating symphony. The highly acclaimed violinist Bella Hristova performs a concerto written by husband, David Ludwig, as an ode to the union of marriage with musical references to partnership, empathy, and communion, as it imagines the before, during, and after a traditional wedding ceremony.
Enescu – Romanian Rhapsody No. 1
D. Ludwig – Violin Concerto
Dvořák – Symphony No. 8
HSO plays Enescu, D. Ludwig and Dvorak
Halekulani Masterworks
JoAnn Returns
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Bella Hristova, violin
HSO Artistic Advisor, JoAnn Falletta returns to conduct a program featuring Dvořák’s brilliant and captivating symphony. The highly acclaimed violinist Bella Hristova performs a concerto written by husband, David Ludwig, as an ode to the union of marriage with musical references to partnership, empathy, and communion, as it imagines the before, during, and after a traditional wedding ceremony.
Enescu – Romanian Rhapsody No. 1
D. Ludwig – Violin Concerto
Dvořák – Symphony No. 8
HSO Jazz and pop Trio Josh/ Hayden/ Chris
HSO Members Joshua Nakazawa; cello, Hayden Joyce; Bass and Chris Cabrera; Percussion form a unique contemporary jazz ensemble consisting of electric cello, standup bass, and drums to perform a variety of music that spans across several musical genres.
HSO plays the live music to Star Wars with screening
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Star Wars: A New Hope – In Concert
Luke Skywalker begins a journey that will change the galaxy, as he leaves his home planet, battles the evil Empire, and learns the ways of the Force.
Don’t miss the Hawaii Premiere of Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope in concert, with your Hawai’i Symphony Orchestra performing John Williams’s Oscar-winning score live along with the complete film.
Pre-sale tickets available Friday, September 27 at 5:30 p.m.
HSO plays the live music to Star Wars with screening
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Star Wars: A New Hope – In Concert
Luke Skywalker begins a journey that will change the galaxy, as he leaves his home planet, battles the evil Empire, and learns the ways of the Force.
Don’t miss the Hawaii Premiere of Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope in concert, with your Hawai’i Symphony Orchestra performing John Williams’s Oscar-winning score live along with the complete film.
Pre-sale tickets available Friday, September 27 at 5:30 p.m.

HSO plays the live music to Star Wars with screening
filmsinCONCERT
Star Wars: A New Hope – In Concert
Luke Skywalker begins a journey that will change the galaxy, as he leaves his home planet, battles the evil Empire, and learns the ways of the Force.
Don’t miss the Hawaii Premiere of Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope in concert, with your Hawai’i Symphony Orchestra performing John Williams’s Oscar-winning score live along with the complete film.
Pre-sale tickets available Friday, September 27 at 5:30 p.m.
HSO plays Mostly Mozart
Halekulani Masterworks
Mostly Mozart
Carl St. Clair, conductor
Norman Krieger, piano
The pure genius of Mozart will be on full display with venerated pianist Norman Krieger performing one of Mozart’s most admired concertos. Carl St. Clair balances the program with Shostakovich’s powerful and provocative 10th Symphony.
Mozart – Overture to The Abduction from the Seraglio
Mozart – Piano Concerto No. 24
Shostakovich – Symphony No. 10
HSO plays Mostly Mozart
Halekulani Masterworks
Mostly Mozart
Carl St. Clair, conductor
Norman Krieger, piano
The pure genius of Mozart will be on full display with venerated pianist Norman Krieger performing one of Mozart’s most admired concertos. Carl St. Clair balances the program with Shostakovich’s powerful and provocative 10th Symphony.
Mozart – Overture to The Abduction from the Seraglio
Mozart – Piano Concerto No. 24
Shostakovich – Symphony No. 10
HSO Plays Ode to Joy
Halekulani Masterworks
Ode to Joy
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Esther Yoo, O‘ahu Choral Society artistic director
Artistic Advisor, JoAnn Falletta returns to conduct this annual event that has become a holiday tradition. The triumphal 9th symphony remains a timeless and relevant tribute to brotherhood and will kick off a year-long celebration of Beethoven’s 250th Anniversary.
Tchaikovsky – Francesca da Rimini
Beethoven – Symphony No. 9 (Choral)
HSO plays Prokofiev Schubert and Magnussen
Halekulani Masterworks
Two Seasons
Keitaro Harada, conductor
J. Scott Janusch, oboe
As part of the Hawaiian Oboe Legacy Project, principal oboist J. Scott Janusch performs a monumental work that celebrates ancient Hawaiian culture on a unique instrument made of rare kauila wood. Japanese conductor Keitaro Harada makes his HSO debut in this program that connects classical music and Hawaii’s rich natural history.
Prokofiev – Symphony No.1 (Classical Symphony)
Schubert – Symphony No. 5
Magnussen – Nā Kau ‘Elua | The Two Seasonshttps://tickets.hawaiisymphonyorchestra.org/calendar/2019-11-10

HSO plays a Very Merry Holiday Pops
Holiday Pops at Hawaii Theatre
Celebrate the music of the holiday season as Maestro Ann Krinitsky leads the HSO and the Sounds of Aloha Chorus. This festive concert will warm your heart, make spirits bright and put you in a Very Merry Holiday mood! Click below to purchase tickets directly from Hawaii theatre.
Santa will be available for photos.
Kauai Concert Association presents A Night of Chamber Music with Ensemble Henrietta
Kauai Concert Association presents A Night of Chamber Music with Ensemble Henrietta
KCC Performing Arts Center
Stay tuned for more info
ENSEMBLE HENRIETTA
2017-present//
Ensemble Henrietta is a Kauai/New York City collaborative group. Our most recent project was the 3rd Night of Chamber Music, presented by the Kauai Concert Association on Memorial Day Weekend 2018. We performed Ravel's Le Tombeau de Couperin arranged for Piano Trio by Matt Van Brink, Viteslav Novak's Piano Trio quasi una ballata, Jennifer Higdon's Pale Yellow & Fiery Red, Beethoven's Ghost Trio, and Brooklyn Duo's arrangements of Bohemian Rhapsody and Creep for solo cello/piano/string quartet. The ensemble is named after the cello, Henrietta, which originated in Germany, lived in New York, and ended up on Kauai 25 years later. You can read about our story on Civil Beat, Hawaii's leading news source. The following artists are rotating players:
violinists Kaycee Parker, Kimberly McDonough, Christiana Liberis, and Marc Szammer
Violists Christiana Liberis Daniel Welch and Drew Ricciardi
Cellists Justin Kantor, Eleanor Norton, Darryl Miyasato, Josh Nakazawa
Pianists Monica Chung and Michael Hey
HSO plays Prokofiev Schubert and Magnussen
Halekulani Masterworks
Two Seasons
Keitaro Harada, conductor
J. Scott Janusch, oboe
As part of the Hawaiian Oboe Legacy Project, principal oboist J. Scott Janusch performs a monumental work that celebrates ancient Hawaiian culture on a unique instrument made of rare kauila wood. Japanese conductor Keitaro Harada makes his HSO debut in this program that connects classical music and Hawaii’s rich natural history.
Prokofiev – Symphony No.1 (Classical Symphony)
Schubert – Symphony No. 5
Magnussen – Nā Kau ‘Elua | The Two
HSO plays Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™
Grab your broom and get ready for the tasks ahead! The Triwizard Tournament comes to Hogwarts™ in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ in Concert. Relive the magic of Harry Potter™ soaring across the big screen in high-definition and experience the music of a live symphony orchestra performing Patrick Doyle’s unforgettable score.
HSO plays Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™
Grab your broom and get ready for the tasks ahead! The Triwizard Tournament comes to Hogwarts™ in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ in Concert. Relive the magic of Harry Potter™ soaring across the big screen in high-definition and experience the music of a live symphony orchestra performing Patrick Doyle’s unforgettable score.
HSO plays Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
filmsinCONCERT
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™
Grab your broom and get ready for the tasks ahead! The Triwizard Tournament comes to Hogwarts™ in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ in Concert. Relive the magic of Harry Potter™ soaring across the big screen in high-definition and experience the music of a live symphony orchestra performing Patrick Doyle’s unforgettable score.
HSO Plays Ode to Joy
Halekulani Masterworks
Ode to Joy
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Esther Yoo, O‘ahu Choral Society artistic director
Artistic Advisor, JoAnn Falletta returns to conduct this annual event that has become a holiday tradition. The triumphal 9th symphony remains a timeless and relevant tribute to brotherhood and will kick off a year-long celebration of Beethoven’s 250th Anniversary.
Tchaikovsky – Francesca da Rimini
Beethoven – Symphony No. 9 (Choral)