“3 FOR $45”

Sale begins Monday, January 26 at 9 a.m.
Purchase 3 tickets for only $45, including service fees.
Purchase additional tickets for only $15 each.
Valid from Monday, January 26 to Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Available exclusively from the Symphony Box Office: (808) 792-
2000 (weekdays) or (808) 524-0815 ext. 245 (evenings).
E-mail: boxofficemngr@honolulusymphony.com
www.honolulusymphony.com

Honolulu – The Honolulu Symphony today announced the “3 For $45” Chinese New Year’s Sale, featuring savings of up to 50% off regular ticket prices for spring 2009 Halekulani MasterWorks and Toyota Pops series concerts. The sale begins on Monday, January 26 – the first day of the Year of the Ox – and concludes on Wednesday, February 4. The wallet-friendly “3 for $45” sale gives music lovers the option to choose from six concerts, including events such as opera legend Sumi Jo, jazz superstar Diana Krall, and the legendary Dave Koz at the Waikiki Shell. 
 
With “3 For $45,” music lovers can buy three tickets for one concert or mix and match to combine different events and dates. Additional tickets can also be purchased for only $15 per ticket. The “3 For $45” sale is ideal for anyone – including families, friends, seniors and everyone who is new to symphonic music – to experience an exciting selection classical and pops concerts at an affordable price. 
 
The New Year’s Sale is available exclusively from the Symphony Box Office. Please note that no premium seating is available. Please call (808) 792-2000 (weekdays) or (808) 524-0815 ext. 245 (evenings) to purchase a “3 For $45” package and for more information. The New Year’s Sale includes the following concerts:
 

HONOLULU SYMPHONY TOYOTA POPS

 
DIANA KRALL
Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 8 p.m. and Friday, March 20, 2009 at 8 p.m.
Please note special Thursday – Friday schedule. **Sale seating limited.**
Blaisdell Concert Hall

The incomparable Diana Krall reunites with Matt Catingub and the Toyota Pops to deliver her cool, heavy-lidded vocals and strikingly sensitive piano playing that have secured her an undoubted place at the top of the jazz charts. This concert is generously sponsored by Hastings and Pleadwell, Tori Richard, and HiLuxury Magazine.
 
LATIN JAZZ LEGEND PONCHO SANCHEZ
Friday, April 24, 2009 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, April 25, 2009 at 8 p.m.
Blaisdell Concert Hall
Join Matt Catingub and the Toyota Pops for this spectacular season finale as renowned percussionist Poncho Sanchez spins vivacious tales that pay homage to the glories of a half-century tradition that was born when Afro-Cuban rhythms merged with bebop. This concert is generously sponsored by the Honolulu Club.
 
DAVE KOZ AT THE WAIKIKI SHELL
Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
Waikiki Shell
In a career spanning nearly two decades, Dave Koz has established himself as a platinum-selling artist and instrumental music advocate. The celebrated jazz saxophonist returns to Honolulu for one night only with Matt Catingub the Toyota Pops at the Waikiki Shell, featuring chart-topping songs such Koz’s moving rendition of “Over the Rainbow,” which received a Grammy nomination for “Best Pop Instrumental Performance.” This concert is generously sponsored by the John Young Foundation.
 

HONOLULU SYMPHONY HALEKULANI MASTERWORKS

 
OPERA LEGEND SUMI JO AND CARMINA BURANA
Saturday, April 11, 2009 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 12, 2009 at 4 p.m.
Blaisdell Concert Hall
Featuring:
Jean-Marie Zeitouni, conductor 
Sumi Jo, soprano
Brian Stucki, tenor
David Adam Moore, baritone
Honolulu Symphony Chorus
Program:
VARIOUS: Great Opera Arias with Sumi Jo
ORFF: Carmina Burana
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience the exquisite artistry of Korean opera legend Sumi Jo in performance of opera’s most beloved arias. Celebrated for her virtuosic sweetness and spectacular range, Sumi Jo is among opera’s brightest stars. The Symphony Chorus takes center stage in Carl Orff’s passionate Carmina Burana. With its spirit of fire and adventure, Carmina Burana is the perfect blend of theatrical bliss and luscious spectacle. This concert is generously sponsored by the Arthur and Mae Z. Orvis Foundation.

RACHMANINOFF’S PIANO CONCERTO NO. 1 WITH WILLIAM WOLFRAM
Saturday, May 2, 2009 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 3, 2009 at 4 p.m.
Blaisdell Concert Hall
Featuring:
Vasily Petrenko, conductor 
William Wolfram, piano
Program:
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Suite from Tale of the Tsar Saltan
RACHMANINOFF: Concerto No. 1 in F-sharp minor
SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 1 in F minor
The romance and vitality of Rachmaninoff recall dreamy visions of musical paradise. Revel in the keyboard wizardry of acclaimed pianist William Wolfram and the soul-stirring beauties of the First Piano Concerto. This concert is generously sponsored by Commercial Data Systems.
 
TCHAIKOVSKY’S 1812 OVERTURE: SEASON FINALE
Saturday, May 9, 2009 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 10, 2009 at 4 p.m.
Blaisdell Concert Hall
Featuring:
Andreas Delfs, conductor
Giora Schmidt, violin
Program:
GLINKA: Overture to Russlan and Ludmilla
TCHAIKOVSKY: Violin Concerto
PROKOFIEV: Romeo and Juliet – Selections from Suites 1 and 2
TCHAIKOVSKY: 1812 Overture
Fall in love all over again with the wondrous world of Tchaikovsky. Sweeping melodies and beloved themes will uplift your spirit as we luxuriate in the expressive wonders of the Violin Concerto. The 1812 Overture reaffirms Tchaikovsky’s unique place as an everlasting audience favorite. Prokofiev’s mesmerizing Romeo and Juliet blends sumptuous melodies and moving passages to create a masterpiece of orchestral radiance.
 

SALE GUIDELINES:

Seating is limited and exceptions apply. No premium seating sections are available. Seating location may vary from concert to concert. Tickets quantities for Diana Krall are limited. The Hawaii Beethoven Festival is not included.