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PRINCIPAL CONDUCTOR OF THE HONOLULU SYMPHONY ANDREAS DELFS helms Masterworks series as a leader in visionary performances and groundbreaking leadership. Mr. Delfs' immense musical achievements and world-wide experience provide Honolulu with a unique and powerful affair. Read more about Andreas Delfs' career...



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Season Finale: Mozart & Saint-Saëns
*Thur., May 15 at 8 pm • Sun., May 18 at 4 pm • NBC
Ignace Jang
Naoto Otomo, conductor
Ignace Jang, violin
WEBER Der Freischütz Overture
MOZART Violin Concerto No. 3
SAINT-SAËNS Symphony No. 3 “Organ”
From Saint-Saëns’ magnificent “Organ” Symphony to Mozart’s vivacious Third Violin Concerto, the Season Finale abounds in splendid themes and beguiling lyricism. We conclude the Season in lush coloring and triumphant richness.

This concert generously sponsored by the
E. Nakamichi Foundation

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(Thu) May 15, 2008 8:00 PM
(Sun) May 18, 2008 4:00 PM

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Completed Concerts

Spring Symphony
Sat., May 3 at 8 pm • Sun., May 4 at 4 pm • NBC
Dubravka Tomsic
Carlos Miguel Pietro, conductor
Dubravka Tomsic, piano
WAGNER, Good Friday Spell
SCHUMANN Symphony No. 1, Op.38 "Spring"
BRAHMS Piano Concerto No. 1
Delight in the exuberant power and freshness of Schuman’s luminous “Spring” Symphony and its singing melodies. A monumental classic, Brahms’ poetic First Piano Concertois a powerful adventure for pianist, orchestra and audience alike.

This concert generously sponsored by
Commercial Data Systems

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Thomas Hampson: Heroes & Lovers
Sat., April 19 at 8 pm • Sun., April 20 at 4 pm • NBC
Thomas Hampson
Andreas Delfs, conductor
Thomas Hampson, baritone
Heroes and Lovers
America’s leading baritone, Thomas Hampson, joins the Honolulu Symphony for a riveting evening of opera magic. Bringing stories of human existence to life, to move and touch us, is what matters most to Thomas Hampson. His performances are hailed by audiences and critics alike.

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French Choral Masterpieces
*Fri., April 11 at 8 pm • Sat., April 12 at 8 pm • NBC
Karen Kennedy
Oahu Choral Society
Karen Kennedy, conductor
Honolulu Symphony Chorus
Burr Cochran Phillips, bass-baritone
Leneida Crawford, mezzo-soprano
Vicki Gorman, soprano
FAURÉ Requiem
DURUFLÉ Requiem

This concert is part of the 11th Annual Hawai‘i International Choral Festival
http://www.oahuchoral.com/

Experience two choral masterpieces with the requiems of great French masters Gabriel Fauré and Maurice Duruflé. The Honolulu Symphony Chorus unites with the orchestra in presentation of contemplative sacred music that soothes the spirit and crafts dreams of the miraculous.

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Symphonie Fantastique
Sat., March 29 at 8 pm • Sun., March 30 at 4 pm • NBC
Pascal Roge
Andreas Delfs, conductor
Pascal Rogé, piano
DUKAS The Sorcerer's Apprentice
RAVEL Piano Concerto
BERLIOZ Symphonie fantastique
Ravel’s light-hearted and lyrical Piano Concerto in G Major charms and entertains like no other. Berlioz and the expressive Symphonie fantastiquewill mesmerize you with passion and bold harmonies.

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A Salute to Russian Masters
Sat., March 22 at 8 pm • Sun., March 23 at 4 pm • NBC
Zuill Bailey
Andreas Delfs, conductor
Zuill Bailey, cello
BORODIN Prince Igor Overture
TCHAIKOVSKY Rococo Variations
SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 10
We capture the magnificence of Russian masterworks as the concert opens with Borodin’s famed Prince Igor Overture. Then Tchaikovsky’s immensely popular Rococo Variations and Shostakovich’s profound Tenth Symphonycloses with liberation and joy.

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Brahms, Beethoven & Smetana
Sat., December 15 at 8 pm • Sun., December 16 at 4 pm • NBC
Benedetto Lupo
Andreas Delfs, conductor
Benedetto Lupo, piano
SMETANA Vlatava ("The Moldau")
BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 4
BRAHMS Symphony No. 4
Beethoven’s groundbreaking Fourth Piano Concertotakes center stage. We visit the glorious Czech countryside with Smetana’s Vltava (Moldau)and then, Brahms’ masterful Fourth Symphonysurprises us with unbound energy.

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Great Composers: Copland & Dvořák
Sat., December 1 at 8 pm • Sun., December 2 at 4 pm •
Hawaii Theatre
Vadim Gluzman
Jean-Marie Zeitouni, conductor
Vadim Gluzman, violin
COPLAND Fanfare for the Common Man
BEETHOVEN Violin Concerto
DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 8
From Dvořák’s exuberant Eighth Symphony to the heroic brilliance of Beethoven’s Violin Concerto to Copland’s grand Fanfare, these masterworks command our wholehearted consideration. The Violin Concerto showcases Beethoven’s genius in a magnificent tour-de-force that will leave you inspired and enraptured.

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Magnificent Mozart
Sat., November 17 at 8 pm • Sun., November 18 at 4 pm • Hawaii Theatre
Heiichiro Oyama Heiichiro Ohyama, conductor
Scott Janusch, oboe
Scott Anderson, clarinet
Paul Barrett, bassoon
Wade Butin, horn
MOZART Symphony No. 25 in G minor, K. 183
MOZART Sinfonia concertante for oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn & orchestra in E flat major, K(3) 297b (K. Anh. C 14.01) (spurious)
MOZART Symphony No. 39 in E-Flat, K. 543
Irresistible Mozart in all his youthful warmth is presented in this concert of blissful masterworks. Dazzling melodies and enchanting themes delight in three cherished works from the treasure chest of Mozart’s oeuvre.

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Chopin’s Second Piano Concerto
Sat., November 10 at 8 pm • Sun., November 11 at 4 pm • Hawaii Theatre
Cecile Licad
Andreas Delfs, conductor
Cecile Licad, piano
SCHUMANN Overture, Scherzo and Finale
CHOPIN Piano Concerto No. 2
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 1

These gems of imagination showcase the youthful brilliance of Chopin and Beethoven. From Chopin’s elegant, romantic charm to Beethoven’s commanding themes, this satisfying and poignant music will captivate music lovers of all tastes.


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Pachelbel Canon
Sat., November 3 at 8 pm • Sun., November 4 at 4 pm •
Mamiya Theatre
Mark Votapek

Claire Sakai Hazzard, violin
Scott Janusch, oboe
Mark Votapek, cello
JS BACH Violin and Oboe Concerto
BOCCHERINI Cello Concerto in G Major, G.480
PACHELBEL Canon
DVOŘÁK String Serenade

From Dvořák’s String Serenade to Bach’s Violin and Oboe Concerto, this inspiring concert features the gems of the orchestra. Boccherini’s romantic Cello Concerto is a monumental work that abounds with captivating finesse. You will know and love the marvelous pièce de résistance, Pachelbel’s Canon.


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Mozart’s Flute & Harp Concerto
Sat., October 20 at 8 pm • Sun., October 21 at 4 pm •
Mamiya Theatre
Sarah Chang

Wade Butin, horn
Susan McGinn, flute
Constance Uejio, harp
JS BACH Brandenburg Concerto No. 3
MOZART Flute and Harp Concerto
MOZART Horn Concerto
GRIEG Holberg Suite

Discover the Honolulu Symphony’s own stars as they shine in all their splendor. Enjoy revered masterpieces by Bach and Grieg as we highlight the gracefulness of the Brandenburg Concerto and resplendence of the Holberg Suite. Two precious Mozart masterworks complete this elegant evening at the Mamiya Theatre.


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Haydn & Beethoven: Great Masters
Sat., October 13 at 8 pm • Sun., October 14 at 4 pm •
Hawaii Theatre
Julian Wachner Julian Wachner, conductor
Honolulu Symphony Chorus
BEETHOVEN Egmont Overture
HAYDN Symphony No. 104 “London”
BEETHOVEN Mass in C
Beethoven’s glorious “Egmont Overture” uplifts the soul as Haydn’s “London” Symphony envelopes us in witty playfulness. The riveting Massand its floating, peaceful themes delight.

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Opening Night with Sarah Chang
Sat., August 25 at 8 pm • Sun., August 26 at 4 pm • NBC
Sarah Chang
Andreas Delfs, conductor
Sarah Chang, violin
WAGNER Prelude to the "Meistersinger"
SIBELIUS Violin Concerto in D minor, op. 47
TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5
The Season opens with violinist Sarah Chang and the multifaceted opulence of the Sibelius Violin Concerto. From its first beautiful notes, the Violin Concerto reveals the poignant and thoughtful characteristics that have made it one of the most recorded and popular works in the repertoire. We welcome the return of Sarah Chang: one of the most remarkable prodigies of any generation. Chang has matured into an artist whose musical insight, technical virtuosity, and emotional range continue to astonish.