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Catingub mixes jazz, Broadway for Vereen's pops concert

On the eve of the Honolulu Symphony Toyota Pops season opening concerts, principal conductor Matt Catingub took a break between rehearsals to update us on his latest news.


Story of Hawaii princess made music flow easily

This weekend's world premiere of the "Princess Ka'iulani Suite" by the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra represents both a musical and cinematic journey.


Emerson of 'Lost' highlights 'The Story of Babar'

It is an honor to introduce the Honolulu Symphony's weekend concerts as the symphony's new executive director. While my official start date is Oct. 1, I'm getting an early start due, in part, to the fantastic concert the symphony has planned for this weekend.


Symphony bows with birthday party

As the Honolulu Symphony opens its 110th season, we extend our best wishes to longtime symphony supporter Herte Stevens, who celebrates her 100th birthday this week. Herte has chosen an evening of music to kick off her birthday festivities.


A choral concert to inspire

It's often said that text is food for the mind and music is food for the soul. This weekend, the Honolulu Symphony Chorus will perform two choral works combining text and music to inspire, give hope and share a message of love and compassion, particularly poignant in these times.


Symphony offering has something for everyone

Choosing the evening's entertainment is always a challenge in my family. My little boy and I love to watch "guy films."


Symphony concert should give kids a charge

Encouraging children to practice an instrument is tough. Convincing them that the hard work will pay off is even harder because in today's world we want to monetize skills and knowledge. Some things, like playing an instrument, aren't easy to measure.


Symphony Pops mingles with Latin rhythms this weekend

Sometimes when you least expect it, life deals you pleasant surprises.


Soprano superstar perfect for soaring classic

The Blaisdell Concert Hall will be buzzing on Easter weekend as soprano superstar Sumi Jo joins the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra and Chorus for Carl Orff's classic, "Carmina Burana."


Stars here for Beethoven's Triple Concerto

Knock, knock. Who's there? Banana. Banana who? BA-NA-NA NAAAH! ... BA-NA-NA NAAAH! Do you get it? That's the opening from Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, classical music's most instantly recognizable tune, ever. It's as dramatic as it gets, nothing funny or fruity here.