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Ta’u Pupu’a Returns to the Island for a special concert

Ta’u Pupu’a returns to Honolulu for a special concert! Check out this flyer for more details:

Fun Fact: The former NFL Football player, who pursued his love of opera, starred in HOT’s last production of Tosca.

HYOC OPERAtunities Summer Youth Program

Looking for something fun for the kids this summer? Then check out HYOC’s Operatunities Summer Youth Program!

Participants will take part in creating Gilbert and Sullivan’s Mikado, a comic opera, full of satire and poking fun at society and politics. Known for its witty language, tongue-twisting lyrics, and catchy melodies, this is popular and enjoyable for children of all ages.

DETAILS

Afternoon program for students entering grade 6 through graduating seniors (6-12th).

Times: 1:00 – 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. June 4 – 29, 2018

All rehearsals and performances to be held at the University of Hawaii Manoa Music Department. Final Performance at the Orvis Auditorium.

This 4 week intensive youth opera program is produced between Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus, HOT Education, and the University of Hawaii at Manoa Music Department.

#HOTArtsOhana – Hawai’i Symphony Orchestra Specials

Internationally renowned American conductor, Leonard Slatkin takes us on a melodious adventure through the musical genius of John Williams’ greatest hits. Be transported beyond your imagination with orchestral favorites such as The Theme from Star Wars, Indiana Jones and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial – Maestro Slatkin will also be hosting this performance with curations and introductions to each piece.

Tickets: Slatkin Conducts John Williams is Friday, April 27, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $27 to $79, and are available online, by calling 94-MUSIC, visiting the HSO Box Office or through the Blaisdell box office. Performance is held at the Blaisdell Concert Hall.

Student & Military Discounts: $15 student rush tickets and $20 active-duty military tickets are available beginning Monday, April 23, with a valid ID (must purchase in person).

Internationally acclaimed conductor,Leonard Slatkin, will guide audiences through a powerful program that pairs Finland’s Elina Vähälä with Finnish master composer, Jean Sibelius. The Violin Concerto is filled with rich textures that evoke a Nordic spirit and showcase the violinist’s precision and skill. The glorious Symphony No. 2 by Brahms rounds out this Masterworks offering.

Leonard Slatkin, conductor
Elina Vähälä, violin

Cindy McTee — Finish Line
Sibelius — Violin Concerto in D minor, op.47
Brahms – Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73

Tickets are available online, by calling 94-MUSIC, visiting the HSO Box Office or through the Blaisdell box office. Performance is held at the Blaisdell Concert Hall.

Student & Military Discounts: $15 student rush tickets and $20 active-duty military tickets are available beginning Monday, April 23, with a valid ID (must purchase in person).

#HOTArtsOhana – IONA Contemporary Dance Theatre presents DOMINION

“I am so excited to be re-staging this work! We have some amazing new performers in the Company including local actor Moses Goods who is playing the Raven in the show. We are also working with two new video animators, creating great new interactive video with the dancers. The work is gaining such complexity; I am thrilled to bring it back to the Hawaii Theatre stage!”

– Cheryl Flaharty

IONA Artistic Director Cheryl Flaharty has created a visual and visceral masterpiece featuring 25 dancers, LED video screens, and interactive digital animations. Dominion demonstrates the spirit of life we share with the animals who roam our planet and our living rooms, while taking a humorous and sometimes shocking look at the foods we eat.

Watch a promo video at https://vimeo.com/252105205

“Thoughtful, sad, deliriously happy, amazing, divine music, a truly purposeful presentation.”