——— BRAHMS: FROM VIENNA TO HAWAI‘I / HALEKULANI MASTERWORKS SERIES

BRAHMS DANCES

TASTING NOTES: NOSTALGIC · TENDER · INTOXICATING · WARM · GOLDEN · FESTIVE

Violinist and online sensation Ray Chen returns to your HSO, redefining the 21st-century classical artist - where virtuosity, personality, and tradition collide in a vibrant, high-energy celebration of Brahms’ spirit.

DATE

Thursday, March 11, 2027

TIME

7:30 PM

Pre-Concert Conversation 6:30 PM

Venue

Blaisdell Concert Hall

777 Ward Ave, Honolulu, HI 96814

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MAHALO

PROGRAM INFORMATION

JOHANNES BRAHMS (ARR. PARLOW)

Hungarian Dances Nos. 5 & 6

FELIX MENDELSSOHN

Violin Concerto, Op. 64, in E minor

Pacific Brahms Commission (world premiere)

SHAWN CONLEY

Symphony No. 2, Op. 73, in D Major

BRAHMS

From Tavern to Theatre

Redefining what it means to be a classical musician in the 21st century, violinist and online personality, Ray Chen, returns to your Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra for Mendelssohn’s electrifying Violin Concerto - then the dance begins. From the dance floor to the concert hall, stomp and sway through Brahms’ fiery Hungarian Dances, a world premiere by HSO's own principal bass Shawn Conley, and a full serving of musical sunny delight, Brahms' Second Symphony! Music and Artistic Director Dane Lam conducts.

*Program and artists are subject to change