Intro

We are pleased to welcome acclaimed violinist Simone Porter is returning, after dazzling artists with her Sibelius concert in November 2023, as our featured soloist for Max Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, one of the most beloved works in the violin repertoire.

Recognized for her passionate artistry, interpretive depth, and vibrant stage presence, Simone Porter has appeared with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Seattle Symphony, and Pittsburgh Symphony. A recipient of the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, Porter continues to captivate audiences around the globe with performances that combine technical brilliance and emotional connection.

This unforgettable season finale program brings together a new Hawaiʻi-inspired work, one of classical musicʻs most cherished violin concertos, and Holst's The Planets, one the 20th Century’s great orchestral showpieces, is the perfect vehicle to honour and showcase Hawai’i’s own spectacular orchestra. 

Ticket holders: We invite you to join us in the auditorium at 3:00 PM for a special pre-concert talk.

• Artists

  Dane Lam, conductor

  Simone Porter, violin

  Program and artists are subject to change.

• Program

  TMichael-Thomas Foumai – Aina Hānau (Birth Land)
  HSO Commission World Premiere
  Text by Brandy Nālani McDougall, reciter

  Max Bruch – Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor
  Simone Porter, violin

   Gustav Holst – The Planets

  Program and artists are subject to change.

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