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The enchanting world of Hawaiʻi’s seas comes to life in Symphony of the Hawai‘i Seas, a captivating experience that intertwines projected animation, evocative music, storytelling, and hula. Featuring original compositions by renowned local talents, including Michael-Thomas Foumai, Herb Mahelona, Takuma Itoh, Logyn Okuda, and Justin Park, vibrant animations bring to life powerful stories that highlight our fundamental connection to the ocean. From the first spark of life, travel through time alongside native sea life and ʻaumakua, guiding their human friends to understand their vital role in protecting our cherished waters. Join your Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra for the free public performance!

The concert is approximately one hour.

Does not include an intermission.

30-minute post-discussion panel on the making of the program will be held directly after performance

EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS

*Tickets for this concert are reserved online or through the HSO Box Office. For additional information, please call the HSO Box Office at (808) 380-7720, T-F between 10 am - 2 pm.

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A Collaboration between Hawaii Youth Symphony and the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra

Side-by-Side programs are joint initiatives of professional orchestras and youth orchestras; a chance for aspiring young musicians to play in the “major leagues” for a night or two. Students and pros become stand partners and sit side-by-side.

Our fall 2023 Side-by-Side concert will be performed by 150 musicians, which is possibly the biggest orchestra to ever perform at the iconic Waikiki Shell Amphitheater. This multi-generational orchestra includes 86 musicians from Youth Symphony I and 64 musicians from the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra.

We are proud to collaborate with the Hawaii Youth Symphony on this special project and invite all to come attend the performances!

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, the Hawaii Youth Symphony and your Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra are pleased to offer these concerts FREE  to the public. No tickets or RSVP needed.

Presented in Collaboration with

SEASON SPONSORs

*Tickets and RSVPs are not needed for this free event.

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Enjoy a performance under the stars with your HSO. Ticket sales for this performance support Blood Bank of Hawaii whose mission is to provide a safe and adequate supply of blood, blood products, and related transfusion services to the patients of our state. This performance will be conducted by Sarah Hicks and feature one of our Nā Hōkū ‘Ōpio | Young Stars competition winners, showcasing the abundance of young talent being cultivated in Hawai'i. 

Visit bbh.org to learn more about Blood Bank Hawaii.

Want to be a guest conductor for this show? Click here to view our silent auction. Bidding ends June 3, 2022.

Series Sponsor

Nā Hōkū ‘Ōpio | Young Stars Sponsor

Season Sponsors

This is a general admission event. Please select the number of tickets needed for your party and choose your seats in the lawn or terrace when you arrive at the concert.

Tickets for this concert are sold at the Blaisdell Box Office through Ticketmaster. For additional information, please call the Blaisdell Box Office at (808) 768-5252, or visit the box office at 777 Ward Avenue.

Box Office – Blaisdell Center

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Enjoy a performance under the stars with your HSO. Ticket sales for this performance support the Hawaiian Humane Society. This performance will be conducted by JoAnn Falletta and feature one of our Nā Hōkū ‘Ōpio | Young Stars competition winners, showcasing the abundance of young talent being cultivated in Hawai'i. 

The Hawaiian Humane Society is an educational and advocacy organization that also shelters, protects, rescues, reunites and rehomes animals. It is O’ahu’s largest animal welfare organization. Established in 1883, the Hawaiian Humane Society is dedicated to promoting the human-animal bond and the humane treatment of all animals. Visit HawaiianHumane.org to learn more.

"Like animals, music has a special place in people's hearts, and we are grateful to Hawaii Symphony Orchestra and their generous sponsors for including us in their impactful ʻOhana Concert series," says Anna Neubauer, President & CEO of Hawaiian Humane Society. "The funds raised will directly support our over 30 programs and services and help our island's animals in need."

Want to be a guest conductor for this show? Click here to view our silent auction. Bidding ends May 25, 2022.

Series Sponsor

Presenting Sponsor

Ginny Tiu

Nā Hōkū ‘Ōpio | Young Stars Sponsor

Season Sponsors

This is a general admission event. Please select the number of tickets needed for your party and choose your seats in the lawn or terrace when you arrive at the concert.

Tickets for this concert are sold at the Blaisdell Box Office through Ticketmaster. For additional information, please call the Blaisdell Box Office at (808) 768-5252, or visit the box office at 777 Ward Avenue.

Box Office – Blaisdell Center

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Enjoy a performance under the stars with your HSO in support of Hawaii Foodbank. This performance will be conducted by Joseph Stepec and feature two of our Nā Hōkū ‘Ōpio | Young Stars competition winners, showcasing the abundance of young talent being cultivated in Hawai'i.

“We’re incredibly grateful to Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra for their continued support of Hawaii Foodbank and we are honored to be partnering together on this wonderful community event. Through this benefit concert, Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra is helping Hawaii Foodbank to meet the needs of close to a quarter of a million residents struggling with hunger – including hard-working parents, vulnerable kūpuna, and more than 82,000 keiki. We extend our gratitude and aloha to Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra for supporting safe food access for everyone who needs it.” – Amy Marvin, President & CEO, Hawaii Foodbank

Visit hawaiifoodbank.org to learn more about Hawaii Foodbank.

Series Sponsor

Nā Hōkū ‘Ōpio | Young Stars Sponsor

Season Sponsors

This is a general admission event. Please select the number of tickets needed for your party and choose your seats in the lawn or terrace when you arrive at the concert.

Tickets for this concert are sold at the Blaisdell Box Office through Ticketmaster. For additional information, please call the Blaisdell Box Office at (808) 768-5252, or visit the box office at 777 Ward Avenue.

Box Office – Blaisdell Center