Intro
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
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Michael-Thomas Foumai, conductor
Kaipo Dudoit, narrator
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I. Hānau ka Pō - The Night Gave Birth
Animators: Kari Kēhau Noe (lead), Janae Taclas (assistant)
Composer: Michael-Thomas Foumai
II. ʻAuamo Kuleana - Shared Responsibility
Animators: Dillon Valenzuela (lead), Jewel Racasa (assistant)
Composer: Herb Mahelona
III. Hoʻonalu - With the Waves
Animator: Sam St John (lead), Edward Ayano (assistant)
Composer: Logyn Okuda
IV. Makaʻala! - Be Aware, Take Care!
Animators: Napua Rice (lead), Huy G. Nguyen (assistant)
Composer: Justin Park
V. I Ola Kanaloa, I Ola Kākou - When Kanaloa Thrives, We All Thrive
Mele and Hula by Dr. Rosie ʻAnolani Alegado and Aimee Sato
under the guidance of Kumu Hula Kekuhi Kealiʻikanakaʻoleohaililani
VI. Huliau - Voyage to Tomorrow
Animators: Kieren McKee (lead), Kumu Boz Schurr with the
2024 Digital Art Class at Kamehameha Kapālama Campus (assistant)
Composer: Takuma Itoh
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*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.