A Letter from the President of HCS

 

 Aloha, Members and Friends,

September 5, 2023

Welcome to the 2023-2024 season of fine music presented by the Hawai`i Concert Society. Seven performances are scheduled, all at the U.H. Hilo Performing Arts Center and each beginning at 7:30 pm. As usual, we willl be presenting exceptional artists from around the world. By ordering your tickets now, you guarantee that you and yours will be in attendance at your choice of events, and at substantial savings over concert night and ticket outlet prices.


The season features as soloists a violinist of huge international renown and two multi award-winning pianists.  One of the world’s leading concert violinists for over 30 years, Midori transfixes audiences around the world, bringing together like no other violinist graceful precision and intimate expression. The inspirational story of Mahani Teave, who, was born in Hawai`i, grew up on Rapa Nui, and has won numerous piano competitions, has been chronicled by an Emmy Award-winning film maker and featured on many television programs. Anna Geniushen’s “powerhouse sound, forceful musical personality, and sheer virtuosity,” won her the 2022 Cliburn Competiton’s silver medal.


Our season opens with the youthful Verona String Quartet, hailed as “outstanding” by The New York Times. Additional chamber music concerts in the season will be performed by a diverse group of favorite ensembles from past seasons: Spanish Brass in early January, Trio Con Brio Copenhagen in February, and the Cavatina Duo (flute and guitar) in May.


Full season tickets are great bargains – a 20% discount off box office prices. You may also custom-design your own mini-series of at least four concerts, at a 10% savings. Extra tickets at these prices may be added to your order. Or you may order tickets for fewer concerts at box office prices. Orders are accepted at any time. Our tickets make great gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas, etc. Order now, using the adjacent form or the one available at our website, to be sure that you do not miss what will be a most memorable 2023-2024 season.


      Sincerely,  the HCS Board of Directors, Tom Geballe, President,