Honolulu Chamber Music Series

03/16/2026

Wow! What a finale to our 2025-2026 concert season.
Bravo to APOLLO5 for an inspiring program with music spanning five centuries! The performance was particularly breathtaking in the stunning acoustic setting of The Cathedral of St. Andrew.

03/14/2026

We have been closely monitoring the weather, and we have some good news: the latest forecasts indicate that the severe rain will be tapering off this evening. As a result, the Honolulu Chamber Music Series is pleased to confirm that tonight’s performance by Apollo5 will proceed as scheduled.

While the rain is subsiding, please be aware that winds are expected to remain strong throughout the evening. We encourage all of our attendees to prioritize safety and take extra care while traveling to and from the Cathedral of St. Andrew.

Schedule:

6:30 PM: Pre-concert Q&A

7:30 PM: APOLLO5 Performance

We are so grateful for your patience and are thrilled that we can still come together for this incredible season finale. The stunning acoustics of the Cathedral will be the perfect refuge from the wind!

03/12/2026

Renaissance polyphony, Baroque masterpieces, contemporary choral works and inventive arrangements of popular songs. Apollo5 performs a wide, diverse range of concerts. The British a ca****la vocal quintet is known for its distinctive blend and commitment to pushing the boundaries of traditional music.

Evening Concert host Craig DeSilva spoke to Gus Perkins, Apollo5's bass, in preparation for their concert in Honolulu this weekend. The concert will feature both old and new — from music performed during the time of William Shakespeare to French romantic pieces to American jazz.

Apollo5
Saturday, March 14, 7:30 p.m.
The Cathedral of St. Andrew

03/09/2026

Tune in for a preview of this Saturdayʻs APOLLO5 concert. Evening Concert host Craig DeSilva interviews APOLLO5 member and bass - Gus Perkins. Catch the exclusive interview on HPR-2 Classical on Monday, March 9th at 6 pm.

03/07/2026

03/02/2026

Honolulu, prepare to be enchanted. The Honolulu Chamber Music Series is thrilled to present the internationally acclaimed British vocal ensemble, APOLLO5! 🇬🇧🎶

Renowned for their "exceptional cohesion and effortless style" (BBC Music Magazine), this dynamic quintet brings a powerful, intimate sound that breathes life into everything from Renaissance polyphony and classical masterpieces to soulful jazz, folk, and pop arrangements.

Whether you’re a lifelong choral lover or a fan of contemporary a ca****la, APOLLO5’s singing will move your soul.

📅 WHEN: Saturday, March 14, 2026
⏰ TIME: 7:30 PM (Pre-concert talk at 6:30 PM)
📍 WHERE: St. Andrew’s Cathedral (Note our special venue for this performance!)
🎟️ TICKETS: $55 General / $15 Student

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness one of the world’s finest vocal groups in the stunning acoustics of the St. Andrew's Cathedral. 🕊️

02/19/2026

ICYMI - "Evening Concert" host Craig DeSilva spoke to the Parker Quartet about their passion for performing, collaborating with contemporary composers, and mentoring young musicians in their role as Artists-in-Residence at Harvard University.

The Grammy Award-winning quartet is doing a three-island, four-concert tour in Hawaiʻi this week that includes a performance of Schubert’s iconic “Death and the Maiden” string quartet.

www.hawaiipublicradio.org/classical-music-conversations/2026-02-19/parker-quartet-in-hawai%CA%BBi

02/12/2026

Meet the Artists: PARKER QUARTET

Founded in 2002, the Parker Quartet has spent the last two decades cementing its reputation as one of the most exciting and adventurous ensembles in the world. Based in Boston and currently serving as Professors of the Practice and Artists-in-Residence at Harvard University, they bring a rare blend of intellectual depth and raw emotional power to every performance.

Grammy Award Winners: Their recording of Ligeti’s complete string quartets earned the 2011 Grammy for Best Chamber Music Performance.

International Acclaim: Winners of the Concert Artists Guild Competition and the prestigious Grand Prix and Mozart Prize at the Bordeaux International String Quartet Competition.

World-Stage Presence: From Carnegie Hall and Wigmore Hall to the Konzerthaus Berlin, they have graced the world’s most illustrious venues.

Concert Details:
🗓 When: February 20, 2026 | 7:30 PM
📍 Where: Orvis Auditorium, UH Mānoa
🎟 Tickets: $55 general admission | $15 student

02/03/2026

We are thrilled to welcome back a true HCMS fan favorite: the Grammy Award-winning Parker Quartet. Known for their incredible virtuosity and fresh interpretations of the classics, they have captivated audiences on the world’s most prestigious stages—from Carnegie Hall to Wigmore Hall—and now they’re returning to Orvis Auditorium.

Whether you’ve followed them since their last visit in 2018 or you’re experiencing their "dynamic artistic path" for the first time, this is a performance you won’t want to miss.

📅 When: Friday, February 20, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM
📍 Where: Orvis Auditorium, UH Mānoa
🎟️ Tickets: $55 general admission | $15 students

honoluluchambermusicseries.org/concert/parkerquartet/

02/02/2026

Mahalo nui loa to for a brilliant concert in Honolulu last month! It was an honor to present your performance as part of our season.