Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra

06/09/2026

The end of the original film series begins with Part 1! Join us for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 1 in Concert at Blaisdell Concert Hall on (July 31 & August with the Hawai'I Symphony Orchestra.

06/08/2026

Longer days, sunny weekends, and more opportunities to give back ☀️🌴

Summer is a great time to try something new, connect with your community, and support organizations making a difference across Hawaiʻi.

Swipe for this week’s opportunities & sign up through the link in our bio.

06/05/2026

Something deeply meaningful is happening this Sunday, and the HSO would love for you to be there. 🌺

The Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra will be premiering ʻĀina Hānau (Birth Land), a new commissioned work by Composer in Residence Michael-Thomas Foumai — inspired by and named after Brandy Nālani McDougall’s book - with her own text and recitation woven throughout.

Alongside this world premiere, the evening features violinist Simone Porter performing Bruch’s beloved Violin Concerto No. 1, and Holst’s sweeping, iconic The Planets. It’s an evening that will stay with you.

Come early - there’s a Pre-Concert Conversation at 3:00 PM before the 4:00 PM performance at Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall.

🗓 Sunday, June 7, 2026 | 4:00 PM
🎤 Pre-Concert Talk | 3:00 PM
📍 Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall
🎟 Link in bio or myhso.org

06/04/2026

🪐 DANE CONDUCTS THE PLANETS | SEASON FINALE

Join the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra for a spectacular conclusion to our 2025–2026 season on Sunday, June 7 at Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall.

Featuring the return of acclaimed violinist Simone Porter, this extraordinary program journeys from the islands to the stars with:

• Michael-Thomas Foumai’s ʻAina Hānau (Birth Land) - an HSO Commission World Premiere with text & recitation by Brandy Nālani McDougall
• Bruch’s beloved Violin Concerto No. 1 featuring Simone Porter
• Holst’s epic orchestral masterpiece The Planets

From powerful storytelling rooted in Hawaiʻi to one of classical music’s most thrilling orchestral experiences, this season finale showcases the artistry, versatility, and brilliance of Hawaiʻi’s own orchestra.

📅 Sunday, June 7, 2026
🕓 Concert: 4:00 PM
🎤 Pre-Concert Conversation: 3:00 PM
📍 Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall

Tickets available now. https://www.myhso.org/concerts/2026-june-7-daneconductstheplanets

06/03/2026

An important update regarding our Season Finale this Sunday, June 7.

Renée Fleming has been advised by her medical team to rest and, unfortunately, will be unable to travel to Hawaiʻi to perform due to illness. We know many of our patrons were looking forward to this special appearance, and we join her team in wishing her a full and speedy recovery.

While we share in the disappointment, Music & Artistic Director Dane Lam and the HSO artistic team immediately got to work creating a season finale worthy of this orchestra and this community.

We are thrilled to welcome back acclaimed violinist Simone Porter, whose performance of the Sibelius Violin Concerto with HSO in 2023 left a lasting impression on audiences. She joins us to perform Bruch's beloved Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor.

The evening will also feature the world premiere of Michael-Thomas Foumai's ʻĀina Hānau (Birth Land), a collaboration with former Hawaiʻi Poet Laureate Brandy Nālani McDougall, before concluding with Holst's epic orchestral masterpiece, The Planets.

From the ʻāina to the cosmos, this is the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra at its most powerful and its most celebratory.

📅 Sunday, June 7, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM
🎤 Pre-Concert Conversation | 3:00 PM
📍 Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall

PROGRAM:

Michael-Thomas Foumai – ʻĀina Hānau (Birth Land)
HSO Commission World Premiere
Text by Brandy Nālani McDougall

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

Gustav Holst – The Planets

If you have questions regarding your tickets, exchanges, or would like to convert your ticket value into a donation supporting HSO, please contact our Patron Services team directly at (808) 380-7724 or [email protected]

Mahalo for your continued support. We look forward to celebrating an extraordinary season finale with you this Sunday.

06/02/2026

Bird calls. Vintage Waikīkī vibes. Classic Exotica. One unforgettable night.

Mahalo to Aloha State Daily for shining a spotlight on The WAITIKI 7 and the inspiration behind our HapaSymphony Season Finale. From the lush sounds of mid-century Hawaiʻi to the iconic bird calls that helped define the Exotica genre, this concert celebrates a unique chapter of Hawaiʻi's musical history.

Join the Waitiki 7, Music & Artistic Director Dane Lam, and the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra on Friday, June 5, for an evening that transports audiences to the golden era of Waikīkī. Expect tropical rhythms, nostalgic melodies, and the timeless sounds that continue to inspire generations.

Read the article: https://alohastatedaily.com/2026/05/29/bird-calls-retro-waikiki-in-spotlight-at-upcoming-hso-concert/

🎟 Tickets available now at myhso.org

The modern exotica ensemble Waitiki 7 will perform at several venues, including with the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra in a one-night performance at the Neal…

05/21/2026

Top Gun: Maverick in Concert will feature the Hawai’i Symphony Orchestra performing Lorne Balfe, Harold Faltermeyer, Lady Gaga and Hans Zimmer’s score.

Top Gun: Maverick was nominated for six Academy Awards® including Best Picture and Best Original Song, winning Best Sound.

After more than 30 years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. When he finds himself training a detachment of TOPGUN graduates for a specialised mission the likes of which no living pilot has ever seen, Maverick encounters Lt. Bradley Bradshaw (Miles Teller), call sign: “Rooster,” the son of Maverick’s late friend and Radar Intercept Officer Lt. Nick Bradshaw, aka “Goose.”

Facing an uncertain future and confronting the ghosts of his past, Maverick is drawn into a confrontation with his own deepest fears, culminating in a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those who will be chosen to fly it.

A Royal Albert Hall production. Thanks to esk film.

05/19/2026

Music is only the beginning. ✨

The Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra’s family friendly 1-hour Saturday morning Beyond the Music series invites audiences deeper into the stories, conversations, and creative experiences that surround live performance.

This season also introduces Secret Symphony... details coming soon.

From artist insights and community collaborations to immersive events beyond the concert hall, HSO's 26/27 season is resonating all season long.

🎟️ Explore the series and subscribe today. Visit myhso.org

Mahalo to Scottish Opera for filming support and collaboration, with special thanks to Antonia Bain and Emily Henderson.

05/19/2026

Discover music beyond the expected. ✨

The Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra’s 2026 Spotlight Concerts series shines a light on adventurous programming, boundary-pushing collaborations, and intimate musical experiences that bring audiences closer to the artists and stories on stage.

From contemporary works to genre-crossing performances, Spotlight Concerts invite you to experience the orchestra in new and exciting ways.

🎟️ Explore the series and subscribe today. Visit myhso.org

Mahalo to Scottish Opera for filming support and collaboration, with special thanks to Antonia Bain and Emily Henderson.