Honolulu It's time to roll out the red carpet for Honolulu Symphony holiday concerts! This season, the Symphony introduces a new, wallet-friendly concert package starting from only $30 for two concerts. With "Holiday Duets," music lovers can double their musical pleasure by combining a ticket to Honolulu's most popular festive concert, Beethoven's Ninth, with a second concert of their choice to create a personalized "duet." Simply purchase a ticket to Beethoven's Ninth and then add-on a second concert ticket for only $10, including events such as Holiday Pops with Bla Fleck and the Flecktones. "Holiday Duets" packages offer excellent savings and are available for $30, $44, $59, $69, and $92.
The musical wonders of the season begin in November with a free, family-oriented concert on Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, November 26. This community-building event features the Honolulu Symphony Chorus and Orchestra, and the debut of newly-appointed Chorus Director, Esther S. Yoo. No tickets are required for this informal evening that celebrates classic holiday choral music, including Benjamin Britten's A Ceremony of Carols, at the Blaisdell Concert Hall.
Thanksgiving weekend Friday, November 28 and Saturday, November 29 is the time for Holiday Pops with Bla Fleck and the Flecktones, led by Maestro Matt Catingub. Bla Fleck and the Flecktones will debut their new holiday album, "Jingle All the Way," in this concert that showcases world music and the "banjo virtuosity" of Fleck.
In December, Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf" takes center stage as LOST's Jorge Garcia joins the Symphony to narrate this favorite tale. Conducted by Maestro Andreas Delfs, this joyful concert also features Stravinsky's Firebird and Michael Giacchino's fun-filled and flavorful music for the film "Ratatouille."
No New Year's celebration would be complete without Beethoven's Ninth, led by Maestro Andreas Delfs on Saturday, December 27. This grand celebration is a holiday tradition around the world that inspires concertgoers with hope and optimism.
There's no chance of the January blues celebrated jazz saxophonist Dave Koz is coming to town. Maestro Matt Catingub and the Toyota Pops welcome Koz on Friday, January 16 and Saturday, January 17 as he showcases time-honored pop classics.
Everyone is invited to celebrate the season of peace and goodwill with splendid symphonic music, featuring traditional classics and contemporary favorites. This holiday season, relax with magnificent music and share special times with the Symphony. Please join the Symphony for one or more of the following concerts:
THANKSGIVING EVE WITH THE HONOLULU SYMPHONY CHORUS
FREE! No tickets required.
Wednesday, November 26 at 7:30 p.m.
Esther S. Yoo, conductor
This Thanksgiving, Hawai`i's most radiant voices come together for a free community concert on Wednesday, November 26 at 7:30 p.m. This family-friendly concert welcomes music lovers of all ages and features classic holiday choral music in a relaxed setting. Special guests, the Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus, join the Honolulu Symphony Chorus and Orchestra for this festive evening. Musical highlights include J.S. Bach's Magnificat, Benjamin Britten's A Ceremony of Carols and John Rutter's Gloria. No tickets or reservations are required.
HOLIDAY POPS WITH BLA FLECK AND THE FLECKTONES
Tickets are $20, $34, $49, $59 and $82.
Friday, November 28, 2008 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, November 29, 2008 at 8 p.m.
Matt Catingub, conductor
Critically-acclaimed Bla Fleck and the Flecktones bring their irresistible "blu-bop" mix of jazz and bluegrass to Holiday Pops. Hailed as a banjo virtuoso, Fleck is a powerfully creative force in bluegrass, jazz, pop, rock and world beat and will be premiering his brand new holiday album, "Jingle All the Way," with the Toyota Pops.
"PETER AND THE WOLF"
Tickets are $19, $26, $40, $52 and $70.
Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 8 p.m. and *Sunday, December 14, 2008 at 4 p.m.*
Andreas Delfs, conductor, and Jorge Garcia, narrator
Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf has undeniably captured the hearts of millions with its musical portrayal of a child's fairytale. Narrated by LOST's Jorge Garcia, "Peter" is the perfect holiday outing for friends, families and fans. Plus, Stravinsky's fairytale ballet score, Firebird, sparkles with bold orchestration and lyrical Russian folk songs. Then, enjoy Michael Giacchino's fun-filled and flavorful music for the film "Ratatouille."
*Editors, please note: Tickets for Sunday are extremely limited.
BEETHOVEN'S NINTH
Tickets are $20, $34, $49, $59, and $82.
Saturday, December 27 at 8 p.m. ONE NIGHT ONLY
Andreas Delfs, conductor
A musical celebration of peace and hope for the future, Beethoven's Ninth is considered to be one of the great cornerstones of music. The many enthusiasts of the work in Honolulu and around the world return year after year to be part of this live performance. To create a "Holiday Duet," purchase a Beethoven's Ninth ticket at regular price and add-on a second concert for only $10.
DAVE KOZ WITH THE TOYOTA POPS
Tickets are $20, $34, $49, $59 and $82.
Friday, January 16, 2009 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 8 p.m.
Matt Catingub, conductor
Celebrated jazz saxophonist Dave Koz returns to Honolulu for two romantic concerts featuring chart-topping songs, such Koz's moving rendition of "Over the Rainbow," which received a Grammy nomination for "Best Pop Instrumental Performance." Join the Pops for this celebration of the magic of music!
For more information, please contact the Honolulu Symphony Box Office at (808) 792-2000 or www.honolulusymphony.com.
The Halekulani MasterWorks series is made possible thanks to the generosity of our season sponsor, the Halekulani Corporation. The Honolulu Symphony also gratefully acknowledges the valued support of Servco Lexus.
The Honolulu Symphony Toyota Pops series is made possible thanks to the generosity of season sponsor,
Toyota Dealers of Hawaii.
These concerts are supported in part by the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts through appropriations from the Legislature of the State of Hawaii and by the National Endowment for the Arts.
The Honolulu Symphony also gratefully acknowledges the support of the City and County of Honolulu Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts.
