Michael-Thomas Foumai

Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra

Experience the enchantment of "Olympic Summer Romance" with the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra (HSO) on Thursday, August 8, 2024, from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM at the iconic Waikiki Shell. This unique concert event celebrates the intersection of love and sports, perfectly timed with the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. Immerse yourself in a starlit summer evening filled with the anthems of music and sports legends, including Elvis Presley, Lady Gaga, the Beatles, and more, alongside iconic soundtrack hits from the Olympics, the NFL, Chariots of Fire, Rocky, and other classics.

Under the baton of conductor Michael-Thomas Foumai, the HSO will perform a thrilling program featuring John Williams' "Olympic Fanfare and Theme," Vangelis' "Chariots of Fire" arranged by Henry Mancini, James Horner's "Music from Apollo 13" arranged by John Moss, Bill Conti's "Going the Distance" from Rocky, and a special "Portrait of the Beatles" arranged by Henry Mancini. This concert promises an evening of exhilarating music that celebrates the spirit of competition and romance.

Tickets for this unforgettable experience are available at the Blaisdell Box Office through Ticketmaster. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call the Blaisdell Box Office at 808-768-5252, or visit the box office located at 777 Ward Avenue. Don't miss your chance to be part of this one-of-a-kind musical tribute to the kings and queens of music and sports. Get your tickets now and let the games of love and melody begin!