Jennifer Koh

Dane Lam

Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra

Experience the enchanting beginning of a new era with "The Dawn of Dane" at the Hawaii Theatre. This mesmerizing event, scheduled for Sunday, October 8, 2023, from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM, marks the debut of Music Director Dane Lam with the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra. The concert promises a night filled with magical symphonic tales, featuring GRAMMY award-winning violinist Jennifer Koh.

Set in the historic Hawaii Theatre, located at 1130 Bethel Street, Honolulu, this event is a cornerstone of the 23-24 Halekulani Masterworks season. The evening's program is a journey through ritual, enchantment, and legend, highlighted by the Hawaiʻi premiere of Missy Mazzoli’s Violin Concerto "Procession." The concert will also unveil the world premiere of Michael-Thomas Foumai’s "Children of Gods," a captivating piece featuring poetry narrated by Hawaiʻi Poet Laureate Brandy Nālani McDougall. The night will conclude with the timeless tale of Scheherazade by Rimsky-Korsakov, promising an unforgettable experience of storytelling through music.

The event also emphasizes safety for all attendees, encouraging the use of masks and ensuring minimal contact points throughout the venue.

Tickets for this spellbinding opening concert are available online or through the HSO Box Office. For those interested in becoming part of this historic moment in Hawaiʻi's musical journey, additional information can be obtained by calling the HSO Box Office at 808 380-7720, available Tuesday through Friday, from 10 am to 2 pm.

Don't miss the opportunity to be part of "The Dawn of Dane," a night where music, legend, and the spirit of Hawaiʻi come together in a symphonic celebration.