Charles Yang

Mei-Ann Chen

Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Hawaii Theatre as we present the Philip Glass Violin Concerto, featuring the extraordinary talents of violin virtuoso Charles Yang. This event is part of the Halekulani Masterworks series and is scheduled for Sunday, April 16, 2023, from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM at 1130 Bethel Street, Honolulu, HI, 96813, United States.

Charles Yang, celebrated for his rock star charisma and a member of the acclaimed crossover trio Time for Three, has collaborated with renowned artists such as Jon Batiste and Jake Shimbakuro. For this concert, he will be performing the First Violin Concerto by the pioneering American composer Philip Glass, a piece that has been hailed by Classic FM as the best concerto of the last 50 years. The concert will also feature Mei-Ann Chen as the conductor, ensuring an evening of mesmerizing music.

The program for the evening includes:
- Huang, An-Lun: Saibei Dance from Ste. No. 2
- Glass, Philip: Violin Concerto No. 1
- Stravinsky, Igor: Symphonies of Wind Instruments
- Schoenberg, Arnold: Verklärte Nacht

To enhance your concert experience, join us at 3:00 PM for a 30-minute pre-concert talk that will provide deeper insights into the pieces being performed.

For the safety of our audiences, masks are encouraged, and contact points will be minimized throughout the venue.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness a masterful blend of classical music and contemporary performance. Buy your tickets now and be part of a musical journey that promises to be both inspiring and unforgettable.