Lam has worked with orchestras and opera companies all over the world. Upcoming seasons include performances with the Hawai’i Symphony Orchestra, Opera Australia, and Scottish Opera
Upcoming
Nicolai, Merry Wives of Windsor overture
Prokofiev, Violin Concerto No. 2
Prokofiev, Romeo and Juliette selections
Stella Chen, violin
Music & Artistic Director Dane Lam and your Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra return to the heart of Kailua for a free concert perfect for the family. Enjoy summertime symphonic hits from the stage and screen, and winners of the Nā Hōkū ʻŌpio Young Stars Competition! This free event is brought to you in part by the generosity of Alexander & Baldwin.
Embark on a symphnic journey into the captivating world of Oscar® and Grammy® Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer. Your Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra bring to life the stirring music from iconic blockbuster soundtracks, including Inception, Interstellar, The Dark Knight Trilogy, Gladiator, The Last Samurai, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Lion King, and more! Conducted by Music and Artistic Director Dane Lam, with narration by HSO Composer in Residence Michael-Thomas Foumai.
A Collaboration between Hawaiʻi Youth Symphony’s Pacific Music Institute and the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra:
Side-by-Side programs are joint initiatives of professional orchestras and youth orchestras; a chance for aspiring young musicians to play in the “major leagues” for a night or two. Students and pros become stand partners and sit side-by-side.
As Kapena celebrates its remarkable 40-year journey, the band continues to entertain and inspire fans with their incredible talent and passion for music. Whether you enjoy drama, comedy, or romance, Kapena's music transcends boundaries, uniting people through the universal language of music. So sit back, relax, and let Kapena and the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra take you on a musical journey that will leave you wanting more.
Tchaikovsky, “Waltz” from Sleeping Beauty
Tchaikovsky, “Waltz of the Flowers” from The Nutcracker
Tchaikovsky, “Trépak” from The Nutcracker
Tchaikovsky, Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35
Tchaikovsky, Francesca da Rimini: Symphonic Fantasy after Dante, Op. 32
Tchaikovsky, The Year 1812, Solemn Overture, Op. 49
Timothy Chooi, violin
José Luis Castro, director
Alessandra Panzavolta, revival director
Xi'an Symphony Orchestra
Markus Werba, Figaro
Benedetta Torre, Susanna
Alessandro Luongo, il Conte
Maria Mudryak, la Contessa
Miriam Albano, Cherubino
Guan Zhijing, Bartolo
Wang Jing, Marcellina
Kou Jing, Basilio
Shuang Zou, director
Dan Potra, designer
Nicholas Jones, Tamino
Sofia Troncoso, Pamina
David Greco, Papageno
a co-production between:
State Opera South Australia, Opera Hong Kong, Beijing Music Festival, China National Opera House
Get ready for an extraordinary journey to the Ancient Roman Empire with Beyond the Music! Join Music and Artistic Director Dane Lam and your Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra as they perform excerpts from Respighi’s symphonic tone poem, Pines of Rome. Enhanced by narration and storytelling, HSO Susan Kosasa Composer in Residence Michael-Thomas Foumai will take you on a mesmerizing journey through Respighi's Rome—from the haunting echoes of Gregorian chant in the catacombs to the formidable might of the Roman legion. Perfect for the family, a Saturday morning adventure awaits! The concert will last approximately one hour.
R. Strauss, Don Quixote
Zhao, Jiping: Concerto for Pipa
Respighi: Pines of Rome
Mark Butin, viola
Mark Votapek, cello
Wu Man, pipa
*NEW PRODUCTION*
Rodula Gaitanou, director
takis, designer
Siobhan Stagg, Juliette
Kyle Steggal, Roméo
Morgan Pearse, Mercutio
Adelaide Symphony Orchestra
a co-production between State Opera South Australia, Irish National Opera, West Australian Opera
Whitehead, Gillian Karawe, Tūranganui
Brahms, Violin Concerto
Elgar, Enigma Variations
Jinjoo Cho, violin
Iestyn Davies, Orfeo
Samantha Clarke, Euridice/Amore
CIRCA Ensemble
Opera Australia Chorus
Yaron Lifschitz, director
The Hapa Holiday Extravaganza is back to celebrate the holidays in true island style! This HapaSymphony tradition embraces the spirit of the season with performances by Natalie Ai Kamauʻu, sing-alongs, seasonal favorites, and special guest appearances. Under the direction of Music and Artistic Director Dane Lam, bring the whole family for a memorable symphonic holiday night!
Mozart, Oboe Concerto
Mahler, Symphony No. 9
Gustav Highstein, oboe
Messiaen, Les offrandes oubliées
Womack, Black Dragon 검은용 (symphony orchestra world premiére)
Brahms,Symphony No. 4
Yoon Jeong Heo, geomungo
Keauhou is set to captivate audiences once again at the HapaSymphony series with an unforgettable evening of traditional Hawaiian music. This acclaimed ensemble, featuring the talented Jonah Kahanuola Solatorio alongside brothers Nicholas Kealiʻi Lum and Zachary Alakaʻi Lum, boasts multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano awards and is renowned for their deep respect for Hawaiian music’s rich heritage. Don’t miss the chance to experience the powerful fusion of beloved classics and original compositions with the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra and Music and Artistic Director Dane Lam.
A lunar new year finale! Music and Artistic Director Dane Lam leads your Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra with an all-star program of seasonal favorites.
Cho-Liang Lin, violin
Sophia Liu, piano
Mendelssohn/Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream
in collaboration with Manoa Valley Theatre
Foumai, Lady Dark
Tchaikovsky, Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture*
Tchaikovsky, Piano Concerto No. 1
George Li, piano
*Ballet Hawaii
Sir Thomas Allen, director
Simon Higlett, designer
Past performances