This Sunday: Kamuela Philharmonic to present ‘Greatness from Start to Finish’

The Kamuela Philharmonic will present its MasterWorks concert, “Greatness from Start to Finish,” on March 24 at 2 p.m. at Kahilu Theatre in Waimea.

Under the direction of artistic director and conductor Brian Dollinger, the Kamuela Philharmonic will showcase a musical journey featuring Franz Josef Haydn’s Symphony No. 1, Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8 and Jessie Montgomery’s 2024 Grammy Award-winning piece, “Rounds” for piano and string orchestra.

The concert promises an exceptional experience for classical music enthusiasts and beyond, according to the Kamuela Philharmonic.

Notably, the Philharmonic will welcome esteemed conductor and pianist Rei Hotoda as a guest artist, performing alongside the Philharmonic during Montgomery’s “Rounds” on piano.

“Hotoda is an active and critically acclaimed pianist and a force of nature, redefining the 21st-century concert experience with her boundless energy and visionary programming,” the Philharmonic said. “Her commitment to amplifying marginalized voices, advocating for arts education and blending contemporary compositions with timeless classics sets her apart as a true luminary in the classical music world.”

Ticket information for “Greatness from Start to Finish” can be found online at kamuelaphil.org or by calling the Kahilu Theatre Box Office at 808-885-6868 or visiting the box office in person at 67-1186 Lindsey Road in Kamuela on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m.