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HONOLULU - SYMPHONY
 
Honolulu Symphony
650 Iwilei Road, Suite 202
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 524-0815
 

Today, the Honolulu Symphony has begun its second century of bringing great music to the Hawaiian Islands.  Founded in 1900, the Honolulu Symphony claims the distinction of being the oldest American orchestra west of the Rocky Mountains!

The Honolulu Symphony has undergone a series of transformations over the course of its first century, responding to the challenges and opportunities of the times. It has endured two World Wars, the Great Depression, financial crises, and changing musical and cultural fashions.  The orchestra of professional musicians that performs today on the stage of the Blaisdell Center Concert Hall may bear little resemblance to the first group of amateur musicians which met in a clubhouse on the slopes of Punchbowl nearly 104 years ago. However, one thing remains constant, the mission of the Honolulu Symphony is to enhance the quality of life of the people of Hawaii by sustaining a symphony orchestra of the highest artistic quality.

Throughout its one hundred years, the Symphony has established a legacy as one of Hawaii's great cultural, educational and entertainment resources.  The dedicated and multi-talented musicians of the orchestra add immeasurably to the quality of life in our community, not only through the pleasure they inspire with their concerts, but also outside the Concert Hall – by enriching the entire cultural life of our community.

In April 1996, Hong Kong born conductor Samuel Wong was appointed Music Director.  His appointment marked the dramatic revitalization of the orchestra and its artistic development.  Wong was the unanimous choice of audiences, critics, musicians and board members alike.  His earlier guest conducting engagements with the orchestra sparked praise for his “passion for music” and he was noted for his “smashing debut” as record audiences filled the Blaisdell Center Concert Hall.  One of the most exciting conductors of his generation, Samuel Wong has collaborated with the New York Philharmonic since 1990 resulting in over thirty performances of subscription and summer concerts with that orchestra.

Maestro Wong's guest engagements include performances with the orchestras of Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary, Oregon, Tokyo (Japan Philharmonic), Hong Kong, Singapore, San Antonio, the Asian Youth Orchestra and many others.

In August of 1997, the Honolulu Symphony performed on the mainland at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.  “The Honolulu Symphony, conducted by Samuel Wong, had the sound of a solid musical organization... the ensemble played with a brisk, attractive personality of its own,” noted the Los Angeles Times.

The Honolulu Symphony is an organization deeply committed to exploring the challenges of cultural diversity in a community that has rapidly become a crossroads for the world.  A deepening of its ties to Asia, expanding its performances to the mainland and its commitment to educational outreach mark the Honolulu Symphony as an organization dedicated to artistic excellence, community service and cultural leadership in the new millennium.