On Monday, June 17, join us at the Lutheran Church of Honolulu for an evening of early music featuring Vitali, Handel, and Bach! A portion of the proceeds will go towards the Lutheran Church of Honolulu's First Monday Chamber Music Fund.

Concert Program

Tomaso Antonio Vitali (1663–1745)
Chaconne in G Minor

Shintaro Taneda, violin
Shiqi Xu, organ

George Frideric Handel (1685–1759)
Violin Sonata in F Major, HWV 370
Adagio
Allegro
Largo
Allegro

Erin Nishi violin
Shiqi Xu harpsichord

Johan Halvorsen (1864–1935)
Passacaglia for Two Violins from Handel’s Suite No. 7 in G Minor

Erin Nishi, violin
Shintaro Taneda, violin

- Intermission -

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)
Keyboard Concerto in D Minor, BWV 1052
Allegro
Adagio
Allegro

Sean Kennard, piano
Moni Simeonov, violin
Shintaro Taneda, violin
Erin Nishi, viola
Joshua Nakazawa, cello
Chris Yick, bass

Founded in 2018, the Hawaii Chamber Music Festival (HCMF) is devoted to using the significance of music. World-class artistry collaborating with talented students creates unforgettable memories and relationships. HCMF is dedicated to lifting the hearts and talents of Hawaii’s incredible youth musicians through positive mentorship and musicianship. With partnerships in our local ‘ohana, HCMF is especially committed to making a positive impact on our community while exposing our musicians to the aloha spirit that is vibrant in our islands. We have featured over 40 artists, 16 concerts, and 6 masterclasses. In 2021, we launched our tuition-free Young Artist Program which has now supported over 50 local students, and in 2023, violinist Stefan Jackiw joined us as our Artistic Director.

"Bach" to Baroque

By Hawaiʻi Chamber Music Festival

"Bach" to Baroque

Vitali. Handel. Bach.