Looking for an exciting evening?
Join HCMF as we team up with HUGS Hawaii to present An Evening in Paris, in collaboration with Tiny Pyramid Hawaii!
Enjoy a four-course dinner for two! Alcohol is BYOB

Concert Program
Havanaise…………………………………………………Camille Saint-Saëns
Cello Sonata, L. 135……………………………….………….Claude Debussy
Remaining French Selections for Voice & Piano are to be announced from the stage

Performing Artists
Jonathan Korth, piano
Charissa Leung, violin
Michael Nicolas, cello
Natalia Santaliz, soprano
Colin Ramsey, bass-baritone
Christina Pezzarosi, mezzo soprano
Shiqi Xu, piano

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 positively impacting our community while exposing our musicians to the vibrant aloha spirit in our islands. We have featured over 40 artists, 16 concerts, and 6 masterclasses.

HUGS was founded in 1982 by a small group of volunteers at Unity Church on Oahu who recognized the many challenges and stressors that families with seriously ill children face. They noticed families who were constantly challenged financially, spiritually, emotionally, and by many other issues related to their child's condition. They felt families shouldn't have to go through this journey alone.

They envisioned an organization that would provide support, compassion and aloha to these families. Initially called the "Center," it was renamed the Young People's Support Center before becoming officially known as HUGS (Help, Understanding & Group Support) in 1989. A family came up with the acronym, HUGS, while receiving support for their son, who had a cancerous tumor. "When your child is diagnosed with having a terminal illness, sometimes the only thing even a doctor can do is give you a hug," said Pleaman Shaver. "There are days when I wake up wanting nothing more or less than a big hug. It says so much -- I care, I hurt with you, hang in there."

Over the years, HUGS has grown to meet the emotional and financial needs of more families from across the state, helping them cope with the effects of a childhood illness. HUGS serves Hawaii children, ages birth to 21 years, who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness that ranges from cancer, cardiac issues, and liver and kidney ailments, to chromosomal defects.

An Evening in Paris

By Hawaiʻi Chamber Music Festival

An Evening in Paris