On Wednesday, June 19, join us for 'Romantic Origins' at the University of Hawaii: Orvis Auditorium! Led by Artistic Director Stefan Jackiw, the evening will be a collaboration with the Kaimana String Quartet (San Francisco Conservatory of Music), local violinist Erin Nishi, and guest artists Yoonah Kim, Jordan Bak, Michael Nicolas, and Sean Kennard. A portion of the proceeds from this concert will benefit the Ellen Masak UH Music Scholarship Fund.

Concert Program
Johannes Brahms (1833–1897)
F-A-E Sonata
III. Allegro

Erin Nishi, violin
Shiqi Xu, piano

Robert Schumann (1663–1745)
Märchenerzählungen (“Fairy Tales”), Opus 132
I. Lebhaft, nicht zu schnell
III. Ruhiges Tempo, mit zartem Ausdruck
IV. Lebhaft, sehr markiert

Yoonah Kim, clarinet
Jordan Bak viola
Sean Kennard, piano

Robert Schumann (1663-1745)
Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, Opus 44
Allegro brillante
In modo d’una marcia: Un poco largamente
Scherzo: Molto vivace
Allegro ma non troppo

Kaimana Quartet (San Francisco Conservatory of Music)
Sean Kennard, piano

- Intermission -

Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Opus 25
Allegro
Intermezzo: Allegro ma non troppo
Andante con moto
Rondo alla Zingarese: Presto

Stefan Jackiw, violin
Jordan Bak, viola
Michael Nicolas, cello
Sean Kennard, 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 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.

Romantic Origins

By Hawaiʻi Chamber Music Festival

Romantic Origins