KAMUELA, HI–Sunday, September 25, 2022, at 2:00 PM, the Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra (KPO) will perform live at Kahilu Theatre for the first time in nearly two years with A Dynamic Return. The Philharmonic’s season-opening concert, conducted by KPO Artistic Director and Conductor Brian Dollinger, presents music by Beethoven and Mendelssohn and the Hawaiian premiere of a piece by American composer David Stern.
“Returning to the Kahilu Theatre stage to perform in front of our audience is something the Philharmonic has been looking forward to for a long time,” stated Dollinger. “Our audience shows so much appreciation and emotion for what they experience at our concerts—it’s always moving. Getting back to this energy and relationship will be very special.”
The works presented in A Dynamic Return exemplify the notion of the world around us moving forward during these trying times. Mendelssohn’s The Hebrides has many moments depicting rolling waves. Beethoven’s popular Symphony No. 7 is a whirlwind of motion as it weaves its way through each movement. Stern’s Rhapsody for Violin and Strings is a heartfelt and moving work for violin and string orchestra that will showcase KPO Concertmaster Ursula Vietze.
“There is such an amazing and vast collection of repertoire to choose from when I begin to program a concert; it is one of the most enjoyable parts of being a symphony orchestra conductor,” Dollinger added. “This concert features music that moves in your imagination; moves with driving rhythm; and moves your soul.
“I am pleased to premiere one of David Stern’s works for our audience. Mr. Stern is a music pedagogue and composer that I had the privilege of studying with during my Doctor of Arts studies at Ball State University,” he added. “I have found that his music connects with people deeply, and I enjoy promoting and performing his work. I believe our audience will respond very well to this piece, and this performance.”
HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS
In compliance with County and State Department of Health guidelines, Kahilu Theatre requires all visitors to wear masks while in the facility. Theatergoers are encouraged to wash their hands and use hand sanitizer regularly; sanitizing stations are in the lobby.
TICKETS
Tickets for A Dynamic Return are $65 / $35. They may be purchased 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, Kamuela, HI 96743, Tuesday–Friday, Noon to 5:00 PM.
SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS
Subscriptions are currently on sale. Season subscribers receive discounts on tickets and early access to reserve their preferred seats for every concert in the season.
VIP Subscribers that purchase seats in Section A receive the benefits listed above and $74 off tickets for the season, subscription priority for the next season, priority for tickets to all non-subscription KPOS events, and invitations to exclusive KPOS events.
Subscription packages are available online at kamuelaphil.org or by calling the Kahilu Theatre Box Office at (808) 885-6868 or visiting the Kahilu Theatre Box Office at 67-1186 Lindsey Road, Kamuela, HI 96743, Tuesday–Friday, Noon to 5:00 PM.
More information about season subscriptions is available at https://kamuelaphil.org/season-subscriptions-2022-23/.
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The Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra Society (KPOS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing live, high-quality orchestral music to audiences on Hawaii Island. KPOS celebrates and promotes the timeless beauty of classical music, as well as the rich cultural and musical traditions of the Hawaiian people. The Orchestra is a charitable organization described in Section 501(c)(3). Those who wish to contribute to this endeavor, either financially or in other ways, are encouraged to contact the KPOS through its website or at P.O. Box 2597, Kamuela, HI 96743.
