We are deeply grateful to trumpet player JoAnn Lamolino, who has stepped down from Chamber Music Hawai‘i’s Honolulu Brass Quintet (HBQ) after nearly a decade of music-making and community service in Hawai‘i. During her time with HBQ and the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra, JoAnn brought exceptional artistry, generosity, and a deep commitment to sharing music with…
Galliard String Quartet begins a new chapter this season with violinist Yuseon Nam joining the ensemble. Yuseon succeeds longtime GSQ violinist Wu Hung, who officially retired at the close of the 2024–2025 season. Dr. Yuseon Nam has quickly made a positive impact on the musical community of Hawai’i since her arrival in the fall of…
We are delighted to announce that oboist Alex Hayashi has officially joined Chamber Music Hawaiʻi’s Spring Wind Quintet (SWQ) as its newest member. Known for his expressive artistry and commitment to chamber music, Alex brings a fresh voice to our resident wind ensemble as we head into an inspiring 2025–2026 season. Alex steps into the…