From the Suzuki method to the world stage, this classical-jazz violinist shows he’s all heart “Dr. Suzuki’s main idea was that if we put violins in the hands of young children instead of guns, maybe then we can have world peace.” Classical violinist Duane Padilla wouldn’t be where he is today without the discovery of a Japanese musician-turned-educator who […]
IMPORTANT NEWS: MPTF in Action Established in 1948 through a landmark collective bargaining agreement between the American Federation of Musicians and major recording companies, the Musicians’ Performance Trust Fund annually presents thousands of admission-free musical events to the community. Usually requiring a 50 percent matching contribution from a sponsor, during the pandemic, MPTF has funded, […]
Of Note Coming Up for Chamber Music Hawaii: The Tresemble January 22 with pianist Joyce Yang, Doris Duke Theater February 12 (Doris Duke) and February 19 (Paliku Theater) with guitarist Ian O’Sullivan March 2 with the UH Manoa Chamber Singers, Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa The Honolulu Brass Quintet Bach and the Renaissance April 9 […]