Tuesday, May 12, 2:00 – 6:00 pm at Grove Farm Homesteads and Museum, Nawiliwili Road, Lihu’e
2:00 – 4:00 Talk by Luna Pearl Woolf, Composer
Composer Luna Pearl Woolf has been commissioned by the Washington National Opera to write a one-hour opera on Queen Lili’uokalani and the fall of the Hawaiian Monarchy. Luna discusses her work and the opera-in-progress, which is slated to be produced in January 2016 at the Kennedy Center in DC, as well as the possibility of bringing the opera to the islands in 2017, the 100-year anniversary of Lili’uokalani’s death. A Q&A with the composer will follow.
Donations at door for the talk and afternoon tea
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4:00 – 6:00 “All about Bach, an intimate afternoon with cellist Matt Haimovitz”
The master cellist will play and talk about Bach and his relationship to the 6 Suites for solo cello composed over 35 years, and how his interpretations have evolved over the years. Q&A with the artist will follow the lecture demonstration.
Registration required for Lecture Demonstration: email giac05@icloud.com
Space is limited; registration fee $25 per participant.
Contact: giac05@icloud.com; (808) 245-2733
Thursday, May 14, 7:00 – 9:00 pm at the Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Lihu’e
Cellist Matt Haimovitz in Concert
Fifteen years after his first, path-breaking recording and tour of Bach’s six solo cello suites, cellist Matt Haimovitz renews his lifelong exploration of these beloved works with a forthcoming recording on baroque cello and cello piccolo. Haimovitz will perform two Suites of Bach, each one preceded by a work of the iconic living composersPhilip Glass and John Corigliano.
In 2000, with the recording that launched the artist’s own Oxingale Records, Haimovitz embarked on an extensive tour of North America, taking J.S. Bach’s Six Suites for Solo Cello out of the concert hall and into music clubs and coffeehouses. Matt Haimovitz is considered a pioneer in bringing classical chamber music back to intimate, alternative spaces.
Haimovitz’s personal interpretations of the suites were received with great acclaim, culminating in a historic performance at New York’s infamous punk palace, CBGB, filmed by ABC News for Nightline.
Tickets: $25 advance/$30 at door/$10 for students
Outlets: Kauai Music & Sound; Scotty’s Music; Island Soap & Candleworks: Kalaheo Coffee & Cafe
Contact: giac05@icloud.com (808) 245-2733
Friday, May 15, 7:30 – 8:30 pm at Hanapepe Storybook Theatre Sparky Matsunaga Peace Garden
Flash Concert by Cellist Matt Haimovitz
A pioneer in bringing classical chamber music back to intimate, alternative spaces, Haimovitz will present an informal and impromptu concert in the charming Sparky Matsunaga Peace Garden at the Hanapepe Storybook Theatre on Hanapepe Art Night.
Composer Luna Pearl Woolf will speak briefly about her current work commissioned by the Washington National Opera on an opera about Queen Lili’uokalani and the fall of the Hawaiian Monarchy.
Donation at the Door
Contact: giac05@icloud.com (
Monday, May 18, 6:30 pm at Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School Band Room
Matt Haimovitz “Performance Lecture”; Luna Pearl Woolf on “Composition”
An interactive event for music students and their teachers gifted by Matt and Luna
Contact Sarah Tochiki at (808) 387-6772 or sarah_tochiki@
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