Ice cream and music under the stars.
A family fun event filled with music and ice cream! Kupu teams up with the Hawaii Chamber Music Festival (HCMF) to present "Sunday Sundaes" at Hawaii's newest waterfront Ho'okupu Center featuring music by Puccini, Saint Saens, and more.
Headlining this performance are Internationally-renowned violinist Stefan Jackiw, Concert Artist Guild Winner clarinetist Yoonah Kim, Brooklyn Rider's cellist Michael Nicolas, and 2021 Primrose Competition Prizewinner violist Keoni Bolding in collaboration with local professionals and other visiting artists. Audience members will be entertained by music followed by an ice cream reception under the stars. Mahalo to the Kahala Hotel & Resort, Masaki School of Music, Gordon Mechanical Hawaii, Mercedes Benz Hawaii, Treehouse Productions Hawaii, Stargazers of Hawaii, and other generous donors for making this collaboration possible.
This concert marks the return of HCMF since March 2020 and is part of the Ellen Masaki Ohana Series and Young Artist Program. Celebrating its fourth season, HCMF is one of Hawaii's premier arts organizations featuring world-class artists and presenting concerts with an emphasis on supporting Hawaii's talented youth.
About KUPU Hawaii
Established in 2007 as a Honolulu-based 501(c)3 non-profit, Kupu affirms the Hawaiian notion of “ma ka hana ka ʻike” or “in working one learns.” This approach has led to the creation of hundreds of internships and service-learning opportunities which blend vocational training and green leadership development to support more than 100 partner sites across Hawaiʻi and the Pacific region.Kupu, which means “to sprout” or “to grow” in Hawaiian, has a two-fold mission: to preserve the land while empowering youth. The organization provides hands-on training in conservation, sustainability, and environmental education for young adults, with the goal of fostering our next generation of environmental and cultural stewards. Kupu’s work has been likened to the role of the kupukupu fern, which is one of the first plants to cultivate the land after a lava flow. The fern not only serves as a foundational species for rebuilding a healthy, native ecosystem, but it also symbolizes a place where knowledge can grow.
About the Hawaii Chamber Music Festival (HCMF)
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.