Lei Day embodies the spirit of aloha, with each lei representing the heartfelt connection between giver and receiver. The creation of a lei—through the gathering of materials, preparation, and weaving—is infused with the mana, or spirit, of its maker. Join us for this concert, the culmination of a weekend of cultural events! The concert features Abe Lagrimas, Jr., on the ʻukulele and Shawn Conley on the bass.
All are welcome to gather for pūpū and conversation in the Hörmann Courtyard at 6:15 pm. First Mondays Concerts are free, with a suggested donation of $20.
Mahalo to the LCH ‘ohana for your continued support. This month’s calabash offerings will benefit the East-West Center.
If you wish to make a donation to benefit this month’s non-profit, please go to this page.
Enter a sound world poised between light and shadows in this rich chamber music program featuring Antonín Dvořák’s Terzetto and Johannes Brahms’s Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 34. Performed by an ensemble of distinguished local artists, including Helen Liu and Michelle Kim (violins), Alex Peña (viola), Sung Chan Chang (cello), and Jonathon Korth (piano), this concert explores the expressive breadth of the Romantic chamber tradition, from lyrical delicacy to dramatic intensity.
Get to know local favorites Leslie Goldman (soprano), Sarah Lambert Connelly (mezzo-soprano), and Sadee Xu (piano) as they share music that shaped their artistic journeys. Featuring solos and duets by Monteverdi, Mozart, Schubert, Massenet, Puccini, and more!
Join the LCH Choir as they sing their favorite hymns from every season of the church year. Audience participation encouraged as we raise our voices in song. The concert culminates in Johann Sebastian Bach’s wonderful setting of “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty,” Cantata No. 137, with orchestra and soloists.
Bringing Vivaldi’s Venice to life, Phil Gottling (recorder) and Julia Richter (flute) groove with the fire and flair of Vivaldi’s recorder concerti. Joined by Michelle Kim and Rachel Saul Schifino (violins), Youn Joo Lee (oboe), Tommy Morrison (bassoon), Sung Chan Chang (cello), and Ju-Hua Wei (harpsichord), they deliver the virtuosic and elegant music of the Red Priest.
Join us on the eve of the Lutheran Church of Honolulu’s 125th anniversary! The Royal Hawaiian Band will kick off our celebration, honoring Bandmaster Henry Berger (1871–1915), who was also the first organist and a charter member of LCH.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music at our upcoming jazz concert! On Sunday, August 17, don’t miss ʻUkulele Around the World, a global musical adventure led by Cynthia Lin on ʻukulele and vocals, Abe Lagrimas, Jr. on ʻukulele, and Shawn Conley on bass. This unique concert will showcase songs in a variety of languages, highlighting the ʻukulele’s versatility and charm across cultures.
Beckerath organs are renowned for their craftsmanship and historical significance. The Beckerath company, founded by Rudolf von Beckerath in Hamburg, Germany, has been creating exquisite pipe organs for over 75 years, influencing both the soundscape of sacred and secular spaces and the evolution of organ building. Hans Erbslöh and the Beckerath Organ Company continue to innovate while respecting traditional organ-building techniques. This future-oriented perspective might include the integration of new technologies, expanding the musical repertoire of their instruments, and maintaining their commitment to quality and artistic excellence. Whether through restoring historic organs or designing new ones, the Beckerath Organ Company remains a beacon of musical craftsmanship, resonating well into the future.