“The Hawaii Symphony Orchestra and Musicians Association of Hawaii just signed a two-year agreement that will go until June 30, 2016,” writes Matt Tuohy in Monday’s (7/14) Pacific Business News (Honolulu). “The agreement covers 84 musicians, three of whom have been performing in Honolulu for about 40 years, and an additional two weeks each year for diverse programming and outreach. ‘The musicians have been extremely helpful and flexible during our first two seasons,’ HSO director Jonathan Parrish, said in a statement. ‘With the news that we are projecting to close the books this season with a balanced budget, and the soon-to-be announced third season, we hope this agreement demonstrates that the HSO is committed to building a sustainable organization and bringing the very best artists and symphonic performances to the state.’ The 2014-15 season starts on Sept. 13 with the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Neil S. Blaisdell Concert Hall.”
Posted July 15, 2014
Pictured: Naoto Otomo leads the Hawaii Symphony in a concert featuring koto soloist Yumi Kurosawa, May 2014
