Hawaiʻi Chamber Music Festival presents its seventh season
Cultural Celebrations
June 14–22, 2025
Honoring the vibrant tapestry of traditions, HCMF unites communities through music in this year’s Ellen Masaki Ohana Series.
Opening Night
Junction Trio
Saturday, June 14
2025 Kahala Signature Artists
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Junction Trio
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Sung Chan Chang
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Nicholas Cords
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Stefan Jackiw
Artistic Director
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Sean Kennard
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Yoonah Kim
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Yuseon Nam
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Michael Nicolas
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Erin Nishi
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Moni Simeonov
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Tommy Yee
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Chris Yick
Kaimana Quartet
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Cuna Kim
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Qicong Ma
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Julia Chen
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Daniela Gonzales Siu
Join us at our Gala
A Sparkling Soirée
featuring Guest Artist Matt Catingub
Friday, June 20, 6:00 PM
Festival Program
Aloha Junction Trio!
Join us for a thrilling opening night as the Junction Trio makes its highly anticipated Hawaiʻi debut!
Kaimana Quartet & Friends
HCMF is excited to debut Kaimana Beach Hotel’s newest venue with an intimate salon-style concert on the breathtaking Gold Coast!
An American in Paris
Take a musical stroll through the streets of Paris as HCMF returns to the Lutheran Church of Honolulu.
2025 Gala: A Sparkling Soirée
Join us for an evening of music, celebration, and philanthropy at the Hawaiʻi Chamber Music Festival Gala 2025. Held at the stunning Kahala Hotel & Resort, this year’s gala commemorates the fifth anniversary of HCMF’s Young Artist Program, the premier tuition-free chamber music institute on the islands.
Memorable Melodies
This enchanting program includes one of opera’s most beloved works transformed into an intimate chamber gem, and a radiant masterpiece filled with joy, elegance, and a melody treasured by audiences around the world.
Music & Mimosas
We thank our dedicated patrons and supporters for making an amazing season in this invitation-only morning event.
Dynamic Duos
The festival finale brings a night of thrilling collaborations with rising talent and seasons artists, and featuring Zippy’s Young Artist Orchestra.
2025 Community Masterclass Series
At the heart of the Hawai‘i Chamber Music Festival is a belief in music as a shared experience—one that connects, inspires, and uplifts. This year, we’re proud to launch the Community Masterclass Series, offering the public a chance to witness the artistic process up close. These free, open sessions invite audiences to observe world-class artists mentor gifted young musicians, revealing the depth of listening, collaboration, and creativity at the core of chamber music.
Moni Simeonov
Friday, June 13, 5:30 p.m.
Mae Orvis Auditorium
Conrad Tao
Monday, June 16, 12 p.m.
The Kahala Hotel & Resort, Veranda
Jay Campbell
Monday, June 16, 2 p.m.
The Kahala Hotel & Resort, Veranda
Sean Kennard
Tuesday, June 17, 12:30 p.m.
Mae Orvis Auditorium
Michael Nicolas
Thursday, June 19, 2 p.m.
Masaki School of Music
Nicholas Cords
Thursday, June 19, 4 p.m.
Masaki School of Music
Stefan Jackiw
Friday, June 20, 12:30 p.m.
The Kahala Hotel & Resort, Veranda
