Hawaii News Now — Since 2018, the Hawaiʻi Chamber Music Festival (HCMF) has presented some of the finest classical chamber music concerts with world-renowned artists in of Hawaiʻi. 2025 marks the 5th year anniversary of the tuition-free Young Artist Program.

Hawaiʻi Public Radio — Hawaiʻi Chamber Music Festival president Chris Yick joined Classical Pacific to preview the festival’s seventh season. This year’s theme, Cultural Celebrations, brings communities together through music as part of the Ellen Masaki ʻOhana Series. The nine-day festival opens June 14 with the Junction Trio, preceded by a Q&A at 6 p.m. with Classical Pacific host Sharene Taba.

HILuxury — Hawai‘i Chamber Music Festival is redefining classical music education in Hawai‘i.

Hawaiʻi Public Radio — Virtuoso violinist Yxing Guo of Honolulu graduated last week from the Colburn Music Academy, where she attended the pre-college program during her junior and senior years of high school. This fall, she will return to attend the Colburn Conservatory of Music. A From the Top alum, Guo credits her family, teachers Iggy Jang, Dr. Nikki Ebisu, and Martin Beaver, as well as the supportive communities of the Colburn School, Hawaiʻi Youth Symphony, and the Hawaiʻi Chamber Music Festival Young Artist Program.

San Francisco Conservatory of Music — The student experience includes educational and mentoring opportunities, side-by-side performances with artists like Stefan Jackiw, and of course, a week in Honolulu in June.

Hawaiʻi Public Radio — Born and raised in Hawaiʻi, Chris Yick, the founder and President of the Hawaiʻi Chamber Music Festival has offered a tuition-free music festival experience to local students since 2018. This year, the Hawaiʻi Chamber Music Festival opens enrollment to string players and pianists. Creative programming and community partnerships make this year's festival, titled “Cultural Celebrations,” a must-see.

HI Now — Alaska Airlines supports music in the community through the Hawaiʻi Chamber Music Festival.

San Francisco Conservatory of Music — For the second year in a row, a group of SFCM students are headed to Honolulu for the Festival, now under the artistic direction of renowned violinist Stefan Jackiw.

San Francisco Conservatory of Music — Four SFCM students served as quartet-in-residence for the Hawaii Chamber Music Festival and worked with local music students.

Hawaii News Now — The Kahala Hotel and Resort is presenting concert events in the Ellen Masaki ‘Ohana Series celebrating Global Expressions with local collaborations to commemorate World Music Day and the 70th anniversary of the Masaki School of Music.