Early Hawaii Musicarly Music Hawaii is a nonprofit organization established to promote the performance and enjoyment of Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque music in our Islands, and to explore historical performance practices. We seek to encourage performers and audiences by 

publicizing concerts and workshops in Hawai'i and to provide a forum for groups and individuals interested in early music. Modest membership dues and voluntary contributions sustain these efforts and this website. When rare opportunities arise to bring leading international performers to the islands, additional sponsorships are welcome.

Events

Check the concert calendar. Send us your own concert plans; we will list them as appropriate.

Membership

Benefits include a 10% discount on all EMH sponsored events.
 
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A Vespers Quote

"If you did NOT attend the Monteverdi, you missed one of the most amazing musical events to take place in Hawaii since statehood!"

Connections

Links to leading early music sites in Hawai'i and elsewhere. Find early music programs on  Hawaii Public Radio.


Giovanni Gabrieli
c. 1554/1557 - August 12, 1612

 

From Victoria to Gabrieli in 2012

As music lovers around the world wind down their celebration of 400 years since the death of Spain's Tomás Luis de Victoria in 1611, we expect them to turn their enthusiasm toward the great Venetian composer, Giovanni Gabrieli, who died exactly one year later in August 1612. If you're thinking of visiting Venice, St. Mark's Cathedral will surely be marking the event in style.

In the Fall of 2012, EMH and the Lutheran Church of Honolulu plan to celebrate Gabrieli's 400th with a concert of his splendid multi-choral and instrumental music. Watch the website for details as they become available.

Ciaramella in Honolulu

On March 17, 2012, EMH will present Ciaramella, a leading American Renaissance Wind Ensemble, in a concert of the lively 16th century dance and entertainment music for which they have become famous. Come hear sackbutts, shawms, recorders and other original instruments play the music written for them.

Watch the Events page for more information.