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

 

Renaissance Tunes and Dances

On Thursday, March 15, on the Big Island, and Saturday, March 17, in Honolulu, EMH will present Ciaramella, a leading American Renaissance Wind Ensemble, in a concert of the lively dance and entertainment music for which they have become famous. Come hear shawms, sackbuts, recorders and other early instruments play the music originally composed for them.

From Victoria to Gabrieli in 2012

As music lovers around the world wind down their celebration of Spain's Tomás Luis de Victoria in 1611, they turn their enthusiasm toward the great Venetian composer, Giovanni Gabrieli, who died August 1612.

In the Fall of 2012, EMH  also plans to celebrate Gabrieli's 400th with a concert of his splendid multi-choral and instrumental music.

Go to the Events page for more information.