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MEDIA RELEASE Orchestral conductor Philip Simmons has called the Big Island home since 2009. Inspired by Hawaii’s cultural diversity and natural beauty he is enjoying a growing international career, sharing “aloha spirit” and what he calls “musical malama” with communities in Hawaii and around the world. Simmons has performed in 20 countries. His travels are […]

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“Tropix,” featuring Brazilian violinist Manoela Wunder and Big Island guitarist Philip Simmons, performs two recitals this weekend in Hilo and on the Kohala Coast. On Saturday, November 5, 7PM, they debut in a free concert at the ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center. For reservations please call 808-969-9719. Sunday, November 6, 7PM, “Tropix” performs a benefit program at […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The Orchestra of the Hawaiian Islands presents the Sakura Ensemble at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 28 in Thelma Parker Memorial Public and School Library, Waimea. Admission is free. Sakura Ensemble members Jean Pierre Thoma, flute and Annu Shoko Shionoya, piano, will be joined by Philip Simmons on guitar. Together they will perform a […]

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MEDIA RELEASE After months of planning and outreach to the Big Island community, the Orchestra of the Hawaiian Islands had a successful debut concert Saturday, March 20 at the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai. More than 300 people were in attendance, and they were treated to an outstanding musical presentation featuring some of Hawaii’s leading artists. […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Tickets are on sale for the debut of the Orchestra of the Hawaiian Islands at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 20 at the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai. The concert will include light classical selections by Bach, Mozart, Tchaikovsky and the island sounds of Kohala with Grammy Award winning guitarist Charles Brotman. It will be […]

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