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About Us
 To promote the appreciation and advancement of classical music and musical theater- To offer a world-class music training and performance program in the inspirational setting of Hawaii, and
- To improve the education and elevate the spirit of all who participate, especially the local community
"It’s wonderful that the festival is geared toward developing the abundant talents of our island’s people, as well as showcasing internationally-recognized classical musicians. We hope that our young people will continue to learn from the great masters you bring to our Island of Hawai’I in succeeding years." -- Mayor Harry Kim, County of Hawaii
ADVISORY BOARD
- Henry Akina--Artistic Director, Hawaii Opera Theatre
- Dave Pettus--Founder, Hamakua Music Festival
- Marilyn Gilbert--Founder, Opera Santa Barbara
- Earl Fisher--President (Emeritus), Board of Directors, Idyllwild Arts
- Carolyne Kennedy--The Kennedy Group Public Relations
- Jeannine Altmeyer--Opera Star
- Gary Hickling--Founder, Lotte Lehmann Foundation
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The Hawai'i Performing Arts Festival is supported by County of Hawai'i Research and Development, the Hawai'i Tourism Authority, and the following concert sponsors: Sanders Piano, Big Island Honda, Blue Dragon Coastal Cuisine, Brian R. Cook Development, Capt. Zodiac Raft Trips, Carol and Clive Davis, Gemfire Designers, Stephen J. Herbert P.E., Huggo's, Kamuela Liquor Store, North Hawaii News, Rhoady Lee and Alan Gartenhaus, Dr. John Stover, Waimea Garden Cottage B&B, West Hawaii Today, Witcher Engineering LLP.
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The Hawaii Performing Arts Festival is a 501(c)3 tax exempt nonprofit educational and performance organization devoted to excellence in the art of classical music. The essence of the festival is the interaction of talented, motivated vocalists and instrumentalists with world-renowned artists/teachers for the purpose of studying and performing together in the exotic beauty that is Hawaii. The Festival produces a series of extraordinary concerts to entertain and educate the people of Hawaii.
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