Matthew Bow, who performed the Boccherini Concerto with the Honolulu Symphony in 2002 and now studies at Stanford University, plays for Cellist Parry Karp during Festival '99. Master classes are just one of the many educational events the Festival offers.

Honolulu Symphony violinist Sheryl Shohet played piano for her own student in the violin master class during Festival '99. Daniel Foster works with the student on left-hand position.

Festival in Review: Get highlights and see photos from past festivals.

Red-Hot Lava Chamber Music Festival 2008 presents educational events and classical chamber music concerts in Honolulu. The Festival operates through Live Music Awareness, a non-profit organization whose mission is "to provide and promote educational, cultural and artistic experiences concerning live music and musical performances, and to provide music education and appreciation" in Hawaii's community. Thanks to our supporters, past festivals were well-received in the community, and the Festival is now in its fifth run.

Five outstanding artists from the mainland join a Honolulu Symphony musician to form the Red-Hot Lava Chamber Ensemble:

• Eastern Michigan University Professor Daniel L. Foster, violin
• University of Wisconsin Professor Parry Karp, cello
• University of Wisconsin Professor Emeritus Howard Karp, piano
• Chamber music artist Katrin Talbot, viola
• Chamber music artist Frances Karp, piano
• Second and E-flat Clarinetist of the Honolulu Symphony, Norman F. Foster

These musicians are all highly trained and experienced as private music instructors, chamber music coaches, and international performers.

Festival at a Glance

The Festival features a variety of events, including:

• Public Performances - Chamber Music Concerts (Atherton Performing Arts Studio; Honolulu Academy of Arts Doris Duke Theatre)
  Events for Students - The Festival provides a wide variety of learning opportunities, including:
  • Educational Master Classes (Violin, Cello, Piano, Horn)
  • String Workshops at schools
  • Chamber Music Coaching
• Other Events - Other events include:
  • Workshop for Chamber Music Coaches
  • Soiree for Students to play side-by-side with professionals
  • Open Rehearsal / Educational Discussion