Virtual: hear about the restoration of Queen Lili’oukalani’s pipe organ on Kauai

Manuel Rosales is an expert in the restoration of historic organs. He oversaw the recent transformation of the organ at All Saints Episcopal Church, the only pipe organ on Kaua’i and a gift from Queen Lili’oukalani in 1925. This exceptional instrument has been reimagined and refitted to include unique features such as both Hawaiian and English nomenclature, and Hawaiian sounds such as conch shell and ukulele. Tune in to learn more about the beauty and significance of this special instrument and about the artistry of organ restoration. This program is part of the Kauai Chorale Mele Masters Series, an online series of learning sessions and performances by professional musicians. All ages. Free. More info: https://www.kauaichorale.org/2021/02/the-kauai-chorale-announces-the-mele-masters-series/ and https://www.kauaichorale.org/