Noise cabinet
Launching its inaugural season in January 2026, Noise Cabinet is created for anyone willing to listen with openness and curiosity, and is a celebration of the present moment through music. Featuring several thoughtfully curated concerts, the series will explore a wide spectrum of sound, from solo works and chamber music to acoustic and electro-acoustic compositions.
Noise Cabinet is proud to partner with Capitol Modern: The Hawai’i State Art Museum, and is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.
The name Noise Cabinet takes its inspiration from 16th-century curiosity cabinets. The term originally referred to a room designated for collecting and showcasing rarities such as a shark’s tooth or a hawk’s claw, foreign plants or portraits. Curiosity cabinets were reflections of their curators; as a result, it was less important that they were scientifically true than being marked with a sense of the curious, marvelous, and mystical.
Upcoming Events:
January 17, 2026 at 2 pm at Capitol Modern
Featuring Anne Leilehua Lanzilotti & Gahlord Dewald
March 28, 2026 at 2 pm at Capitol Modern
Featuring Galliard String Quartet and Christopher Stark
Program 1:
Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2 pm
at Capitol Modern
Free Admission
featuring:
Anne Leilehua Lanzilotti
&
Gahlord Dewald
Program 2:
Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 2 pm
at Capitol Modern
Free Admission
featuring:
Galliard String Quartet
&
Christopher Stark
works by:
Kaija Saariaho
Caroline Shaw
Christopher Stark
Danish String Quartet
Other Projects
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People & Places
Presents the works of six composers, each inspired by a location that shaped their creation. From the trilling insects in the Thai countryside to the soulful landscapes of Iran and the serene shores of Hawaii, this program honors the deeply personal connection between place and music.
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Composer Collaborations
As a violinist passionate about new music, it is an incredible honor to commission, perform, and advocate for the work of living composers. Whether collaborating with students, emerging voices, or established artists, I find deep joy in the creative process and in bringing new works to life.
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48 Saint Stephen
48 Saint Stephen is an adventurous ensemble whose mission is to develop a sense of closeness between the old and new, and a timelessness that holds them together. The duo is deeply committed to works by living composers as well as masterpieces from the traditional canon, and they create concert experiences that connect repertoire from the likes of Bach, Mozart, and Prokofiev to today’s most experimental music.
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East | West
In East | West, violinist Clara Kim and geomungo artist Iksoo Heo come together in a unique musical collaboration that explores cultural exchange, artistic discovery, and - at its core - a shared humanity. This program is both a reflection and a celebration of Eastern and Western musical traditions, offering works that honor the past while embracing new, boundary-crossing creations.
