We are very proud to launch the Jace Saplan Indigenous Composer Series with two Hawaiian pieces, of which Mahalo Piha - a medley of The Queen's Jubilee and Aloha 'Oe - is the second. The music was composed by Queen Lili'uokalani, and the text is in Hawaiian (with the exception of a single poignant English phrase, one fond embrace, until we meet again). This is a lovely concert closer. The first piece in the series is Akahi Ho'i - be sure to read about that one too. They make a wonderful programming pair.