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Flute à la Harpe adds a touch of musical elegance and creates an ideal ambiance for your special occasion. Our extensive music repertoire includes classical, Hawaiian, contemporary songs, Broadway show tunes, and requests. If you're planning a wedding, we're the perfect compliment to your ceremony, from the traditional church service to outdoor garden settings, as well as receptions.

For over 20 years, we have been the live music entertainment for the Halekulani Sunday Brunch at Orchids, and in 1993 we won the Na Hoku Hanohano award for Best Instrumental Album.

Established in 1982 by Susi Hussong and Susan Gillespie, we have entertained for dignitaries and celebrities such as President George H. W. Bush and Hawaii's governors. Our diversely talented musicians play at the Halekulani, Hyatt Regency, Ihilani, Kahala Mandarin, Royal Hawaiian, Sheraton Moana, Sheraton Waikiki, numerous country clubs, the First Hawaiian Banker's Club, and the Hawaii State Convention Center. We also play for companies such as Tiffany, Hèrmes, Louis Vuitton, Coldwell Bankers, rotary clubs, and various associations and medical centers.

Flute à la Harpe includes flutists and harpists who have music degrees and work professionally in the field of music. We all enjoy playing together and bringing our unique sound to special events throughout the island of Oahu. Among our members are:

  • Nyle Hallman: 2nd harpist and pianist with the Honolulu Symphony, Organist Emerita at Central Union Church;
  • Carol Miyamoto: Harpist, formerly 2nd harpist with the Honolulu Symphony, harp teacher;
  • Kimberly Bento: Harpist;
  • Lynn Hammonds: Harpist; and
  • Aileen Kawakami: Harpist, on-call flutist with the Royal Hawaiian Band, private music instructor.

Flute à la Harpe would love to be part of your special day. For more information or bookings, contact us via our webpage or call Aileen Kawakami at (808) 735-6813.