Japan America Society of Southern California
Building Japan-America Relationships Since 1909
Recommended parking: Joe’s Auto Park #140 ($8) 140 S. Olive Street, Los Angeles (between 1st Street & 2nd Street)
Classic Parking ($9) 131 S. Olive Street, Los Angeles (between 1st Street & 2nd Street)
PROGRAM:
Schubert: Impromptu Op.90-3 Ravel: Pavane pour une infante défunteRachmaninov: Prelude Op.32, No.5 Mozart: Piano Sonata No.11, K.331 (Including Turkish March) Massenett: “Méditation” from Thaïs Chopin: Introduction et Polonaise Brillante, Op.3 J. Brahms: Hungarian Dance No.1 & No.5 F. Liszt: Grande Etudes de Paganini No.6 Nuit de Printemps La Campanella
ARTISTS:Fuzjko Hemming, piano Marek Szpakiewicz, cello
TICKETS: $35, $25 ($15 for seniors & students) Brown Paper Tickets | (800) 838-3006
A portion of the proceeds goes to 2011 Japan Relief Fund
Despite her severe hearing difficulties and turbulent life story, including a time spent under refugee status, Fuzjko Hemming has beaten the odds to become a highly- acclaimed concert pianist who performs around the world. At the age of 16, this Swedish-Japanese classical icon was struck with deafness and remains partially deaf today. In 1999, her documentary broadcast in Japan created a huge sensation, which made her a star with the multi-million selling debut album “La Campanella” in her late 60s. She received the Classical Album of the Year Award at Japan’s prestigious Gold Disc Awards, not only once but four times—an unusual success that has never been achieved by any other artist.
This charity concert will also feature hailed Polish cellist Marek Szpakiewicz, residing in Los Angeles. Celebrated cellist Yo-Yo Ma described Marek as an artist “whose energy, motivation, earnestness and generosity of spirit are evident through his work.” His solo performance can be heard on several soundtracks, including the film “Hachi: A Dog’s Tale” starring Richard Gere.
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