2016 Fuzjko Hemming Piano Recital with Cellist Marek Szpakiewicz: 5th Anniversary of Earhquake & Tsunami in Northern JapanNEW

Partially-deaf legendary pianist Fuzjko Hemming will be back in Los Angeles for a special concert featuring Polish cellist Marek Szpakiewicz to commemorate 5^th anniversary of earthquake & tsunami in Japan.  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.

PROGRAM
Schubert: Impromptu Op.90-3
Ravel: Pavane pour une infante défunte
Rachmaninov: 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

TICKET
$35, $25 ($15 for seniors & students)
Brown Paper Tickets
  hemming.brownpapertickets.com
  1 (800) 838-3006

The recital is supported by Consulate General of Japan Los Angeles and Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Los Angeles.

A portion of the proceeds from this recital will go to 2011 Japan Relief Fund, organized by Japan America Society.