Schedule
Idyllwild Summer Chamber Music Program
Saturday, July 29, 2017
8:00 p.m.
Stephens Recital Hall in Idyllwild
Program
Dvořák: Sextet for Strings in A major, Op.48
and more…
Artists
Stirling Trent, violin
Pasha Tseitlin, violin
Connie Kupta, viola
Gina Coletti, viola
David Speltz, cello
Marek Szpakiewicz, cello
Montecito International Music Festival: Faculty Recital
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
8:00 p.m.
Hole Memorial Auditorium, La Sierra University, Riverside
Program
Mendelssohn: Piano Trio No.1 in D minor, Op.49
Turina: String Quartet in A minor, Op.67
Artists
Johannes Fleischmann, violin
Ken Aiso, violin
Renee Skerik, viola
Marek Szpakiewicz, cello
Hyung-Ki Joo, piano
T J Lymenstull, piano
National Cello Institute
Monday, May 26, 2017
7:15 p.m.
Pomona College, Claremont
Program
Mendelssohn: Octet in E-flat major, Op.20
Artists
Kevin Kumer, violin
Maia Jasper White, violin
Sarah Thornblade, violin
Hana Hwon Kim, violin
Meredith Crawford, viola
Linnea Powell, viola
Marek Szpakiewicz, cello
Sarah Koo Freeman, cello
Philip White, host
Salastina Music Society: Beethoven Complete Piano Trios
Sunday, May 7, 2017
3:00 p.m.
Contrapuntal Performance Hall, Los Angeles
Program
Beethoven: Piano Trio in E-flat major, Op.1, No.1
Beethoven: Piano Trio in G major, Op.1, No.2
Beethoven: Piano Trio in D major, Op.70, No.1 “Ghost”
and more…
Artists
Kevin Kumer, violin
Maia Jasper White, violin
Amy Sue Barston, cello
Marek Szpakiewicz, cello
Rina Dokshitsky, piano
HyeJin Kim, piano
Salastina Music Society: Beethoven Complete Piano Trios
Saturday, May 6, 2017
7:30 p.m.
Barrett Hall at the Pasadena Conservatory
Program
Beethoven: Piano Trio in E-flat major, WoO38
Artists
Alexander Fried, violin
Marek Szpakiewicz, cello
Bridge Hough-Meynenc, piano
Salastina Music Society: Beethoven Complete Piano Trios
Friday, May 5, 2017
8:00 p.m.
Barrett Hall at the Pasadena Conservatory
Program
Beethoven: Piano Trio in E-flat major, Op.1, No.1
Beethoven: Piano Trio in G major, Op.1, No.2
Beethoven: Piano Trio in D major, Op.70, No.1 “Ghost”
Artists
Maia Jasper White, violin
Marek Szpakiewicz, cello
HyeJin Kim, piano
Cello Festival Concert
Friday, April 28, 2017
8:00 p.m.
Meng Concert Hall, California State University, Fullerton
Program
Fauré: Élégie, Op.24
Villa-Lobos: Bachianas Brasileiras No. 1
Klengel: Hymnus for 12 Cellos, OP.57
Schubert: Rosamunde D.797 for Cello Orchestra
Prokofiev: Scherzo Humoresque, Op.12 for Cello Orchestra
Artists
Bongshin Ko, cello
Marek Szpakiewicz, cello
Nikola Ruzevic, cello
Maksim Velichkin, cello
and more..
APU: Faculty Concert
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
8:00 p.m.
Munson Recital Hall, Azusa Pacific University
Program
Schumann: Piano Quintet in E-flat major, Op.44
and more…
Artists
Ingrid Chun, violin
Alex Russell, violin
Jonathan Moerschel, viola
Marek Szpakiewicz, cello
Eugene Alcalay, piano
and more…
The Contemporary American Violin & Bow Maker Exhibition
Friday, April 7, 2017
7:30 p.m.
Thomas Metzler Violin Shop, Los Angeles
Program
Viola & Cello Tonal Comparisons for Contemporary American Stringed Instruments
Artists
Richard O’Neill, viola
Marek Szpakiewicz, cello
APU: Concert & Conversation: All Steinway Initiative
Monday, March 20, 2017
2:00 p.m.
Munson Recital Hall, Azusa Pacific University
Program
Dvořák: Piano Trio No.4 in E minor, Op.90 “Dumky”
Rachmaninoff: Vocalise
and more…
Artists
Alex Russell, violin
Marek Szpakiewicz, cello
Eugene Alcalay, piano
Junior Chamber Music: Faculty Concert
Saturday, January 28, 2017
7:00 p.m.
Performing Arts Center at Irvine Valley College
Program
Rachmaninoff: Cello Sonata in G minor, Op.19
Rachmaninoff: Vocalise
and more…
Artists
JCM faculty members, including
Marek Szpakiewicz, cello
Susan Boettger, piano
Japan Recital
Saturday, October 29, 2016
4:00 p.m.
Toppan Hall in Tokyo
Program
Chopin: Introduction and Polonaise Brillante, Op.3
Schumann: Fantasiestücke, Op.73
Barber: Cello Sonata in C minor, Op.6
Rachmaninoff: Cello Sonata in G minor, Op.19
Gershwin (arranged by Szpakiewicz): Three Preludes
Artists
Marek Szpakiewicz, cello
Jiayi Shi, piano
マレック・シュパキエヴィッチ チェロリサイタル （Japanese）
Piano & Cello Duo Recital
Saturday, October 15, 2016
7:30 p.m.
Munson Recital Hall at Azusa Pacific University
Program
Chopin: Introduction and Polonaise Brillante, Op.3
Schumann: Fantasiestücke, Op.73
Barber: Cello Sonata in C minor, Op.6
Rachmaninoff: Cello Sonata in G minor, Op.19
Gershwin (arranged by Szpakiewicz): Three Preludes
Artists
Marek Szpakiewicz, cello
Jiayi Shi, piano
CGU: Concerts at CST
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
4:15 p.m.
Kresge Chapel at Claremont Graduate University
Program
Chopin: Introduction and Polonaise Brillante, Op.3
Schumann: Fantasiestücke, Op.73
Barber: Cello Sonata in C minor, Op.6
Rachmaninoff: Cello Sonata in G minor, Op.19
Gershwin (arranged by Szpakiewicz): Three Preludes
Artists
Marek Szpakiewicz, cello
Jiayi Shi, piano
LSU: Faculty Recital
Saturday, October 1, 2016
7:00 p.m.
Hole Memorial Auditorium at La Sierra University
Program
Chopin: Introduction and Polonaise Brillante, Op.3
Schumann: Fantasiestücke, Op.73
Barber: Cello Sonata in C minor, Op.6
Rachmaninoff: Cello Sonata in G minor, Op.19
Gershwin (arranged by Szpakiewicz): Three Preludes
Artists
Marek Szpakiewicz, cello
Jiayi Shi, piano
Virtuosi Concert Series
Saturday, September 10, 2016
7:30 p.m.
Encinitas Library in San Diego
Program
Schubert: String Quintet in C major, D.956
Tchaikovsky: Souvenir de Florence, Op.70
Artists
Martin Chalifour, violin
Pasha Tseitlin, violin
Ben Ullery, viola
Alexander Tseitlin, viola
Robert deMaine, cello
Marek Szpakiewicz, cello
Idyllwild Arts Summer Program: Chamberfest Faculty Recital
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
8:00 p.m.
Stephens Recital Hall in Idyllwild
Program
Schoenberg: Verklärte Nacht
Dvořák: Piano Trio No.4 in E minor, Op. 90 “Dumky”
and more…
Artists
Roger Wilkie, violin
Stirling Trent, violin
Connie Kupta, viola
Gina Coletti, viola
David Speltz, cello
Marek Szpakiewicz, cello
Rich Capparela, host
Idyllwild Arts Summer Program: Chamberfest Faculty Recital
Friday, August 5, 2016
8:00 p.m.
Stephens Recital Hall in Idyllwild
Program
Dvořák: Piano Trio No.1 in D minor, Op. 49
and more…
Artists
Pasha Tseitlin, violin
Marek Szpakiewicz, cello
Clara Cheng, piano
Piatigorsky International Cello Festival: CelloFest
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
8:00 p.m.
Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles
Program
A. Clyne: Threads and Traces
H. Villa-Lobos: Bachianas Brasileiras No.1
and more…
Artists
Mass Cello Ensemble, including Mischa Maisky, Truls Mørk,
Giovanni Sollima, Sol Gabetta, Ralph Kirshbaum, Frans Helmerson,
Raphael Wallfisch, Ronald Leonard, Antonio Lysy, Marek Szpakiewicz
APU: Faculty Recital
Friday, April 29, 2016
7:30 p.m.
Munson Recital Hall at Azusa Pacific University
Program
Dvořák: Piano Trio No.4 in E minor, Op. 90 “Dumky”
Brahms: Piano Trio in B Major, Op.8
and more…
Artists
Ingrid Chun, violin
Marek Szpakiewicz, cello
Eugene Alcalay, piano
Piano & Cello Duo Recital: 5th Anniversary of Earthquake & Tsunami in Northern Japan
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
8:00 p.m.
Munson Recital Hall at Azusa Pacific University
Program
Chopin: Introduction et Polonaise Brillante, Op.3
Brahms: Hungarian Dance No.1 & No.5
Massenet: “Méditation” from Thaïs
Liszt: La Campanella
and more…
Artists
Fuzjko Hemming, piano
Marek Szpakiewicz, cello
Piano & Cello Duo Recital: 5th Anniversary of Earthquake & Tsunami in Northern Japan
Sunday, March 13, 2016
7:30 p.m.
Zipper Hall in Los Angeles
Program
Chopin: Introduction et Polonaise Brillante, Op.3
Brahms: Hungarian Dance No.1 & No.5
Massenet: “Méditation” from Thaïs
Liszt: La Campanella
and more…
Artists
Fuzjko Hemming, piano
Marek Szpakiewicz, cello
Salastina Music Society
Friday, February 26, 2016
8:00 p.m.
Calvery Presbyterian Church in Pasadena
Program
Ridout (arr. by Jasper): Ferdinand the Bull
Chausson: Poème, Op.25 for Solo Violin and Piano Quintet
Schumann: Fairy Tales for Viola and Piano, Op. 132
Ravel: Ma mère l’oye (Mother Goose Suite)
Artists
Martin Chalifour, violin
Maia Jasper, violin
Kevin Kumer, violin
Meredith Crawford, viola
Marek Szpakiewicz, cello
Brian Lauritzen, host
JCM: Faculty Concert
Saturday, January 30, 2016
7:00 p.m.
Performing Arts Center at Irvine Valley College
Program
Piazzolla: Four Seasons for Piano Trio
and more…
Artists
JCM faculty members, including
David Lisker, violin
Marek Szpakiewicz, cello
Susan Boettger, piano
Special Benefit Concert
Sunday, November 14, 2015
3:00 p.m.
St. Wilfrid of York Episcopal Church
Program
H. Zimmer: Kung Fu Panda
E. Morricone: Gabriel’s Oboe
L.E. Bacalov: Il Postino
Mendelssohn: Piano Trio No.2 in D minor
and more…
Artists
Shawn Mach, violin
David Chang, violin
Marek Szpakiewicz, cello
Kristi Truong, piano
APU: Faculty Recital
Monday, October 12, 2015
7:30 p.m.
Munson Recital Hall
Program
K. Jarrett: Memories of Tomorrow
C. Corea: Friends
R. Towner: Icarus
and more…
Artists
Tom Hynes, guitar
Joel Clifft, piano
Marek Szpakiewicz, cello
David Levray, bass
Bryan Taylor, percussion
Virtuosi Concert Series
Sunday, September 6, 2015
7:30 p.m.
Encinitas Library Community Room
Program
Mozart: String Quintet No.4 in G minor, K516
Brahms: String Sextet No.2 in G Major, Op.36
Artists
Martin Chalifour, violin
Pasha Tseitlin, violin
Alexander Tseitlin, viola
Ronald Leonard, cello
Marek Szpakiewicz, cello
Idyllwild Arts Summer Program: Chamberfest Faculty Recital
Friday, July 31, 2015
8:00 p.m.
Stephens Recital Hall
Program
Dvořák: Piano Trio No.4 in E minor, Op. 90 “Dumky”
Brahms: String Sextet No.1 in B-flat Major, Op.18
Artists
Pasha Tseitlin, violin
Stirling Trent, violin
Connie Kupta, violin
Paul Coletti, viola
Gina Coletti, viola
John Waltz, cello
Marek Szpakiewicz, cello
Clara Cheng, piano
Montecito International Music Festival: Faculty Recital
Sunday, 19 July, 2015
7:30 p.m.
Hole Auditorium, La Sierra University
Program
Shostakovich: Piano Quintet in G minor, Op. 57
Artists
Lorenz Gamma, violin
Er-Gene Kahng, violin
Ken Aiso, viola
Marek Szpakiewicz, cello
Ming Tsu, piano
Salastina Music Society
Sunday, June 7, 2015
6:00 p.m.
Eclectic Salon at Villa Aurora
Program
Brahms: String Sextet No.2 in G Major, Op.36
Artists
Maia Jasper, violin
Kevin Kumer, violin
Robert deMaine. cello
Marek Szpakiewicz, cello
Brian Lauritzen, host (KUSC)
Salastina Music Society
Saturday, June 6, 2015
3:00 p.m.
Mabel Shaw Bridges Hall of Music at Pomona College
Program
Brahms: String Sextet No.2 in G Major, Op.36
Artists
Maia Jasper, violin
Kevin Kumer, violin
Robert deMaine. cello
Marek Szpakiewicz, cello
Brian Lauritzen, host (KUSC)
Salastina Music Society
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
6:30 p.m.
Annenberg Community Beach House
Program
Mendelssohn: Octet for Strings in E-flat Major, Op.20
Artists
Maia Jasper, violin
Kevin Kumer, violin
Jacqueline Brand, violin
Hana Kim, violin
Meredith Crawford, viola
Luke Maurer, viola
Marek Szpakiewicz, cello
Sarah Koo, cello
Brian Lauritzen, host (KUSC)
Salastina Music Society
Monday, May 11, 2015
8:00 p.m.
Samueli Theater at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Program
Mendelssohn: Octet for Strings in E-flat Major, Op.20
Artists
Maia Jasper, violin
Kevin Kumer, violin
Jacqueline Brand, violin
Hana Kim, violin
Meredith Crawford, viola
Luke Maurer, viola
Marek Szpakiewicz, cello
Sarah Koo, cello
Brian Lauritzen, host (KUSC)
APU: Faculty Recital Series
Sunday, April 19, 2015
8:00 p.m.
Munson Recital Hall at Azusa Pacific University
Program
Beethoven: Piano Trio in D minor, Op.70-1 “Ghost”
Shostakovich: Piano Trio No.2 in E minor, Op.67
Piazzolla: The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires
Artists
Alex Russell, violin
Marek Szpakiewicz, cello
Joel Clifft, piano
Japan Debut Recital
Friday, March 27, 2015
7:00 p.m.
Oji Hall in Tokyo
Program
Dvořák: Slavonic Dance in E minor, Op.72-2 (arranged by Szpakiewicz)
Chopin: Cello Sonata in G minor, Op.65
Shostakovich: Cello Sonata in D minor, Op.40
Piazzolla: Le Grand Tango
Artists
Marek Szpakiewicz, cello
Jiayi Shi, piano
マレック・シュパキエヴィッチ チェロリサイタル （Japanese）
Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Tokyo: Special Concert
Invitation Only
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
7:00 p.m.
Embassy of Republic of Poland in Tokyo
Program
Chopin: Cello Sonata in G minor, Op.65
and more
Artists
Marek Szpakiewicz, cello
Jiayi Shi, piano
Bridge Music Future Benefit Recital
Tuesday, March 23, 2015
2:00 p.m.
Salon Tessera
Program
Dvořák: Slavonic Dance in E minor, Op.72-2 (arranged by Szpakiewicz)
Chopin: Cello Sonata in G minor, Op.65
Piazzolla: Le Grand Tango
Artists
Marek Szpakiewicz, cello
Jiayi Shi, piano
Recital in Memory of 2011 Earthquake & Tsunami in Northern Japan
Saturday, March 7, 2015
7:00 p.m.
Munson Recital Hall at Azusa Pacific University
Program
Dvořák: Slavonic Dance in E minor, Op.72-2 (arranged by Szpakiewicz)
Chopin: Cello Sonata in G minor, Op.65
Shostakovich: Cello Sonata in D minor, Op.40
Piazzolla: Le Grand Tango
Artists
Marek Szpakiewicz, cello
Jiayi Shi, piano
Conservatory Faculty Artists Concert
Friday, March 6, 2015
7:30 p.m.
Lansing Recital Hall at Biola Conservatory of Music
Program
Chopin: Introduction and Polonaise Brillante, Op.3
and more
Artists
Conservatory faculty artists, including
Marek Szpakiewicz, cello
Jiayi Shi, piano
LSU: Faculty Recital
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
5:00 p.m.
Hole Memorial Auditorium at La Sierra University
Program
Dvořák: Slavonic Dance in E minor, Op.72-2 (arranged by Szpakiewicz)
Chopin: Cello Sonata in G minor, Op.65
Shostakovich: Cello Sonata in D minor, Op.40
Piazzolla: Le Grand Tango
Artists
Marek Szpakiewicz, cello
Jiayi Shi, piano
CGU: Concerts at CST
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
4:15 p.m.
Kresge Chapel at Claremont School of Theology
Program
Dvořák: Slavonic Dance in E minor, Op.72-2
Chopin: Cello Sonata in G minor, Op.65
Piazzolla: Le Grand Tango
Artists
Marek Szpakiewicz, cello
Jiayi Shi, piano
LSU: Chamber Music Series
Sunday, January 25, 2015
8:00 p.m.
Hole Memorial Auditorium at La Sierra University
Program
Shostakovich: Cello Sonata in D minor, Op.40
Mozart: Piano Quartet No.1 in G minor, KV 478
Faure: Piano Quartet No.1 in C minor, Op.15
Artists
Jason Uyeyama, violin
Miguel Hernandez, viola
Marek Szpakiewicz, cello
Jiayi Shi, piano