# Event Details - **Event Name**: Santa Monica Symphony presents: Voices of Strength - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: One cello takes on the orchestra. One symphony summons a nation. Shostakovich and Dvořák launch a season of unforgettable voices.About this EventThe season opens with two contrasting expressions of resistance. In Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 1, resistance is personal and immediate, expressed through a solo voice that confronts and pushes against the orchestra with urgency and intensity. In Dvořák’s Symphony No. 7, resistance takes on a different character, emerging through a broader symphonic voice shaped by struggle, national identity, and emotional resilience. Together, these works reveal how the same idea can take radically different musical forms, from the individual voice to the collective symphonic expression.Program:Jean Sibelius, Andante festivo (1922; arr. for orchestra 1938)Dmitri Shostakovich, Cello Concerto No. 1, Op. 107 (1959)Marek Szpakiewicz, cello—Intermission—Antonín Dvořák, Symphony No. 7 in D Minor, Op. 70 (1884)------------------------------About the Soloist: Marek Szpakiewicz, celloPolish-born cellist Marek Szpakiewicz has been described by Yo-Yo Ma as an artist whose “energy, motivation, earnestness, and generosity of spirit are evident through his work.” Pulitzer Prize-winning composer John Corigliano praised his artistry, stating, “[Szpakiewicz’s] performance of my ‘Fancy on a Bach Air’ is absolutely gorgeous.”-------------------------------This concert is free as part of the Santa Monica Symphony’s commitment to presenting accessible performances for the community, and we warmly welcome .Please note this ticket does not guarantee late entry, as seating is open and first-come, first-served. We strongly recommend arriving early. Doors open at 6:00 PM. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-monica/santa-monica-symphony-presents-voices-of-strength/100001992394319042 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, live-music, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 3 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-09-20T01:00:00Z - Duration: 2 hours - Location: John Adams Middle School Performing Arts Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Santa Monica - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: John Adams Middle School Performing Arts Center - **lat**: 34.01327859999999 - **long**: -118.4695619 - **full address**: John Adams Middle School Performing Arts Center, 1630 Pearl St., Santa Monica, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Santa Monica Symphony presents: Voices of Strength - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/30b8a221eb789b8435fa357b7da219a118348baa31390111f293a1c7a7adbf37-rimg-w1200-h800-dc020204-gmir.jpg?v=1783537424 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Santa Monica Symphony presents: Voices of Strength being held? - **A:** Santa Monica Symphony presents: Voices of Strength takes place on Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm at John Adams Middle School Performing Arts Center, 1630 Pearl St., Santa Monica, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Santa Monica Symphony presents: Voices of Strength? - **A:** Santa Monica Symphony presents: Voices of Strength is organized by Santa Monica Symphony. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Santa Monica Symphony's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Santa Monica Symphony a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Santa Monica Symphony has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Santa Monica Symphony presents: Voices of Strength is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Santa Monica, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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