ETSU Cellist to Perform Faculty Recital

Dr. Ignacy Gaydamovich to showcase the cello's range in a free public performance.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Dr. Ignacy Gaydamovich, an associate professor of cello at East Tennessee State University, will present a faculty recital on Sunday, February 15th at 5 P.M. in Powell Hall. The program will feature two major works that showcase the emotional depth and technical mastery of the cello: Johann Sebastian Bach's 'Suite No. 1 in G Major for Cello Solo, BWV 1007' and Zoltán Kodály's 'Solo Sonata for Cello, Op. 8'.

Why it matters

This recital provides Dr. Gaydamovich the opportunity to share his passion for the cello with the ETSU and Johnson City community, aiming to connect with students and local residents through the power of classical music performance.

The details

Dr. Gaydamovich described Bach's 'Suite No. 1' as 'full of warmth, clarity, and a sense of peace,' while Kodály's 'Solo Sonata' is 'intense, bold, and almost orchestral in sound.' He sees the pairing of these two works as a way to showcase the cello's full emotional and technical range, from 'elegance and simplicity to raw passion and strength.'

  • The recital will take place on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 5 P.M.

The players

Dr. Ignacy Gaydamovich

An associate professor of cello who joined the faculty at East Tennessee State University in the fall of 2025.

Johann Sebastian Bach

A renowned German composer whose 'Suite No. 1 in G Major for Cello Solo, BWV 1007' is one of the works featured in the recital.

Zoltán Kodály

A Hungarian composer whose 'Solo Sonata for Cello, Op. 8' is the other work featured in the recital.

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What they’re saying

“Bach's 'Suite No. 1 in G Major' is music that I return to again and again— it's full of warmth, clarity, and a sense of peace, but it also has incredible depth beneath the surface.”

— Dr. Ignacy Gaydamovich, Associate Professor of Cello (easttennessean.com)

“Kodály's 'Solo Sonata, Op. 8' is the opposite kind of journey: intense, bold, and almost orchestral in sound. It's one of the most demanding works ever written for cello, but also one of the most honest.”

— Dr. Ignacy Gaydamovich, Associate Professor of Cello (easttennessean.com)

What’s next

The recital is free and open to the public. Attendees can discover the emotional beauty of the cello through Dr. Gaydamovich's performance on February 15th.

The takeaway

This faculty recital showcases Dr. Gaydamovich's mastery of the cello and his passion for sharing classical music with the ETSU and Johnson City community. By pairing two contrasting works, he aims to highlight the full expressive range of the instrument and connect with the audience through the power of live performance.