Free Admission
GLENDALE NOON CONCERTS
Every First & Third Wednesday at 12:10-12:40 pm,
has returned to live performances
in the Sanctuary of Glendale City Church!
RELAX DURING YOUR LUNCH HOUR WITH LIVE MUSIC
On Wednesday APRIL 16, 2025
at 12:10 -12:40 pm PT
the Free Admission Glendale Noon Concerts program
will be performed live in the Sanctuary of Glendale City Church.
610 E. California Ave Glendale, CA 91206
PARKING INFO:
https://glendalecitychurch.org/location
Glendale Noon Concerts 4/16/25
at 12:10-12:40 pm PT
Philip Vaiman-violin
Chika Inoue- saxophone
Brendan White- piano
Program:
W. A. Mozart
Sinfonia Concertante in E Flat Major, K.364
1. Allegro Maestoso
2. Andante
3. Presto
Originally composed in 1779 for violin, viola
and orchestra, Sinfonia Concertante has
remained one of the most cherished works in
classical music. Now, nearly 250 years later, Philip
and Chika have reimagined this masterpiece for
violin and alto saxophone, unveiling new sonic
dimensions through their exciting arrangement.
SCROLL DOWN TO SEE ARTIST BIOS:
STILL AVAILABLE! Watch
previous Glendale Noon Concerts streamed concerts
(April 2020-February 1, 2023):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oAfaPgGGMw&list=PLms1LJpnTpJzK7Yf6ryh2zyFMlkl7qC2z
Read about the previous programs:
http://glendalenoonconcerts.blogspot.com
Facebook 4/16/25 event page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/510659222117085
Preview of the next concert:
Wednesday MAY 7, 2025
at 12:10-12:40 pm PT
JOHANA KREJCI
Violin Recital
Brahms Violin Sonata No 1 in G major, Op. 78
Performer bios:
The professional career of violinist Philip Vaiman has taken him to concert halls around the globe and premier recording studios in Europe, America, and Asia, where his expressive and imaginative music-making, profound musicality and superb technical abilities have captured enthusiastic audiences.
He is a proud winner of numerous prizes: The Award of the Leni Fe Bland Foundation, the Sophia Guzik Foundation Award, The Julia F. Lotze Prize for String Players, the Winner of the Atwater Kent Concerto Competition, the Leroy Collins Memorial Scholarship, among many others.
Philip started playing violin at the age of four, and at five he was admitted to the prestigious Gnesin Academy of Music in Moscow, Russia, where he had his first public appearance at the age of 11. By graduation time from the Gnesin's, he had performed as a soloist and chamber musician in England, Israel, Russia, and Cyprus. He continued his education at the Maymonedes Academy, UCLA, and USC, graduating Cum Laude with a MD in Music.
Artist's performances include international festivals in world's major concert halls, and his recordings are featured on the soundtracks of award-winning motion pictures, documentaries, and commercials. He has also appeared on screen in such blockbusters as "The Wedding Planner," "Amy's O's," and "Spider-Man 3."
Among Mr. Vaiman's collaborators are such star artists as Aretha Franklin, Sting, Taylor Swift, Tony Bennet, Pharrell Williams, Shakira, Michael Jackson, Dido, Andrea Bocelli, Sheryl Crow and others, as well as such bands as The Rolling Stones, Pearl Jam, Buffy Clyro, Brocken Bells, KISS, and Guns N' Roses.
Since 2018, Philip has been a Grammy Voting Member at the Recording Academy
Concert saxophonist, Chika Inoue has been praised by The Los Angeles Times with "beautiful tone, acute sensitivity and virtuosic technique." Al Schmitt, 20-time GRAMMY winning recording engineer and producer applauded with “Most delicate tone I have heard throughout my career.” James Conlon, music director of LA Opera has congratulated with “beautiful sound.” She appears regularly as a saxophonist in the Los Angeles Philharmonic. She has received numerous performance awards in competitions, lavishing praise as a soloist and chamber musician. Chika has extensive concert touring in North America, Europe, and Asia with admiration and performed at soloist at Granada Music Festival in Spain, Faenza International Saxophone Festival in Italy, Astoria Music Festival, Yamaha Saxophone Festival in Japan, International China Clarinet, and Saxophone Music Festival in China and many more. Additional performances include appearances with the Pacific Symphony, Fresno Philharmonic, Santa Monica Symphony, Brooklyn Chamber Orchestra, Culver City Chamber Orchestra, California Opera, and Hollywood Bowl Orchestra.
Her recent projects include Chika & Scott, a classical guitar and saxophone duo with guitar virtuoso Scott Morris. The duo made its debut recording album, “Unfettered” (2020) under Samek Music Label, recorded at the legendary Capital Records “Studio A” in Hollywood with producer Niko Bolas and recording engineer Al Schmitt. She was also part of the Louis Andriessen’s album “The Only One” (2021) which was nomitated for the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards- Best Contemporary Classical Composition. In 2022, Chika released a single, Nikolai Kapustin’s Saxophone Concerto, Op. 50, commemorating the composer’s passing two years prior, which received a considerable acclaim. For many years Chika has been also dividing her time in Japan as well, concertizing duo recitals with master pianist Mikiko Yamaguchi. They have received grants, to name a few, Osaka Cultural Art Grant, Kakehashi-Roland Foundation, and Okayama Cultural Artists Creation Foundation to perform creative concerts and various venues in Japan. In 2023, Chika has started a rare Saxophone and Bandoneon duo with Ville Hiltula from Finland. They received sponsorship from the Embassy of Argentina and toured Tokyo, Kyoto and Kobe.
A native of Osaka, Japan, Chika spent most of her youth in Frankfurt, Germany and San Diego, California. Chika received her Bachelors degree in Saxophone and Music Education from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Masters degree from California State University, Fresno, and completed her academic education with a Doctorate in Musical Arts from the University of Southern California (USC). In much demand as a master teacher, she is lecturing internationally at schools, colleges, and universities. She is currently on faculty at the California State University, Dominguez Hills.
Chika is Conn-Selmer Performing Artist endorsed by Henri Selmer Paris saxophones, as well as Vandoren, Key Leaves and lefreQue performing artists. She is committed to sharing classical saxophone music and its diverse capabilities across the spectrum of music with audiences worldwide. Chika is also a Grammy Voting Member. She is based in both Los Angeles, California, U.S.A and Kyoto, Japan. https://chikainoue.com/
Born in Jackson, Tennessee, but now based in Los Angeles, pianist Brendan White appears frequently in solo recitals and chamber ensembles and as a soloist with orchestra. As soloist, White has performed with Musica Nova (Eastman School of Music), Vicente Chamber Orchestra, Symphony of the Verdugos, Crown City Symphony, Global Harmony Symphony, Delta Symphony Orchestra and Jackson Symphony Orchestra.
As a recording artist, White was featured on Danaë Vlasse’s Grammy Award-winning album Mythologies. White’s collaborations in Southern California have included the Mühlfeld Trio, which won the prestigious Beverly Hills Auditions, the Speakeasy Society, and Eighteen Squared. He is an original member of the Sunset ChamberFest in Los Angeles. White’s repertoire spans many centuries and genres and he has worked with well-known composers such as Thomas Adès, Stephen Cohn, Donald Crockett and Danaë Vlasse.
White is also a composer of original music. Local recital appearances include: Piano Spheres Emerging Artist Series, Soundwaves in Santa Monica, Silicon Beach CO Recital Series and Glendale Noon Concerts among others. He attended the Eastman School of Music and the Thornton School of Music, University of Southern California.
