Monday, May 25, 2026

Free GLENDALE NOON CONCERTS 6/3/26

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 JUNE 3, 2026 

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

Wednesday JUNE 3, 2026 at 12:10-12:40 pm PT 

 


Jerome Kessler - cello
Valeria Morgovskaya- piano
 
Beethoven 
Sonata for cello and piano op.5 #2 in g-minor
Adagio sostenuto ed expressivo  
Allegro molto piu tosto presto
Allegro
Jerome Kessler
Burlesca 

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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 event page:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1511670397032117/

Preview of the next concert:

JUNE 17, 2026 at 12:10 pm PT

Ergo Musica

Music by Simpson, Jenkins,Ariosti, & others 

ADRIANA ZOPPO -viola d'amore

SHANON ZUSMAN - viola da gamba 


ARTIST BIOS:

For over half a century, Jerome Kessler has been an active in the music world of Southern California. He was a founding member of the Beverly Hills Trio and the Los Angeles Cello Quartet. Since 1981 he has served as Music Director/Conductor of the Topanga Symphony.
He is a member of the Camilli Trio.

An original member of Stokowski’s  American Symphony Orchestra, he was former Principal Cellist of the Pasadena Symphony. He has played in Hollywood’s recording, motion picture and television orchestras since 1964.
 

A proponent of contemporary music, he has commissioned and/or premiered works for cello, multiple cello and orchestra by such composers as Barry Brisk, Frank Campo,  Ron Jones, Fred Katz, Robert Linn, Thomas Pasatieri, JAC Redford, Nelson Riddle, Willard Roosevelt and Eugene Zador.
    
 As cellist, conductor and composer, he has appeared in all four corners of the US, and in between. He played with Pierre Boulez and Frank Zappa and recorded with John Denver, Neil Diamond, Richard Harris and Nicolas Slonimsky.

 

 

Valeria Morgovskaya, pianist, graduated from the Kiev State Conservatory. Since her immigration to the US in 1990, Ms Morgovskaya has been in high demand as accompanist for singers and all orchestral instrumentalists. She has been an official accompanist to festivals and courses such as Piatigorsky Cello Seminar and Beverly Hills Music Festival, and has performed throughout the US, Germany and Japan, as well as on numerous radio broadcast. She has provided accompaniment for many national and international competitions, and was an official accompanist at Schoenfeld International String Competition in Hong Kong (2013) and Harbin (2014). Ms. Morgovskaya is currently staff accompanist at Loyola Marymount University and UCLA, and is often engaged in that capacity at USC, Cal State Long Beach, Colburn School, Montecito International Music Festival, Academy of the West and Idyllwild School of Music and the Arts.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Free GLENDALE NOON CONCERTS 5/20/26

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 May 20, 2026 

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

Wednesday MAY 20, 2026 at 12:10-12:40 pm PT 

 


Composer -Cellist STEFANIE FIFE
with
Pianist BRENDAN WHITE

 

Cellist Stefanie Fife
and
Pianist Brendan White performing
works by Los Angeles Composer-Cellist
STEFANIE FIFE.


What The Moon Seas

Mvt 1: Tide Pulls

Mvt 2: When Comes The Rain

Mvt 3: Cloud Fall

 

Selected Movements from Works for Cello and Jazz Trio

Opening Day

Largo

Introduction and Romance

Sailing

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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 event page:


https://www.facebook.com/events/2487882421728626/

Preview of the next concert:

JUNE 3, 2026 at 12:10 pm PT

Jerome Kessler -cello
Valeria Morgovskaya- piano
Beethoven 
Sonata for cello and piano op.5 #2 in g-minor
Adagio sostenuto ed expressivo  
Allegro molto piu tosto presto
Allegro
Jerome Kessler
Burlesca 

 PROGRAM NOTES:

 Along with award winning pianist Brendan White, Stefanie Fife is pleased to perform a recital of her original works for cello and piano. 

The first piece, in three movements entitled “What The Moon Seas,” was inspired by the ocean and its tides, as imagined in an ancient time. It depicts the water rushing towards the sand, only to retreat, then return again; each wave unique and relentless, while creatures of the pre Jurassic Era begin their first explorations of land. The second movement evokes images of rain, both gentle and severe while the third movement is an ode to the majestic thunderheads that form on the horizon then cede to the blue of the sky.      

The second half of the concert is lighter in mood, and features movements from her work for cello and jazz trio. The instrumentation is reduced to feature a cello and piano duo.  

These movements are heavily influenced by Bach, Chopin, French Impressionists, and jazz greats Bill Evans and Claus Ogerman.

ARTIST BIOS:


 

 Stefanie Fife, born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, began her musical studies on cello at the age of nine.

As a freelance musician in Los Angeles, she has performed with numerous local orchestras, played Broadway shows at the Ahmanson Theatre, and has played with various artists on the Tonight Show, and award shows such as the Grammy’s and People’s Choice. The main focus of her career has been in the recording industry where she has performed on hundreds of movies, television shows and records. These credits include “Up,” “Ratatouille,” “Star Wars: Rouge One” as well as several Spiderman and Mission Impossible movies. She has also recorded for icons such as Elton John, Faith Hill and Stevie Wonder.  

Most recently her cello solos can be heard on “Night Agent” “The Dragon Prince” and an episode of “Star Trek: Picard.”

Stefanie has always enjoyed composing and arranging, and has written and produced several CDs including a solo cello album, two award winning children’s CDs and a string quartet Christmas CD which features a fun twist on mashing up classic carols with famous classical works. She in currently working on a piece for cello and jazz trio.   

As well as music, Stefanie enjoys photography in her spare time. 

She has a Bachelor and Master of Music degree from Cal State University, Northridge in cello performance where she studied with Peter Rejto.


Brendan White is a Grammy-award-winning artist whose performances feature a wide range of classical and contemporary piano repertoire. Brendan is based in the L.A. area, where he collaborates with orchestras, chamber ensembles, and solo artists. He is a featured musician on Danaë Vlasse’s Grammy Award-winning album, 'Mythologies'. Brendan performs solo recitals celebrating new composers and historically overlooked masterpieces. His collaborations include performances with with the Eastman School’s Musica Nova, Vicente Chamber Orchestra, Global Harmony Symphony, Jackson Symphony, Symphony of the Verdugos, and more.  As one of Piano Sphere's Emerging Artists, he has worked with notable composers and conductors including Thomas Adès, Alma Deutscher, Alan Pierson, Donald Crockett, and Steven Stucky.

 A Tennessee native, Brendan studied at the Eastman School of Music and University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music. In addition to his performance career, Brendan is passionate about music education and teaches students of all ages. He is an original member of the annual Sunset Chamberfest in Los Angeles, which features the work of young composers in Southern California.

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Free GLENDALE NOON CONCERTS 5/6/26

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 May 6, 2026 

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

Wednesday MAY 6, 2026 at 12:10-12:40 pm PT 

 

PIANO RECITAL

 

 

BRENDAN WHITE - PIANO

 

Sergei Rachmaninoff (Russian, 1873-1943)
Etudes-Tableaux Op. 33 (1911)
D minor
C Major
E-flat minor
C minor
C-sharp minor

Frederic Rzewski (American, 1938-2021)
Stop the War, from The Road (2003)

From Rzewski's monumental piano cycle "The Road" (Part VIII, Mile 61)

For speaking pianist.

Read about Rzewski:

https://streamsofexpression.blogspot.com/2021/07/the-last-octave-variations-on-frederic.html 

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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 event page:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1530064525322306/

Preview of the next concert:

MAY 20, 2026 at 12:10 pm PT

WORKS BY COMPOSER STEFANIE FIFE

Stefanie Fife -cello

Brendan White - piano

 ARTIST BIO:

 Brendan White is a Grammy-award-winning artist whose performances feature a wide range of classical and contemporary piano repertoire. Brendan is based in the L.A. area, where he collaborates with orchestras, chamber ensembles, and solo artists. He is a featured musician on Danaë Vlasse’s Grammy Award-winning album, 'Mythologies'. Brendan performs solo recitals celebrating new composers and historically overlooked masterpieces. His collaborations include performances with with the Eastman School’s Musica Nova, Vicente Chamber Orchestra, Global Harmony Symphony, Jackson Symphony, Symphony of the Verdugos, and more.  As one of Piano Sphere's Emerging Artists, he has worked with notable composers and conductors including Thomas Adès, Alma Deutscher, Alan Pierson, Donald Crockett, and Steven Stucky.

 A Tennessee native, Brendan studied at the Eastman School of Music and University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music. In addition to his performance career, Brendan is passionate about music education and teaches students of all ages. He is an original member of the annual Sunset Chamberfest in Los Angeles, which features the work of young composers in Southern California.