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
Please wear a mask in the Sanctuary.
610 E. California Ave Glendale, CA 91206
On Wednesday, June 7, 2023 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.
PARKING INFO:
https://glendalecitychurch.org/our-location/
Glendale Noon Concerts 6/7/23
at 12:10-12:40 pm PT
Douglas Masek –
Soprano and Alto Saxophone
Adrienne Albert (b. 1941)
Tango Sozinho (2021)
David Heath (b. 1956)
Coltrane (1981)
Bill Cunliffe (b. 1956)
Before Times (2022)
Victor Morosco (b.1936)
Blue Caprice (1981)
Scroll down to see artist bio.
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 6/7/23 event page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/9302064539868385
Preview of the NEXT CONCERT:
Wednesday JUNE 21, 2023
at 12:10-12:40 pm PT:
Solo Recital
KEES WIERINGA –piano
Please check the link below for updates
http://glendalenoonconcerts.blogspot.com
PLEASE HELP THESE CONCERTS TO CONTINUE WITH A DONATION:
https://adventistgiving.org/#/org/ANPPGL/envelope/start
or by mailing it to 610 E California Ave, Glendale, CA 91206 to the Friends of Music.
The Glendale Noon Concerts series is presented by Glendale City Church every first & third Wednesday at 12:10-12:40 pm. www.glendalecitychurch.org
Concert schedule:
www.glendalenoonconcerts.blogspot.com
Much appreciation to the Hennings-Fischer Foundation for their mission to support art and education and their generous grant to GNC.
Artist bio:
The internationally renowned saxophonist DOUGLAS MASEK whose performances have emphasized versatility in a wide range of musical styles, from classical and contemporary to jazz, have consistently garnered critical acclaim. The Los Angeles Times “...playing is smooth, sinuous, stunning, stylish, dazzling, and glowing with the requisite rich color.” The Daily Review in Oakland, California, wrote that “Masek plays with dazzling virtuosity”, while The Outlook in Santa Monica, California, declared that “Masek’s performance was marvelous...his control was almost uncanny...extraordinary musicianship”. Pamina Concerts in Barcelona, Spain, adds that “Masek’s playing is always exquisite and full of feeling and musicality”. In South Africa, The Argus wrote “Masek”s tone: beautiful and pure” and the Cape Times added “dynamic and magical”.
He has also shared the stage with contemporary artists such as: John Legend, Elvis Costello, Diana Krall, Herbie Hancock, Wynton Marsalis, Natalie Cole, Kristen Chenoweth, Christina Aguilera, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Barbara Morrison, Audra McDonald, Cher, Barry Manilow, Johnny Mathis, and Seth MacFarlane, among others. Also, performances with notable conductors such as: Gustavo Dudamel, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Kent Nagano, John Mauceri, Andre Previn, MichaelTilson Thomas, Leonard Slatkin, Jorge Mester, James Conlan, David Robertson, Carl St.Clair, Valery Gergiev, Valery Ryvkin, Jeffrey Kahane, Nir Kabaretti, Giselle Ben-Dor, Rachael Worby, JoAnn Falletta,and Marin Alsop among others.,
In addition, he has also worked on motion picture sounds tracks for John Williams, Randy Newman, David Newman, Howard Shore, Bruce Broughton, Alex North, John Barry, Basil Poledouris, Alan Silvestri, Carter Burwell, Randy Edelman, Mark Watters, and others.
With extensive concert touring in the United States, Europe, Asia, South Africa, and
South America, He has also performed as soloist at the Singapore Sun Festival, American Music Festival in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, the China International Music Festival(Beijing), the Aspen Music Festival, Ojai Music Festival, Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, the Idyllwild Arts Academy, and extensive performing throughout the Far East. Additional performances include featured solo appearances with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, Pasadena Pops Orchestra, Long Beach Symphony,
Symphony in the Glen, New West Symphony, Pasadena Symphony, Pacific Symphony,
Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra, Santa Barbara Symphony, Los Angeles Opera Company, Long Beach Opera, Ostgota Symphony(Sweden), orchestras in South Africa include: The Cape Town Symphony, National Symphony Orchestra, Free State Symphony, KwaZulu-Natal Symphony, Transvaal Philharmonic Orchestra, Transylvania Philharmonic Orchestra in Romania., and played to rave reviews as soloist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s New Music Group, performing Franco Donatoni’s “Hot”, with Esa-Pekka Salonen conducting.
Having received his Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Cincinnati College- Conservatory of Music, and his MM degree in Woodwinds from The Ohio State University, Dr. Masek completed his academic education with a Doctorate in Musical Arts from the University of Southern California.
Douglas has also recorded for Centaur, Albany, Cambria, Atlantic, Koch International, Stereophile, Summit, Navona, and Philips Classics recording companies. Additionally, he has performed on motion picture soundtracks for Sony, Warner, Paramount, Universal, Disney and 20th Century, along with television and radio broadcasts. Having premiered dozens of compositions written exclusively for him, Masek's discography includes nine CD collections. You can learn more about Douglas Masek and hear sound samples at his website: www.dougmasek.com
PROGRAM NOTES:
TANGO SOZINHO – Adrienne Albert (b. 1941)
Originally composed in July of 2020 and conceived as a piece for solo oboe, Los Angeles based composer, Adrienne Albert reworked this composition for saxophonist, Doug Masek, in 2021. “Originally, I thought the title of this work would be "Alone", as, sadly, this terrible Covid virus has forced school music programs and professional organizations to rethink the way musicians are able to play together for the foreseeable future.” ... Adrienne Albert
COLTRANE – David Heath (b. 1956)
Born in Manchester, England, David Heath began writing music in 1975, basing his music harmonically and rhythmically on the music of jazz saxophonist, John Coltrane and jazz trumpeter, Miles Davis. COLTRANE was written in 1981 and is a musical tribute to John Coltrane. The first half is blues-based while the second half is influence by North Indian music.
BEFORE TIMES – Bill Cunliffe (b. 1956)
Written for Doug Masek in 2022, by Grammy-Award winning jazz pianist and arranger Bill Cunliffe, “Before Times” is what many of us called the pre-pandemic world. But, in addition, I had the weird ear worm with the harmonic progression loosely based on a 70’s Lionel Ritchie tune called Hello. The harmony of it is very much something that could have been a passacaglia in the day.” ...Bill Cunliffe
BLUE CAPRICE – Victor Morosco (b.1936)
Born in New York City, composer and saxophonist Victor Morosco wrote BLUE CAPRICE in 1981. It was written to be a virtuosic solo similar to a Paganini caprice but based on the Blues, hence BLUE CAPRICE. A Theme and Variation premise, the work is an anthology of historical jazz with references to Bebop, Gospel, Kansas City, and Chicago styles.
