Tuesday, February 24, 2026

GLENDALE NOON CONCERTS (Live in person free concerts) 3/4/26

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 MARCH 4, 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 MARCH 4, 2026 at 12:10-12:40 pm PT  



Violin Duo Recital

Chloe Chiu

Sheng-Ching Hsu

 

Jean- Marie Leclair (French, 1697-1764)
Sonata for Two Violins, Op.3 No.4
Allegro assai
Aria. Andante grazioso
Gigue, Allegro moderato
Johann Wenzel Kalliwoda (Bohemian, 1801-1866)
Duo in B-flat, No. 1, Op.181
Allegro Vivace
Adagio
Allegro assai
Kenji Bunch (American, b. 1973)
3 American Folk Hymns for 2 Violins
The three hymns are: What Wondrous Love Is This; In Lonely Mountain Ways; and I Come With Joy. A calm Prologue and majestic Finale frame the piece.
Originally written for two violas by composer-violist Kenji Bunch.



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 event page:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1972744014125421 

Preview of the next concert:

Wednesday MARCH 18, 2026 at 12:10-12:40 pm

Brendan White Piano Recital

Program: 

The Cascades -Scott Joplin

The Entertainer  - Joplin

Bethena - Joplin

Three Preludes - George Gershwin

Pine Apple Rag- Joplin

Graceful Ghost Rag- William Bolcom

Maple Leaf Rag- Joplin 

 

ARTIST BIOS:

Chloe Chiu is an accomplished violinist and dedicated educator. Born in Taiwan, she 

made her solo concerto debut with an orchestra at the age of 11 and has since made her 

appearances in recitals, chamber music  concerts across North America, Europe,

Australia, and Asia.

Currently, she is a member of several symphony orchestras including the Santa Barbara

Symphony, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, and Long Beach Symphony. She also regularly

collaborates with film composers and engages in diverse musical performances.

Ms. Chiu received full scholarships to prestigious institutions, earning a Master of Music

degree from Johns Hopkins University's Peabody Institute and a Bachelor of Music 

degree from the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory in Singapore. She further refined her 

artistry through the Graduate Certificate Program at the University of Southern 

California.

Her teachers include world-renowned violinists Victor Danchenko, former New York 

Phil concertmaster Glenn Dicterow, soloist Qian Zhou, and LA Philharmonic associate

concertmaster Bing Wang. she also received chamber music training  with the

prestigious Tang Quartet in Singapore, Paul Katz, and Karen Dreyfuss at  USC, where he

string quartet was invited to perform at the Franco-American Music Festival in

Missillac, France.

As a violin instructor, Ms. Chiu is passionate about cultivating a supportive, structured,

and inspiring learning environment. She emphasizes both technical excellence and

musical expression, guiding her students to excel in auditions, competitions, and

performances.

Ms. Chiu's instrument is generously sponsored by the Rin Collection in Singapore. 

 

A firm believer in the power of music, Sheng-Ching Hsu created “S-C Sidewalk Performance” where she brought live music to the street corners of West LA during the pandemic. “S-C Sidewalk Performance” brought comfort and hope to many people during the time of isolation, and was featured on KTTV Fox 11 Los Angeles and EliteGen Magazine in Toronto, Canada. Her story was also made into a documentary by “Aria’s Lens” in China.

A native of Taiwan and currently based in Los Angeles, Sheng-Ching is a member of Delirium Musicum, California Symphony and New West Symphony. She serves as concertmaster in Iranshahr Orchestra and guest principal 2nd violin of St. Matthew's Chamber Orchestra. Sheng-Ching serves as a faculty at California State University - Long Beach, as well as Colburn Community School of Performing Arts. Sheng-Ching is also a sought-after music arranger. Her latest commissions include the National Anthem for the New York Knicks’ Lunar New Year Game in Madison Square Garden. Sheng-Ching earned her degrees in Stony Brook University, The Juilliard School, and Mannes School of Music. Her major teachers include Catherine Cho, Aaron Rosand, Christina Khimm, and Arnaud Sussmann. Sheng-Ching’s instruments were generously sponsored by CHIMEI foundation in Taiwan throughout her studies.  (www.shengchinghsu.com)

 

 

 

 

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