On Wednesday, Jan. 15 from 12:10 p.m. to 12:40 p.m. the Free Admission Glendale Noon Concerts will feature cellist Maksim Velichkin performing solo works by Giovanni Gabrieli and Los Angeles composers Matthew Hetz, Scott Lasky, and George N. Gianopoulos. They will be performing in the sanctuary of Glendale City Church. For more information, email glendalesda@gmail.com or call (818) 244-7241.

Maksim Velichkin is an accomplished cellist, pianist and harpsichordist who has been active as a soloist, chamber musician and orchestra artist among an international circle featuring venerable conductors and headlining classical stars. His performances have been featured on Radio Suisse Romande, WQED FM in Pittsburgh, National Radio and Television of Uzbekistan. Moreover, as an improviser and interpreter of contemporary and popular music Maksim’s performance and recording career includes credits with Stevie Wonder, Chick Corea, Billy Childs, Burt Bacharach, Bobby McFerrin, Dwight Trible, Bitter:Sweet, Chris Botti, Bob James, Josh Groban, Red Elvises, Bernadette Peters, Natalie Cole, Alan Silvestri, Richard Thompson and many others. He performs and tours frequently with the Verbier Chamber Orchestra throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

Glendale City Church is located at 610 E. California Ave. (at Isabel Street) in Glendale.