Sharon Farber News

Now celebrating their Fifth Anniversary Season, the Glendale Philharmonic Association and Positive Motions Foundation will present Positive Motions Concert Series, Ruslan Biryukov, Artistic Director in a concert performed by THE GLENDALE TRIO, consisting of Roberto Cani, Violinist and Los Angeles Opera Orchestra Concertmaster, Armen Guzelimian, Pianist and Ruslan Biryukov, Cellist.

Ruslan Biryukov, renowned cellist, mentor and pedagogue will appear as the Cello Soloist in the World Premiere Performance of composer Masatoshi Mitsumoto's 2nd Cello Concerto, Jan. 11, which will be the centerpiece of a program presented by the Cal State LA Department of Music, Theatre and Dance and the Olympia Philharmonic Society in a concert entitled, "FROM BEETHOVEN TO MITSUMOTO," featuring the CalStateLA Symphony Orchestra and Olympia Youth Orchestra performing together in concert under the baton of Fung Ho, Music Director and Conductor.

Glendale Philharmonic Association and Positive Motions Foundation proudly present The Fifth Anniversary Season of the Glendale Philharmonic Orchestra and Positive Motions Concert Series, founded five years ago by renowned and critically acclaimed Russian cellist, Ruslan Biryukov.

Jewish Life Television (JLTV) will broadcast highlights of Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur services held at Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts at the Saban Theatre, coast-to-coast on the eve of Yom Kippur

Jewish Life Television (JLTV) will broadcast highlights of Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur services held at Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts at the Saban Theatre, coast-to-coast on the eve of Yom Kippur

Check out photos from the 2014 Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards Gala at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel on June 20, 2014 in Los Angeles, California.

Nearly eleven hundred people filled Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts at the Saban Theatre on Friday evening, June 13, 2014 for an International Evening of Music and Remembrance honoring Holocaust survivor and member of the Dutch Resistance, Curt Lowens, who saved 125 Jewish children and two downed American pilots during the Holocaust. Composer Sharon Farber's Bestemming: Concerto for Cello, Orchestra and Narration, which Curt Lowens served as the inspiration for, was performed with Lowens appearing as the Narrator, along with Ruslan Biryukov who appeared as the Cello Soloist, supported by the Glendale Philharmonic Orchestra led by Conductor Frank Fetta.

Los Angeles Museum of The Holocaust along with Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts at the Saban Theatre will proudly present an international program of music and remembrance featuring Emmy Award-nominated composer Sharon Farber's Bestemming: Concerto for Cello, Orchestra and Narration. Conceived as a bridge-builder between cultures, the performance of the concerto will bring together the consul generals of Germany, the Netherlands and the Office of the Israeli Consulate in Los Angeles, as well as members of SAG-AFTRA to unite against oppression in support of Holocaust survivors everywhere. Other supportive organizations which will be in attendance include, Jewish World Watch, the Daniel Pearl Foundation and Steinway Gallery of West Hollywood.

GAL LUSKY, CEO and Founder of Israeli Flying Aid (IFA), a non-profit volunteer group providing humanitarian life-saving aid and relief to communities in areas stricken by natural disaster or territorial conflicts, will travel from the war-town Syrian and Jordanian border where one million refugee children have fled from chemical bombings, to be one of four special guests of RABBI DAVID BARON at Yom Kippur High Holy Day Services on the Eve of Yom Kippur (Kol Nidre) today, September 13, 2013 (5774) at 8:00 p.m. at the Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts at the Saban Theatre

Jewish Life Television (JLTV) will broadcast highlights of Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur services held at Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts at the Saban Theatre, coast-to-coast on the eve of Yom Kippur (Kol Nidre), today, September 13, 2013

GAL LUSKY, CEO and Founder of Israeli Flying Aid (IFA), a non-profit volunteer group providing humanitarian life-saving aid and relief to communities in areas stricken by natural disaster or territorial conflicts, will travel from the war-town Syrian and Jordanian border where one million refugee children have fled from chemical bombings, to be one of four special guests of RABBI DAVID BARON at Yom Kippur High Holy Day Services on the Eve of Yom Kippur (Kol Nidre) on Friday, September 13, 2013 (5774) at 8:00 p.m. at the Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts at the Saban Theatre; 8440 Wilshire Boulevard; Beverly Hills, CA 90211. Lusky is currently providing food and medical assistance to children on the Syrian/Jordanian border.

ELA WEISSBERGER, one of the few living Holocaust survivors of the Terezin (Teresienstadt) Concentration Camp and star of the children's opera, "Brundibar," will be a special guest of Rabbi David Baron at Yom Kippur High Holy Day Services on the Eve of Yom Kippur (Kol Nidre) today, September 25, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. at the Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts at the Saban Theatre; 8440 Wilshire Boulevard; Beverly Hills, Calif.

ELA WEISSBERGER, one of the few living Holocaust survivors of the Terezin (Teresienstadt) Concentration Camp and star of the children's opera, "Brundibar," will be a special guest of Rabbi David Baron at Yom Kippur High Holy Day Services on the Eve of Yom Kippur (Kol Nidre) on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. at the Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts at the Saban Theatre; 8440 Wilshire Boulevard; Beverly Hills, Calif. Other special guests include Josh Fattal, Laurie Rubin, Ilysia Pierce, Jordan Bennett and more.

The first Ethiopian member of the Israeli Parliament, Shlomo Molla, recently named Deputy Speaker in August 2011, will be a special guest of Rabbi David Baron at Yom Kippur High Holy Day Services tonight at 8:30 p.m. at the Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts

The first Ethiopian member of the Israeli Parliament, Shlomo Molla, recently named Deputy Speaker in August 2011, will be a special guest of Rabbi David Baron at Yom Kippur High Holy Day Services on Friday, October 7, 2011 at 8:30 p.m. at the Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts

Ruslan Biryukov, Producer of Positive Motions Concert Series announced today the slate for the Second Annual Season for Positive Motions Concert Series and the Glendale Philharmonic Orchestra, led by Mikael Avetisyan, Artistic Director and Principal Conductor. 2010 - 2011 Season Media Sponsors include: Armenian Media Network, including Horizon Armenian Television and Asbarez Newspaper, and Panorama Media Group.

Ruslan Biryukov, Producer of Positive Motions Concert Series announced today the slate for the Second Annual Season for Positive Motions Concert Series and the Glendale Philharmonic Orchestra, led by Mikael Avetisyan, Artistic Director and Principal Conductor. 2010 - 2011 Season Media Sponsors include: Armenian Media Network, including Horizon Armenian Television and Asbarez Newspaper, and Panorama Media Group.

Ruslan Biryukov, Producer of Positive Motions Concert Series announced today the slate for the Second Annual Season for Positive Motions Concert Series and the Glendale Philharmonic Orchestra, led by Mikael Avetisyan, Artistic Director and Principal Conductor. 2010 - 2011 Season Media Sponsors include: Armenian Media Network, including Horizon Armenian Television and Asbarez Newspaper, and Panorama Media Group.

Calling all dance fans, friends and alumni: Keshet Chaim Dance Ensemble celebrates 25 years as the premier American-Israeli contemporary dance troupe in the United States. In salute, the troupe presents Keshet For Life: 25 Years and Counting on Sunday, February 1 at 7 pm at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza.