Hope College Great Performance Series 2000-2001 

Bridgman/Packer Sept. 25
This dyanmic New York dance
duo will present original works
with Grammy-award winning
percussionist Glen Velez.
A unique combination -- an
unforgettable performance.

Behind the Broken Words
March 12 Emmy-award winning
and Oscar nominated actors
Roscoe Lee Browne and
Anthony Zerbe present a
powerful evening of 20th-century
literature, drama, and comedy.
Presented in conjunction with
the Visiting Writer Series.

Center City Brass Oct. 20
A brass quintet setting new standards
of artistry. Performing a wide range
of musical styles, from Bach to
Bernstein to Bozza, with equal
command.

Triple Helix Nov. 3
"This listener has heard
many trios...but never
anything to surpass the
Triple Helix," said the
Boston Globe. Includes
former Lydian String
member and Holland
resident, Rhonda Rider.

Saffire -- The Uppity Blues
Women Dec. 6 Alligator recording
artists and W.C Handy Award
winners, these three performers
are redefining accoustic blues
"with enough attitude to make
Dennis Rodman blush." - Bonus
Blues Event!

Quartetto Gelato Feb.6
Forget everything you
know about a classical
quartet. This Candian
band has created a dedicated
following with their recordings
and performances. From
classical masterworks and
operatic arias to Danny Boy"
and gypsy fiddling, this
group is pure talent
and pure entertainment.

Anonymous 4 April 24
These leaders in medevial
chant have seen all of their
recordings hit Billboard's top
ten classical chart. Recently
they have worked with
contemporary composers,
continuing to produce an
unbelievable sound.