Hope College Great Performance Series 2002-2003

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Gus Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago
Sept. 19 8pm Knickerbocker Theatre
We didn’t have to go far to find one of best jazz dance companies in the country. Setting the standard for over 30 years, GGJDC continues to breathe new life into jazz dance. A Heartland Arts Fund Program supported by the National Endowment for the Arts and Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs.

Wang Xiaohan Oct. 17, 8pm
Dimnent Chapel

A finalist in the 2002 Van Cliburn Piano competition, this 20-year-old from China is quickly capturing the attention of the United States. A composer as well, Wang surprised the audience and judges by performing one of his own pieces during the competition. Daring and talented.

Ahn Trio
Nov. 6, 8pm, Dimnent Chapel

These three sisters from Korea have captured the attention of Time Magazine, appeared on MTV, and are known for their fresh approach to classical music. But these Juilliard-trained sisters are first and foremost a talented trio.
“Their rhapsodic playing communicates great joy.” Chamber Music America

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Oleksiy Koltakov
March 6, 8pm
Dimnent Chapel

This 21-one -year-old Ukrainian pianist is the second of our Van Cliburn Piano Competition finalists.
“Koltakov may not look the part, but he’s another exemplar of the powerful Russian sound.” The Oregonian

Los Angeles Guitar Quartet
Feb. 18, 8pm Dimnent Chapel
The guitar quartet. LAGQ members are consummate musicians on their own, and collectively a force that has not been matched. A concert that will appeal to all music lovers. “They’ll blow you away.” Guitar Player Magazine

Anthony Zerbe in
“It’s All Done with Mirrors”
Jan 11, 7PM
Knickerbocker Theatre

He’s back! After a stunning performance with Roscoe Lee Browne two years ago, Emmy-winning Zerbe returns in his one-man show on E.E. Cummings. Plus, thanks to Patrons for the Arts, Zerbe will spend a week on campus working with Hope students on their own spoken word performance.
“This must have been what it was like when Homer talked with a crowd.” Harvard University

Camerata Sweden
April 4, 8pm
Dimnent Chapel

A chamber orchestra without a conductor. Camerata Sweden has established themselves as one of the best after 25 years of performances. “There’s elegance, bravura, triumphant collaboration.” The New York Times