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On Sunday, April 22 at 3pm, Concordia Chamber Players will present its final concert of the 2000-2001 season at the Stephen Buck Theater on the grounds of New Hope-Solebury High School on West Bridge Street (Route 179) in New Hope. As in the October and February concerts, the renowned chamber musicians are expected to perform with a passion that takes the audience’s breath away. To encourage children’s enjoyment and introduce them to classical music, children are admitted free with a reservation and an adult ticket. Tickets are $20 and may be reserved by calling 215-297-5972 or on line at www.concordiaplayers.org Founded in 1997 by artistic director Michelle Djokic, Concordia has presented artists who are among the world’s most respected chamber musicians; professionals who regularly play the best venues in the world such as the Philadelphia Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, Lincoln Center Chamber Music Society and the Boston Chamber Music Society Orchestras. This season alone has brought, among others, Ani Kavafian, Carmit Zori, Cynthia Phelps, Carter Brey and William Wolfram. The program for the April 22 concert will pay tribute to some of the most significant chamber music landmarks of the early 20th century — Suite for Unaccompanied Cello by

“Concordia Chamber Players are so good, you simply have to hear them to believe it!” said Laura Hahn, president of Concordia’s Board of Directors, who, along with musician and artistic director Michelle Djokic, is the driving force behind the ensemble. Concordia also is supported by many other individuals, businesses, and organizations, most notably Partners in Progress (PIP), which sponsors activities that benefit the community. “The season will be phenomenal,” said Ms. Hahn, looking forward to Concordia’s 2000-2001 concert series. “Michelle has invited musicians with outstanding credentials. Their biographies read like the who’s who of exceptional musicians, playing with and at the best venues around the world.” Last season’s concert series was highlighted by violinist David Kim, concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra. .As members and supporters of the New Hope-Lambertville community’s own chamber group prepare for the opening of the 2000-2001 season, they anticipate another outstanding concert series featuring world-class musicians. Ms. Djokic has attracted eminent colleagues to be part of the ensemble because of their friendship with her and their desire to visit New Hope, which they view as a traditional haven for visual and performing artists and their aficionados. The season begins 3 p.m., Sunday, October 29, at the

New Hope, PA. February 27, 2000. Concordia Chamber Player’s second concert this season will again present David Kim, Concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra, as a soloist in the April concert. The virtuosity of David Kim will be displayed in the Bach Sonata No.2 in A minor for unaccompanied violin. Then the Piano Trio of Ravel features William Wolfram with David Kim and Michelle Djokic, cello. After intermission, Choong-Jin Chang, viola, joins the trio for the Piano Quartet in G minor, Opus 25, of Johannes Brahms. The Concert is on Sunday April 16th, 3pm, at the New Hope-Solebury High School Stephen Buck Theater. The Philadelphia Inquirer’s excellent review of Concordia’s February concert noted the concert as a “Return to Yesteryear’s Salons” and “Kim played…with authority and eloquence” The Concordia Chamber Players was founded by Michelle Djokic, a world class cellist who debuted at age 13 with the Philadelphia Orchestra, whose roots are in New Hope. Having played with the best, all over the world, Michelle can bring to New Hope a caliber of music and musicians otherwise unavailable to our area. The Concordia musicians’ schedules take them to the world’s greatest concert venues. They come to New Hope because of their

New Hope, PA. January 10, 2000. Since 1997 David Kim has joined Michelle Djokic, Artistic Director of Concordia Chamber Players, in the creation of a remarkable music series presenting the world’s finest musicians in the intimate atmosphere of the small river town of New Hope, PA. Despite the heavy demands of his recent appointment as Concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Kim will continue his association with Concordia for the 2000 series concerts. The first of that series is February 13 and will feature the theme of romance in honor of Valentines Day. Joining Kim (violin) and Djokic (cello) are Gail Niwa (piano) and Richard Lalli (Baritone). The program begins with a romantic selection of songs sung by Richard Lalli, followed by the D Minor piano trio of Anton Arensky. The concert begins at 3pm at the New Hope Solebury High School auditorium. Tickets can be secured by calling 215-297-5972 or www.concordiaplayers.org. Background: This is a very exciting time in the development of Concordia. Since its inception in 1997, its previous concerts were outstandingly successful, bringing to the community world class performers and performances. Never before has the community had access to such quality musicians nor such exquisite musical experiences inherent