2024 -2025​ Season

Kerri Ryan, Assistant Principal Viola, The Philadelphia Orchestra

Michael Franz, Bass, The Philadelphia Orchestra

October, 2024                                                                                                        

May, 2025 -   "The level of dedication shown by the musicians of Orchestra Concordia and Maestra Cheng made for a wonderful experience for me as a soloist. Their willingness to program a rare concerto for double bass demonstrates their adventurous side!"

2023 -2024 Season

Patrick Williams, Associate Principal Flute, The Philadelphia Orchestra

"Orchestra Concordia is a lovely group of people and musicians. It was an absolute pleasure to perform with them!"                                       
Patrick Williams, Associate Principal Flute, The Philadelphia Orchestra
October, 2023

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Nitzan Haroz, Principal Trombone, The Philadelphia Orchestra

May, 2024

The Gala Anniversary Season 2022 - 2023

Photo by Steven Goldblatt

"Thank you, Maestro Gary White and Orchestra Concordia, for your inspired music making, for our joyful and responsive rehearsals and performance, and for inviting me to join you in your momentous 5th anniversary season! Congratulations on this milestone and best wishes for a continued thriving future"    
~ Yumi Kendall, 
​Assistant Principal Cello, The Philadelphia Orchestra
May, 2023

photo by Lisa Marie Mazzucco

TIM RENNER, BARITONE

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CORO DA CAPO

​"The Tchaikovsky Concerto that I recently performed with Orchestra Concordia and Maestro Gary White was a completely joyful experience. Every one of us on stage played our hearts out and even before the final notes had faded, the full house exuberantly jumped to their feet for a rousing standing ovation!"  
~ David Kim, Concertmaster, The Philadelphia Orchestra
November, 2022

photo by Allie Skylar

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We felt honored to have Hirono Oka with us when we returned from the pandemic to in person concerts.

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"How wonderful and exciting it was to be a part of Orchestra Concordia’s first concert back in person! I felt so welcomed by every talented musician on stage and the audience’s reception was so warm and supportive. Thank you so much for asking me to perform Rachmaninov’s Vocalise with the orchestra for the people we lost during the pandemic. It was a truly unforgettable experience…"  
                                                                                            ~ Hirono Oka, Violinist, from the Philadelphia Orchestra

  2019 -2020 Season

JONATHAN BLUMENFELD Photo by Jessica Griffen/Philadelphia Orchestra

"Playing a concerto with orchestra is something I have rarely ever done, but Gary White and the orchestra were very supportive, and made me feel very welcome plus calmer!"    
​                                                                ~   Jonathan Blumenfeld, Oboist, from the Philadelphia Orchestra

  2018 - 2019 Season

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Photo by Steve Goldblatt Photography

Rachel Ku, Viola -  from the Philadelphia Orchestra

Rachel Ku, Violist, from the Philadelphia Orchestra ~
"It was such a treat for me to perform as soloist with Maestro Gary White and Orchestra Concordia! Every member of the orchestra made me feel so welcomed, and I truly appreciate their artistry and flexibility in making this experience a very fulfilling one for me personally."

Photo by Jessica Griffin/Philadelphia Orchestra

Jeffrey Lang, Horn, from the Philadelphia Orchestra ~
“Orchestra Concordia was such an enthusiastic and kind group of highly talented musicians. I enjoyed every minute with them! Bravo to Gary White for bringing great music to the community.”

  2017 - 2018 Season

Photo by Steve Goldblatt

Derek Barnes, Cellist from the Philadelphia Orchestra

Photo by Steve Goldblatt

Richard Amoroso, Violinist from the Philadelphia Orchestra  ~
"​My experience with Orchestra Concordia was fantastic. Playing as a soloist with an orchestra is always an opportunity and privilege. But collaborating with Gary and the high level of the musicians was a very special experience for me."

2016 - 2017 Season

Photo by Steve Goldblatt

Shelley Showers, Horn, from the Philadelphia Orchestra ~
"I was honored to be invited to perform as Horn Soloist for Orchestra Concordia's Inaugural Concert. What a pleasure it was to perform with these wonderful musicians under the capable leadership of Music Director, Gary White!" 

Photo by Steve Goldblatt

Elissa Berardi, Baroque Recorder Virtuoso