International soloist Eriko Daimo will display her dazzling virtuosity
during a concert in Arcata at 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 6, at the
Arcata Playhouse. Doors open at 7:30.
The Japanese musician with captivating charisma and numerous prizes has
given solo concert performances around the world. She is a force among
today's generation of players of marimbas--large percussion instruments
similar to xylophones but with keyboards crafted out of Honduras
rosewood.
She is playing an instrument crafted by Marimba One, based in Arcata and
considered the maker of the world's finest marimbas. It has been the
choice for years of Daimo, who says: "I feel that the marimbas of
Marimba One are alive...the instrument itself seems to create a variety
of gorgeous, deep, warm, glittering and profound sounds.
"I can feel my emotion flowing through the instrument," she adds.
Come hear her play solo and with special guest Pius Cheung. Tickets are
$15/$12, available at Wildberries Market or at the door.