Speaking of double-headers, here are two classy matinees for fans of instrumental music from the “classic” end of the instrumental repertoire. Garrick Woods is a CPH instructor and fantastic cellist whose chops I recently enjoyed at the Eureka Symphony early this month. He’s going to act as musical director and conductor along with fellow instructor and concertmaster Holly MacDonell for a free performance by the Partnership in Music Orchestra, a cross-age combination of the Humboldt and All Seasons Orchestras at the Eureka Woman’s Club today at 2 p.m. There’s talk of Gershwin and Smetana on the program, along with others. An hour later at the Lutheran Church of Arcata, you will find the season finale concert for the
Eureka Chamber Music Series, featuring a performance of Bach’s Goldberg Variations arranged for strings performed by a diverse trio of talented players composed of cellist Amos Yang, violinist Daniel Roberts, and violin and viola technician Tom Stone. Tickets for this event cost $5 for students and $20 for the general public, and the performance includes a conversation portion with the musicians.
Music Today: Sunday, May 3
