Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
Concert to benefit retired musicians. Guest conductor Maria Theresa Rodriguez; invited pianist Santiago Lomelín. Works by Porumbescu, Chopin and Ravel.
Teatro Degollado, Friday, October 31, 8:30 p.m. 110-300 pesos.
Modern dance festival
“Fragilanimala” by Altagracia from Mexico City.
Teatro Alarife Martín Casillas, Friday, October 31, 7 p.m.
Modern dance festival
“Memorias del Viento” by Pájaro de Nube from Jalisco.
Foro de Arte y Cultura, Friday, October 31, 8:30 p.m.
Fangoria
Vanguard Spanish electronic pop duo in concert.
Teatro Diana, Friday, October 31, 9 p.m. 150-1,150 pesos.
Opera
“L’Enfant et les Sortilèges” (The child and the spells), opera by Ravel, with the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra.
Teatro Degollado, Saturday, November 1, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, November 2, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. 110-300 pesos.
Met: Live in HD
Simulcast of Bizet’s “Carmen.” Mezzosoprano Anita Rachvelishvili takes the lead role.
Teatro Diana, Saturday, November 1, 11 a.m. 100-250 pesos.
Modern dance festival
“Dance Dance Dance,” choreographed by Magdalena Leite and Aníbal Conde from Mexico City.
Teatro Alarife Martín Casillas, Saturday, November 1, 7 p.m.
Modern dance festival
The Joven Ballet de Jalisco presents a program of contemporary dance.
Foro de Arte y Cultura, Sunday, November 2, 7 p.m.
Fiddler on the Roof
Professional Mexico City production of acclaimed musical.
Teatro Diana, Thursday, November 6, 9:30 p.m. and Friday, November 7, 5:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. 300-950 pesos.
Free recitals
Weekly recitals held Tuesdays (and occasionally other days) at the city furniture museum.
Casa López Portillo (Liceo 177). 8 p.m. Free.
Martes de Musica
Classical recitals by talented musicians are held each Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. at the Degollado Theater. No tickets are sold – just turn up.
Teatro Degollado, Tuesdays. Free.
Miercoles de Danza
Free dance recitals by accomplished troupes are scheduled each Wednesday. November 12: Ensamble de Ballet Clasico de Zapopan.
Teatro Alarife Martin Casillas, Wednesdays, 8 p.m. Free.
Thursday recitals
The Guadalajara council chamber opens its doors to Thursday recitals and concerts.
Palacio Municipal de Guadalajara (Hidalgo & Alcalde, Centro), Thursdays, 8:30 p.m. Free.
Opera
“Carmen,” opera by Bizet, with the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra.
Teatro Degollado, Wednesday, November 12 and Friday, November 14, 8 p.m.; Sunday, December 16, 6:30 p.m. 100-600 pesos.
DjangoFest 2014
The inaugural DjangoFest features exponents of gypsy jazz. Playing at the concert are the Smoke Rings Quartet, Tais Toi and El 4to manouche.
Teatro Guadalajara del IMSS (Av. 16 de Septiembre 868) Thursday, November 12, 8 p.m. 90 pesos.
Yann Tiersen
French musician known for his skill in blending different instruments, primarily the guitar, synthesizer and violin. His most famous soundtrack was for the film “Amélie.”
Teatro Diana, Monday, November 17, 8:30 p.m. 450-850 pesos.
Ana Moura
Internationally acclaimed Portuguese fado singer in concert. Her album “Desfado” was chosen by London’s Sunday Times as Album of the Year for 2013 in the category of World Music.
Teatro Diana, Tuesday, November 18, 9 p.m. 150-550 pesos.
Gärtnerplatztheater Orchestra
Under the baton of principal conductor Marco Comin, this famed 77-member Munich-based orchestra plays works by Mozart, Schubert and Haydn. The concert is part of the Teatro Diana’s tenth anniversary commemorations.
Teatro Diana, Thursday, November 20, 8 p.m. 200-700 pesos.
David Garrett
German pop and crossover violinist and recording artist. Holds Guinness record as fastest violinist in the world.
Auditorio Telmex, Friday, November 21, 9 p.m. 250-1200 pesos.
Met: Live in HD
Simulcast of Rossini’s “Barber of Seville.”
Teatro Diana, Saturday, November 22, noon. 100-250 pesos.
Laura Pausini
Much-loved in Mexico, Italian pop singer-songwriter has won three Latin Grammy Awards, a Billboard Latin Music Award and four World Music Awards.
Auditorio Telmex, Saturday, November 22, 9 p.m. 240-1600 pesos.
Opera
“L`Elisir d`Amore” (Elixir of Love), opera by Donizetti, with the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra.
Teatro Degollado, Friday, November 28, 8 p.m.; Sunday, November 30, 6:30 p.m. 100-600 pesos.
Pitbull
U.S. rapper in concert.
Auditorio Telmex, Sunday, November 30, 7 p.m. 350-1690 pesos.
‘The Messiah’
Georg Friedrich Händel’s “Messiah” with the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra and the Jalisco State Choir. Juan Carlos Lomónaco is the guest conductor and Sergio Hernández directs the choir. Soloists: Dhyana Arom, soprano; Guadalupe Paz, alto; Ernesto Ramírez tenor; Carlos López, bass.
Teatro Degollado, Friday, December 5, 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 7, 12:30 p.m. 110-300 pesos.
Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
Homage to Richard Strauss: Marco Parisotto, music director; Stefan Dohr, horn (Berlín Philharmonic). Richard Strauss’ “Salome op.54: Dance of the seven veils,” “Concerto for horn no.2, TrV 283 in E-flat major” and “Ein Heldenleben, op.40.”
Teatro Degollado, Friday, December 12, 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 14, 12:30 p.m.