Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
Martin Panteleev conducts Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 3 in D major, Op. 29 and Chopin’s Piano Concerto No 2 in F minor, Op 21. Daniela Liebman, 13, is the invited pianist.
Teatro Degollado, Friday, October 9, 8:30 p.m. and Sunday October 11, 12:30 p.m. 110-200 pesos.
Andre Riu
Dutch violinist and conductor best known for creating the waltz-playing Johann Strauss Orchestra. Together they have turned classical and waltz music into a worldwide concert touring act, as successful as some of the biggest global pop and rock music acts.
Auditorio Telmex, Saturday, October 10, 9 p.m. and Sunday, October 11, 8 p.m. 350-1,850 pesos.
UdG folk dance
The renowned Ballet Folklorico de la Universidad de Guadalajara concludes its summer/fall season.
Teatro Degollado, Sunday, October 11, 6 p.m. 80-350 pesos.
Contemporary music
Local bands offer free “jam sessions” in these new Monday evening presentations.
Teatro Alarife Martin Casillas, Mondays, October 12, 19, 26, 8 p.m. Free
Tuesday opera
The free classical music series Martes de Musica y Opera continues through October at the Teatro Alarife Martin Casillas. No tickets are sold, just turn up. October 13: Noche de Guitarra Canadiense with guitarist Dale Kavanagh. October 20: Concierto a Piano Solo with Jose Luis Altamirano (piano). October 27: Opera, Mexico y el Mundo with Mauro Calderon (tenor). Viviana Baez (soprano) and Aldo Delgadillo (organ).
Teatro Alarife Martin Casillas, Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Free
Free Thursday dance
Free dance presentations by accomplished groups are held each Thursday.
Teatro Alarife Martin Casillas, Thursdays, 8 p.m. Free
More folk dance
Guadalajara city hall’s Ballet Folclorico Guadalajara finishes its summer series. The theme of their season is “Cielito Lindo.”
Teatro Degollado, Thursday, October 15, 8 p.m. 80-200 pesos.
Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
Eckart Preu of Germany conducts Ferde Grofe’s Grand Canyon Suite, William Schuman’s American Festival Overture, Bela Bartok’s Piano Concerto No. 1 and Jose Pablo Moncayo’s Cumbres. Canadian Sheng Cai (above) is the invited pianist.
Teatro Degollado, Friday, October 16, 8:30 p.m. and Sunday October 18, 12:30 p.m. 110-200 pesos.
Live from the Met
The live simulcast from New York Metropolitan Opera is Verdi’s “Othello” with Aleksandr Antonenko in the leading role and Sonya Yoncheva as Desdemona.
Teatro Diana, Saturday, October 17, 11:55 a.m. 100-250 pesos.
Liaoning Ballet of China
China’s only northern ballet presents “Spartacus,” a ballet by Aram Khachaturian that follows the exploits of the leader of the slave uprising against the Romans known as the Third Servile War.
Auditorio Telmex, Saturday, October 17, 8:30 p.m.
Mocedades
Spanish singing group formed in 1968 still enjoy a large following in Mexico.
Teatro Diana, Sunday, October 18, 6 p.m. 250-800 pesos.
Pokemon Symphonic Evolutions
The Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra presents orchestrated music from Pokemon games over the years and other popular songs from the world of Pokemon. The name “Symphonic Evolutions” refers not only to the concert program but also to the constant change in the Pokemon series, which began as a pair of video games for the original Game Boy, and now spans video games, trading card games, animated television shows and movies, comic books and toys.
Auditorio Telmex, Wednesday, October 21, 9 p.m. 550-1,300 pesos.
Bad Boy Blues
Popular local blues band in concert.
Teatro Guadalajara IMSS (16 de Septiembre 868), Wednesday, October 21, 7 p.m. Free (obtain tickets previously at IMSS facilities at Belisario Domínguez 1000, or 16 de Septiembre 868).
Lila Downs
Mexican-American singer presents her latest studio work: “Balas y Chocolate,” a homage to the Mexican festival of Day of the Dead.
Teatro Diana, Friday, October 30, 9 p.m. 280-950 pesos.
Live from the Met
The third New York Met live simulcast of the season is Wagner’s “Tannhäuser” with Johan Botha and soprano Eva-Maria Westbroek.
Teatro Diana, Saturday, October 31, 10 a.m. 100-250 pesos.
Alan Parsons Live Project
British-born audio engineer, songwriter, musician and record producer brings his Greatest Hits Tour to town. Perhaps best known for engineering the classic Pink Floyd album “The Dark Side of the Moon,” Parsons also had a number of important hits, including “Games People Play.”
Teatro Diana, Tuesday, November 3, 9 p.m. 250-1,000 pesos.
Fito Paez
Argentine rock and roll pianist, lyricist, singer-songwriter in concert.
Teatro Diana, Thursday, November 5, 9 p.m. 350-1,200 pesos.
Mana
Mexico’s most popular rock band, natives of Guadalajara. are sure to sell out.
Auditorio Telmex, Friday, November 13, 9 p.m. and Saturday, November 14, 9 p.m. 550-1,900 pesos.
GR RECOMMENDS:Dale Kavanagh
Canadian Dale Kavanagh is acclaimed as one of the guitar world’s most gifted interpreters. She is a multiple competition prize winner, has given more than 1,000 recitals in more than 40 countries, and is a regular recitalist and teacher in music festivals throughout Europe, North and South America, and Asia.
Kavanagh is part of the Amadeus Guitar Duo with German guitarist Thomas Kirchhoff, and has recorded 17 CDs to date. She held the position of “Musician in Residence” at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia – her alma mater – between 2003-2010.
Teatro Alarife Martin Casillas, Tuesday, October 13, 8 p.m. Free.