Moulin Rouge
Semi-pro production of work based on 2001 film by Baz Luhrmann. Featuring live music from the Orquesta Sinfonica Juvenil de Guadalajara.
Teatro Galerias (Av. Lapizlazuli 3345, across from Plaza del Sol), Saturday, September 16, 7 p.m. 250-400 pesos.
Folk dance
Regarded as the best folk dance troupe in Mexico, the Ballet Folklorico of the Universidad de Guadalajara finishes another season of summer shows on Sunday evenings. See dances from all over the country, as well as emotive local favorites, such as the “Jarabe Tapatio” and “La Culebra.”
Teatro Degollado, Sunday, September 17, 6 p.m. 100-420 pesos.
Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
The state orchestra gets its fall season underway with a special program dedicated to Mexican composers. Topping the bill will be Jose Pablo Moncayo’s moving “Huapango” composition. Also pieces by Silvestre Revueltas and Arturo Marquez. Young, locally-born composer Juan Pablo Contreras will be on hand to conduct the Guadalajara debut of his latest work, “Mariachitlan.” JPO Musical Director Marco Parisotto takes the baton and Carlos Prieto, one of Mexico’s leading cellists, is the invited soloist.
Teatro Degollado, Sunday, September 17, 12:30 p.m. 110-200 pesos.
Monday concerts
Concerts/recitals are held each Monday at this classy and relatively new cultural complex to the north of the city. September 18: Charlie Jazz interprets Frank Sinatra (part 2). September 25: Canadian violinist Chris Wilshere (above), accompanied by the Orquesta Sinfónica Juvenil de Guadalajara.
Palcco, Mondays, 8 p.m. 100 pesos.
Tuesday recitals
The Jalisco Culture Secretariat’s “Martes de Música y Ópera” series showcases talented classical musicians at free-of-charge Tuesday evening recitals. September 19: Recital with Virginia Mora (soprano), Edna Alatorre Lobato (mezzo-soprano) and Fernando López Hernádez (tenor), accompanied by Jorge Luis Godínez on piano. Pieces by Puccini, Donizetti, Offenbach, Rachmaninoff, María Grever and others. September 26: Recital in honor of music teacher Leonor Montijo Beraud, winner of the Jalisco 2010 Culture Prize, with Róbert Márkus (violin), Manuel Olivares (viola), Yalissa Cruz Espino (cello), Rosa Maria Valdez (piano).
Teatro Alarife Martín Casillas, Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Free.
Contemporary dance
Rafael Carlín y Compañía present a kinesthetic interpretation of Renaissance painter Sandro Botticelli’s “La Primavera” (Spring).
Teatro Experimental de Jalisco (entrance to Parque Agua Azul on Calzada Independencia), Wednesday, September 20, 27, 8 p.m.
Thursday Dance
Weekly performances by a variety of modern and classic dance troupes. September 21: Compañía Rojo Flamenco. September 28: more flamenco.
Teatro Alarife Martín Casillas, Thursdays, 8 p.m. Free.
Lila Downs
Concert by widely acclaimed Mexican-American singer-songwriter who works in multiple genres, including Mexican traditional and popular music.
Teatro Diana, Friday, September 22, 9 p.m. 350-1,200 pesos.
Andre Rieu
Concert by popular Dutch violinist, who directs his own orchestra. His melodramatic stage performances and rock-star demeanor have been widely associated with a revival of waltz music.
Auditorio Telmex, Saturday, September 23, 9 p.m. and Sunday, September 24, 8 p.m. 375-1,900 pesos.
Swan Lake
Moscow State Ballet returns to present classic work.
Auditorio Telmex, Friday, September 29, 9 p.m. 300-650 pesos.
Cinema Paraiso& Amelie
Musical scores from both award-winning films played by pianist Roberto Salomon. Cinema Paraiso at 4 p.m. and Amelie at 7:30 p.m.
Teatro Diana, Sunday, October 1. 200-380 pesos each performance.
Camila Meza Quartet
Concert by Chilean-born jazz vocalist, guitarist and songwriter, described as “one of New York’s best kept secrets.”
Teatro Vivian Blumenthal (Tomas V. Gomez 125), Thursday, October 5, 9 p.m. 250 pesos (in advance), 350 pesos at door.
Def Leppard
One of the most iconic heavy metal bands in concert.
Auditorio Telmex, Thursday, October 5, 9 p.m. 650-1,550 pesos.
The Met: Live in HD
The Metropolitan Opera’s award-winning series of high-definition live simulcasts begins its 12th season with a new production of Bellini’s “Norma,” directed by Sir David McVicar and conducted by Carlo Rizzi, starring Sondra Radvanovsky.
Teatro Diana, Saturday, October 7, 11:55 a.m. 100-250 pesos.
The Met: Live in HD
The Metropolitan Opera presents Mozart’s masterpiece, “Die Zauberflöte” (The Magic Flute). Met Music Director Emeritus James Levinec onducts Tony Award winner Julie Taymor’s production.
Teatro Diana, Saturday, October 14, noon. 100-250 pesos.
Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
Fall season continues with program titled “Hungarian Impressions.” Works by Kodaly, Liszt, Brahms (Hungarian Dances 1, 4, 5, 6 and 7) and Bartok. Guest pianist Daniela Liebman.
Teatro Degollado, Thursday, October 19, 8:30 p.m.
GR RECOMMENDS: Ballet de Jalisco
The Ballet Jalisco, the only professional classical troupe in the state, teams up with the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra to present the renowned work based on the play by William Shakespeare. Caution: Tickets for these shows are selling fast.
Teatro Degollado, Friday, September 22, 8:30 p.m.; Saturday, September 23, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, September 24, 12:30 p.m. 100-400 pesos.