Romeo & Juliet
The Ballet Jalisco, the only professional classical troupe in the state, teams up with the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra to present the renowned work by Sergei Prokofiev, based on the play by William Shakespeare.
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.
Monday concerts
Concerts/recitals are held each Monday at this classy and relatively new cultural complex to the north of the city. September 25: Canadian violinist Chris Wilshere, 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 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 27, 8 p.m.
Thursday Dance
Weekly performances by a variety of modern and classic dance troupes. September 28: more flamenco.
Teatro Alarife Martín Casillas, Thursdays, 8 p.m. Free.
Swan Lake
Moscow State Ballet returns to present the classic work.
Auditorio Telmex, Friday, September 29, 9 p.m. 300-650 pesos.
Festival del Raíz
Concert celebrating a new generation of talented Mexican musicians who are creating their own unique sound. Featuring La Santa Cecilia, La Rumorosa and David Aguilar, with invited guests.
Teatro Diana, Friday, September 29, 8 p.m. 500-1,200 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 for each performance.
Camila Meza Quartet
Concert by Chilean-born jazz vocalist, guitarist and songwriter, described as “one of New York’s best kept secrets.” The New York Times said “Traces,” her first CD released last year, highlighted her “streamlined poise, evident in both her singing and her harmonically astute guitar solos.”
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. Golda Schultz makes her Met debut as Pamina with Kathryn Lewek as the Queen of the Night, Charles Castronovoas the fairy tale prince Tamino, Markus Werbaas the bird-catching Papageno.
Teatro Diana, Saturday, October 14, noon. 100-250 pesos.
Fifth Harmony
U.S. girl group from Miami rose to fame after appearing in 2012 X Factor.
Auditorio Telmex, Thursday, October 12, 8:30 p.m. 480-1,420 pesos.
Bryan Adams
Concert by long-lasting Canadian rocker best known for 80s and 90s hits such as ”Summer of ‘69”and “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You.”
Auditorio Telmex, Sunday, October 15, 8 p.m. 350-1,600 pesos.
Ballet Pecs
Famed Hungarian ballet troupe presents the most popular pieces from two works: Carmen and Carmina Burana.
Teatro Diana, Sunday, October 15, 86 p.m. 250-600 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 (above).
Teatro Degollado, Thursday, October 19, 8:30 p.m. 110-200 pesos.
Placido Domingo
Superstar tenor, now in his 76th year but still of fine voice, opens the University of Guadalajara’s new cultural complex. Domingo will be joined by past winners of his Operalia competition for up-and-coming young opera singers.
Conjunto de Artes Escénicas (Periferico and Prolongacion Laureles), Saturday, October 21, 7 p.m. 500-4,000 pesos.
Romance
A romantic interlude with Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlan and the Rondalla Motivos,
Teatro Diana, Sunday, October 22, 6 p.m. 250-600 pesos. 300-600 pesos.
Isaac Hernandez
Two presentations at the new University of Guadalajara cultural complex by the Tapatio ballet dancer who has risen to great fame and acclaim and is now a principal with the English National Ballet.
Conjunto de Artes Escénicas (Periferico and Prolongacion Laureles), Friday, November 3 and Saturday, November 4, 9 p.m.
Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
Concert dedicated to the music of Camille Saint-Saens, conducted by Marco Parisotto. Works on the program are: Rondo Capriccio, soloist Angélica Olivo; Havanaise Op.83, soloist Iván Pérez; Cello Concerto No.1, Op.33, soloist Eric Picard; and Symphony No. 3 in C minor, Op. 78 (Organ Symphony), soloist Aldo Delgadillo.
Teatro Degollado, Thursday, October 26, 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 29, 12:30 p.m. 110-200 pesos.
Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
The orchestra performs Symphony No. 2 by Gustav Mahler, known as the Resurrection Symphony. Marco Parisotto conducts. Nicole Heaston (soprano) and Cassandra Zoé Velasco (contralto) are the soloists. Accompaniment by the Zapopan Municipal Choir, directed by Timothy Ruff Welch.
Teatro Degollado, Thursday, November 16, 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, November 19, 12:30 p.m. 110-200 pesos.
GR RECOMMENDS: 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. He has been named the world’s most successful male touring artist by Billboard magazine on several occasions.
Auditorio Telmex, Saturday, September 23, 9 p.m. and Sunday, September 24, 8 p.m. 375-1,900 pesos.