Live from the Met
Sir David McVicar’s ravishing new production of “Tosca” offers a splendid backdrop for two extraordinary sopranos sharing the title role of the jealous prima donna: Sonya Yoncheva and Anna Netrebko. Music Director Emeritus James Levine conducts.
Teatro Diana, Saturday, January 27, noon. 100-250 pesos.
Elena Garanca
Acclaimed mezzo-soprano performs in city for the first time. With the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra, directed by Constantine Orbelían.
Conjunto de Artes Escenicas, Saturday, January 27, 8:30 p.m. 550-1,500 pesos.
Carmina Burana
The Orquesta Arte Cámara from Colombia and the Orquesta Sinfónica Juvenil de Guadalajara interpret Carmina Burana.
Palcco, Sunday, January 28, 12:30 p.m. 200-300 pesos.
Monday concerts
January 29: The Orquesta Arte Cámara from Colombia join forces with the Orquesta Sinfónica Juvenil de Guadalajara. February 12: Smoke Rings Quartet. February 19: Homage to Louis Armstrong. February 26: Sofia and Marcelo Jazz.
Palcco, Mondays, 8 p.m. 100 pesos.
Danzon
The 7th National Exhibition of Danzon features 52 dance groups from around Mexico.
Teatro Diana, Saturday, February 3, 10 a.m. 125 pesos.
Mariachi, folk dance
The Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan celebrates their 120th anniversary, with a tribute and homage to Pepe Guizar, the composer of the famed tune “Guadalajara, Guadalajara.” Accompanied by the Ballet México Folklórico directed by Francisco de Paul.
Palcco, Saturday. February 3, 8 p.m. 450-1,300 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. February 6: Serenata Napoletaa featuring baritone Omar Garrido and pianist José Alfonso Álvarez. February 13: A musical journey from the Baroque era to the 20th century. Arturo Guerrero (violin) and Jose Laguna (piano) play works by Handel, Beethoven, Manuel M, Ponce, Keisler and Bartók. February 20: The seven-member Ensamble de Cámara Hélinger play pieces composed by Ernesto Hélinger.
Teatro Alarife Martín Casillas, Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Free.
Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
Case Scaglione conducts Sergei Rachmaninov’s Symphony No. 2, Sinaloan composer Samuel Murillo’s El Guerrero Águila and El Guerrero Tigre, and Eduard Tubin’s Concert for Double Bass, with guest double bassist Oscar Luque.
Teatro Degollado, Thursday, February 8, 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, February 11, 12:30 p.m. 110-200 pesos.
Live from the Met
In L’elisir d’amore (The Elixir of Love), Pretty Yende debuts a new role at the Met with her first Adina opposite Matthew Polenzani, who enthralled Met audiences as Nemorino in 2013 with his ravishing “Una furtiva lagrima.”
Teatro Diana, Saturday, February 10, 11 a.m. 100-250 pesos.
Joaquin Sabina
Acclaimed Argentine folk singer in concert.
Auditorio Telmex, Saturday, February 10, 9 p.m.
Mocedades
Famous group of Spanish balladeers, now in their fifth decade of performing, present a special show of amorous tunes for Valentine’s Day, or Dia del Amor y la Amistad, as it is known in Spanish.
Teatro Diana, Wednesday, February 14, 8 p.m.. 250-800 pesos.
Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
JPO Musical Director Marco Parisotto conducts Sergei Rachmaninov’s Symphony No. 1, and Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4, with guest pianist Daniel Kharitonov.
Teatro Degollado, Sunday, February 18, 12:30 p.m. 110-200 pesos.
Classic rock
Three local bands pay tribute to rock legends: Dof (The Doors), The Rockets (The Beatles) and Midnight Special (Creedence).
Teatro Diana, Sunday, February 18, 6 p.m.
Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
JPO Musical Director Marco Parisotto conducts Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 5.
Teatro Degollado, Thursday, February 22, 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, February 25, 12:30 p.m. 110-200 pesos.
Jorge Drexler
Concert with Uruguayan musician, actor and doctor who won wide acclaim after becoming the first person form his country to win an Academy Award, for composing the song “Al Otro Lado del Río” from “The Motorcycle Diaries.”
Teatro Diana, Saturday, February 24, 9 p.m.
Contemporary Mondays
The “Sesiones de Música Popular Contemporánea” series of Monday concerts features talented local musicians. February 26: Fanko Acústico, an eight-member band, plays funk, African rhythms, Mexican and world music.
Teatro Alarife Martín Casillas, Mondays. Free.
Bolshoi Ballet
The acclaimed troupe from Belarus present ballet’s most popular work, Swan Lake.
Teatro Diana, Wednesday, February 28, 8 p.m. 400-800 pesos.
Steve Hackett
English musician, songwriter, singer and producer who gained prominence as the guitarist of the rock band Genesis between 1971 to 1977, before leaving to pursue a solo career. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Genesis in 2010.
Teatro Diana, Saturday, March 3, 9 p.m.
Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
JPO Musical Director Marco Parisotto conducts Tchaicovsky’s Serenade for Strings in C major, Op. 48 and Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, Op. 74 “Pathetique”.
Teatro Degollado, Thursday, March 8, 8:30 p.m. and Sunday,
GR RECOMMENDS: Pavlo
Canadian guitarist Pavlo Simtikidis is the featured artist in the Jalisco Philharmonic’s first program of 2018, “Mediterranean Nights.” Known for mixing the folkloric styles of Greek, Spanish and Latin music with pop themes, Pavlo has recorded “gold” selling albums, and been nominated for Juno Awards. His program will include his own compositions, as well as works by Debussy, de Falla and Ravel.
Teatro Degollado, Thursday, February 1, 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, February 4, 12:30 p.m. 110-200 pesos.