Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
A Latin American program. Works by Moncayo (“Tierra de Temporal”), Flores (“Cantos y Revueltas”), Castro (“Stunning Concert”), Oscher (“Danzas Latinas”), Sandoval (“Concierto Para Trompeta”). Jesus Medina conducts, and Venezue-lan Francisco “Pacho” Flores, principal trumpet of the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra and founding member of the Simón Bolívar Brass Quintet, is the guest soloist.
Teatro Degollado, Sunday, March 8, 12:30 p.m. 90-250 pesos.
Alejandro Fernandez
Two concerts by singer who – to many – has become the undisputed king of ranchera music and, to a lesser extent, mariachi. Known as “El Potrillo” (The Colt), he is the son of Mexican music legend Vicente Fernandez.
Auditorio Telmex, Friday, March 6, 9 p.m. 550-2,850 pesos.
Circus arts
The Italian Finzi Pasca circus arts company pays homage to Anton Chekhov in a show of visions, delicate equilibriums, dancers, acrobats and jugglers.
Conjunto Santander de las Artes, Friday, March 6, 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 7, 7 p.m. 450-950 pesos.
Jazz
The Cienfuegos five-piece jazz band in concert.
Foro de Arte y Cultura (Prolongacion Alcalde 1351), Saturday, March 7, 8:30 p.m. 150 pesos.
Musical Mondays
March 9: Jazz pianist Erik Cortés Alcántara. March 23: Ancient music ensemble Volta.
Palcco, Mondays and Tuesdays, 8:30 p.m. 100 pesos.
Swan Lake
The Saint Petersburg Imperial Ballet presents “Swan Lake,” one of the most popular ballets of all time. Composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in 1875-76, it was fashioned from Russian and German folk tales and tells the story of Odette, a princess turned into a swan by an evil sorcerer’s curse.
Teatro Diana, Thursday, March 12, 8 p.m. 400-900 pesos.
Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
Jesús Medina conducts the seventh program of the season, Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante for Violin, Viola and Orchestra in E-flat major, K. 364 (320d) and Mahler’s Symphony No.1 in D major (“Titan”). Soloists are Teo Arias (violin) and Máté Szücs (viola).
Teatro Degollado, Thursday, March 12, 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 15, 12:30 p.m. 90-250 pesos.
EMPO Sinfónico
Adventurous music fans might be curious to see how two completely distinct musical genres – classic electronic songs played by a symphony orchestra – combine in practice. The EMPO Sinfónico is made up of 50 elite Mexican musicians and has earned critical acclaim after performances in Mexico City.
Teatro Diana, Friday, March 13, 9 p.m. 380-1,150.
Live from the Met
With sweeping sets by John Macfarlane, Girard’s new production of Wagner’s “The Flying Dutchman” turns the Met stage into a rich, layered tableau reminiscent of a vast oil painting.
Teatro Diana, Saturday, March 14, 9:55 a.m. 120-290 pesos.
Yanni
Greek composer, keyboardist and producer who popularized the combination of electronic music synthesizers with a full scale symphony orchestra.
Auditorio Telmex, Monday, March 16, 9 p.m. 350-1,250 pesos.
José Luis Perales
Popular Spanish romantic balladeer in concert.
Auditorio Telmex, Tuesday, March 17, 9 p.m. 300-1750 pesos.
Ricky Martin
Singer and actor who began his career at age 12 with the all-boy pop group Menudo has reached the grand old age of 48, but is still a heartthrob to many admirers.
Arena VFG, Wednesday, March 18, 9 p.m. 450-3,825 pesos.
Il Divo
Multi-national classical crossover vocal group that originated in the United Kingdom in December 2003, bringing together singers Urs Bühler (Switzerland), Carlos Marín (Spain), David Miller (United States) and Sébastien Izambard (France).
Auditorio Telmex, Thursday, March 19, 9 p.m. 350-2,200 pesos.
Beethoven
The Orquesta Solistas de América presents works by Beethoven, in two concerts commemorating the 250th anniversary of the composer’s birth.
Palcco, Friday, March 20 and Friday, March 27, both at 8:30 p.m.
Jazz
Cuban pianist and composer Elio Villafranca in concert. His newest album Cinque was nominated for a Grammy in the category Best Latin Jazz Album in 2019.
Conjunto Santander de Artes Escénicas, Thursday, March 26, 9 p.m. 250-400 pesos.
Beethoven
The Orquesta Solistas de América presents works by Beethoven, in two concerts commemorating the 250th anniversary of the composer’s birth.
Palcco, Friday, March 20 and Friday, March 27, both at 8:30 p.m.
Foster the People
U.S. indie pop band formed in Los Angeles, California in 2009.
Auditorio Telmex, Wednesday, March 25, 8 p.m. 490-1,090 pesos.
Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
Rodrigo Macías is the guest conductor for a concert featuring Strauss’ “Oboe Concerto,” Schumann’s Symphony no. 2 and Mexican composer Ana Paola Santillán’s “Némesis”. The soloist is oboist Gianfranco Bortolato.
Teatro Degollado, Thursday, March 26, 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 29, 12:30 p.m. 90-250 pesos.
Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
OFJ musical director Jesús Medina returns for the final concerts of the season, comprising Charles-Camille Saint-Saëns’ Piano Concerto No. 2 and Africa Fantasy Op. 89, Petrovich Mussorgsky’s “Night on Bald Mountain,” and Igor Stravinsky’s “The Firebird Suite.”
Teatro Degollado, Thursday, April 2, 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 5, 12:30 p.m. 90-250 pesos.
Shen Yun
The Shen Yun company brings to life 5,000 years of Chinese civilization, dynasties and legends through classical Chinese dance and music in an exhilarating show. Ethnic and folk dances fill the stage with color and energy. Tremendous athleticism, thunderous battle drums and masterful vocalists are all set to animated backdrops that transport the audience to another world. Its grand production astonishes global audiences with nearly 100 artists, 400 handmade costumes, and a live orchestra with Western and Chinese instruments.
Conjunto Santander de Artes Escénicas, Friday, April 24, 8:30 p.m.; Saturday, April 25, 4 and 9 p.m.; and Sunday, April 26, 6 p.m. 1,690-2,590 pesos.
GR RECOMMENDS: Beatles ‘reunion’
The Nashville-based Get Back Beatles tribute band has been performing on the American continent for many years, and has become an almost perennial fixture in Guadalajara. Fans of the band can expect some novelties at their new show, which plays March 7 at the Teatro Diana.
Says Mary Ellen Petrilla of Get Back Productions: “This show includes the Beatles hits and solo material, presented as if the Beatles were able to reunite for the tour that John Lennon and the Beatles had already planned – he stated this fact in a deposition given just days before his death.”
She continues: “It is not the typical chronological presentation of the Beatles and their music. This show envisions the Beatles reuniting and sharing their post-Beatles solo material with each other and the audience, in addition to performing songs from their extensive Beatles catalogue. It allows the audience to experience what it might be like to see their dreams of a Beatles reunion come true.”
Teatro Diana, Saturday, March 7, 8 p.m. 300-850 pesos.