Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
Sergei Rachmaninoff’s “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini” and Anton Bruckner’s “Romantic Symphony No 4” open the fall season. Marco Parisotto conducts, Peter Jablonski is the invited pianist.
Teatro Degollado, Friday, October 18, 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 20, 12:30 p.m. 110-200 pesos.
Amor Brujo
A gypsy tale of love, passion and death featuring over 60 dancers.
Teatro Degollado, Sunday, October 20, 8 p.m. 60-200 pesos.
Free concerts
Tuesday recitals featuring different musicians and singers interpreting classic composers. Oct. 22: Angel Ruz (voice) and Ana Silvia Guerrero (piano); Oct. 29: the Medina Gracián Guitar Duo.
Teatro Degollado, Tuesday, October 22 and 29, 8 p.m. Free.
Coppelia
Classic comic ballet which tells the story of Dr. Coppelias, the creator of a life-size dancing doll. Performance by dancers from the Instituto Cultural de Zapopan, backed by the Orquesta Sinfonica de Zapopan.
Teatro Degollado, Thursday, October 24, 7 p.m. 150-300 pesos.
Jorge Armando Sanchez
Piano recital by young Jalisco musician, including works by Bach, Haydn, Brahms and Debussy.
Teatro Guadalajara del IMSS (Av. 16 de Septiembre 868), Thursday, October 24, 7 p.m. Free.
Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
Gala in honor of the bicentennial of the birth of Giuseppe Verdi. Anatoly Zatin conducts. Invited soloists are Leonardo Villeda, tenor; Carla Lopez Speziale, mezzosoprano; Jesus Suaste, baritone; and Lorena Flores, soprano. Also with the Jalisco State Choir, directed by Sergio Hernandez.
Teatro Degollado, Friday, October 25, 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 27, 12:30 p.m. 50-400 pesos.
Live from the Met
The New York Metropolitan Opera season continues with a simulcast of Shostakovich’s “The Nose.”
Teatro Diana, Saturday, October 26, 11:55 a.m. 100-250 pesos.
Kurt Rosenwinkel
Jazz recital by U.S. guitarist highly renowned for his improvisational skills.
Teatro Degollado, Sunday, October 27, 6 p.m. 150-350 pesos.
Ballet Folclorico Guadalajara
Folk dancing from the municipal troupe accompanied by live mariachi musicians and prehispanic music.
Teatro Degollado, Wednesday, October 30, 8 p.m. 80-200 pesos.
Lila Downs
A mouthwatering combination for music fans sees the Mexican-American singer team up with Los Angeles Azules, a Mexican group specializing in cumbia/banda music.
Auditorio Telmex, Friday, November 1, 9 p.m. 250-1,450 pesos.
Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
Anthology of Zarzuela. Jorge Rivero conducts, Ernesto Álvarez is the executive producer.
Friday, November 1, 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, November 3, 12:30 p.m. 50-400 pesos.
La Traviata
Guiseppe Verdi’s classic opera, featuring the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra, with Vladimir Gomez as guest director and executive producer. With Claudia Cota, soprano (Violeta); Arturo Valencia, tenor (Alfredo); and Jesus Suaste, baritone (G. Germont). Also with the Jalisco State Choir.
Teatro Degollado, Friday, November 8, 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, November 10, 12:30 p.m. 110-200 pesos.
Live from the Met
The New York Metropolitan Opera season continues with a simulcast of Puccini’s “Tosca.”
Teatro Diana, Saturday, November 9, 11:55 a.m. 100-250 pesos.
Swan Lake
The dancers from the St. Petersburg Russian Theater company present “Swan Lake” with music by Tchaikovsky.
Teatro Diana, Sunday, November er 10, 6 p.m. 300-600 pesos.
Sarah Brightman
British classical crossover soprano who rose to fame with her 1996 duet “Time To Say Goodbye” with Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli.
Auditorio Telmex, Monday, November 11. 350-1,750 pesos.
Gloria Gaynor
U.S. singer known for her 70s hits “I Will Survive” and “Never Can Say Goodbye.”
Auditorio Telmex, Wednesday, November 13, 8:30 p.m. 200-1,200 pesos.
Ringo Starr and his All-Star Band
Concert by group with shifting personnel led by former Beatles drummer and vocalist Ringo Starr.
Auditorio Telmex, Saturday, November 16, 8:30 p.m. 250-1,550 pesos.