Nouvelle Vague
Well-known French cover band has created a sizable worldwide fan base through its interpretations of the new wave music movement of the 1970s and 1980s.
Palcco, Friday, March 17, 8 p.m. 650-850 pesos.
Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
Clarinetist Jeslán Fernández is the soloist in U.S. composer John Corigliano’s Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra. The orchestra interprets Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9 in E minor, “From the New World,” Op. 95, B. and performs the Mexican premiere of Lollapalooza, an exuberant orchestral bursting with rhythmic motives and jazz-inspired tonality by U.S. composer John Adams, based on the rhythm of the word “lollapalooza.”
Teatro Degollado, Sunday, March 19, 12:30 p.m. 110-200 pesos.
Rodrigo Teaser
Brazilian Michael Jackson impersonator presents a tribute to the “King of Pop.”
Teatro Diana, Sunday, March 19, 7 p.m. 450-850 pesos.
Spring concert
Part of the celebrations marking the 100th anniversary of the Mexican Constitution, this concert features the acclaimed Cuarteto Latinamericano with soloists Miguel Angel Villanueva (flute), Manuel Hernandez (clarinet) and Janet Paulus (harp). Music by Mozart, Angulo, Ravel and Purcell.
Teatro Degollado, Tuesday, March 21, 9 p.m. 100-300 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. March 21: “Cello and piano, from Baroque to Impressionism,” with Rosa María Valdez (piano) and Fernando Meza Giménez (cello). Bach, Mendelssohn, Beethoven, Schubert, Rachmaninoff. March 28: “Tenorismo” with tenors Miguel Sotomayor and Ezequiel Ojeda, accompanied by pianist Juan Pablo García. Mozart, Donizetti, Puccini, as well as romantic classics “Júrame” (María Grever) and “Granada” (Agustín Lara) after the interval.
Teatro Alarife Martín Casillas, Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Free.
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 featuring nearly 100 artists, 400 handmade costumes, and a live orchestra with Western and Chinese instruments.
Auditorio Telmex, Tuesday, March 21 and Wednesday, March 22, 8:30 p.m. 1,350-2,300 pesos.
Mina Agossi
Talented French jazz singer in concert.
Teatro Vivian Blumenthal (Tomás V. Gómez 125), Wednesday, March 22, 8:30 p.m. 250 pesos.
Thursday dance
Enjoy high quality dance performances by national and international troupes each Thursday. March 23: The Compañía Puro Tango from Colombia presents an evening of tango, the quintessential Argentinean dance. March 30: Students enrolled in classes with the Asociación Danza Aptitude Arte y Discapacidad present a show to coincide with World Down Syndrome Day (6 p.m.).
Teatro Alarife Martín Casillas, Thursdays, 8 p.m. Free.
Miguel Bose
Spanish pop singer takes the stage.
Auditorio Telmex, Thursday, March 23 and Friday, March 24, 9 p.m. 950-2,200 pesos.
Live from the Met
The New York Met season continues with a simulcast of “Idomeneo.” Considered Mozart’s first mature work, his score builds a swelling sound and colorscape as the wonderful libretto unwinds a fantastical tale of honor, love and triumph for the ages.
Teatro Diana, Saturday, March 25, 11 a.m. 100-250 pesos.
Contemporary sounds
Hear rock, blues, jazz, funk, soul and more at these free Monday evening concerts featuring local and regional bands, and solo artists. March 27: María Mezcal.
Teatro Alarife Martín Casillas, Mondays 8 p.m. Free.
Monday music
Classical recitals are held each Monday at this classy and relatively new cultural complex to the north of the city. March 27: Flautist Antonio Dubatovka.
Palcco, Mondays. 100 pesos.
Jamison Ross Quartet
Presented by the NY Jazz All Stars. Ross is an admired jazz drummer and vocalist from Florida who won the Thelonius Monk International Jazz Competition for drums in 2012.
Teatro Vivian Blumenthal (Tomás V. Gómez 125), Thursday, March 30, 9 p.m. 350 pesos.
Benefit concert
The Consular Association of Guadalajara presents a benefit concert – Un Viaje de Amor (A Voyage of Love) – for the Casa de Descanso de la Sagrada Familia (home for seniors). Acclaimed Greek mezzo-soprano Alexandra Gravas is joined by pianist Jose Luis Gonzalez Moya. Music by Kurt Weill, Manuel M. Ponce, Maria Grever, Edith Piaf and others.
Centro de la Amistad International (Eulogio Parra 2539), Friday, March 31, 7:30 p.m. Tickets available from the Consular Association (same address as above) and 3615-3822.
Kiev Ballet
This distinguished Ukrainian company presents excerpts from three famous ballets: “Carmina Burana,” “Scheherazade” and “Le Corsaire.”
Teatro Diana, Saturday, April 1, 8:30 p.m. 300-700 pesos.
Buika
Spanish-born Equatoguinean poet, composer and producer whose music draws on a wide range of influences, from jazz and flamenco to pop, soul and African polyrhythm. Nominated for Latin Grammys in 2008 and 2014.
Teatro Diana, Thursday, April 6, 8:30 p.m. 290-840 pesos.
Carmina Burana
The Guadalajara Youth Orchestra (Sijug) and the Philharmonic Orchestra of the Universidad Autonoma de Aguascalientes join together for a performance of this famous work.
Teatro Degollado, Sunday, April 9, 6 p.m.
Live from the Met
The New York Met presents a simulcast Tchaikovsky’s “Eugene Onegin.” Pushkin’s timeless novel is presented on the Met stage in Deborah Warner’s moving production, starring Anna Netrebko as Tatiana and Mariusz Kwiecien and Peter Mattei sharing the title role.
Teatro Diana, Saturday, April 22, noon. 100-250 pesos.
Camille Thurman Quartet
Presented by the NY Jazz All Stars. Thurman is multitalented young saxophonist, flutist, vocalist, composer and educator whose lush, velvety and warm sound has been compared to greats such as Gene Ammons, Dexter Gordon and Lester Young. Her vocals remind many of Minnie Riperton, Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan.
Teatro Vivian Blumenthal (Tomás V. Gómez 125), Thursday, May 4, 9 p.m. 350 pesos.
Shaolin Warriors
In this all-new, fully choreographed theatrical production, the Shaolin Warriors bring remarkable skill, stunning movement and death-defying martial-arts prowess to the stage. The Zen Buddhist monks of the Shaolin temple begin training at a very young age in mental and physical disciplines. They perfect the art of hand-to-hand and weapons combat, performing feats live on stage typically seen only in the movies.
Auditorio Telmex, Friday, May 5, 9 p.m. and Saturday, May 6, 8 p.m. 250-750 pesos.
Joaquin Sabina
Acclaimed Spanish singer, songwriter and poet is still going strong in the fifth decade of his career.
Auditorio Telmex, Friday, May 11, 9 p.m. 900-2,500 pesos.
Lucky Chops
A five-member New York City brass band that seamlessly fuses the energy of a rock band with the dance-ability of an electronic dance music DJ. Came to fame in 2015 after being discovered playing on the subway network.
Teatro Diana, Friday, May 19, 9 p.m.
Live from the Met
The New York Met presents a simulcast of R. Strauss’ “Der Rosenkavalier.” The dream cast features Renée Fleming as the Marschallin and Elīna Garanča as Octavian star in Strauss’s grandest opera. In his new production, Robert Carsen places the action at the end of the Habsburg Empire, underscoring the opera’s subtext of class and conflict against a rich backdrop of gilt and red damask, in a staging that also stars Günther Groissböck as Baron Ochs.
Teatro Diana, Saturday, May 13, 11:30 a.m. 100-250 p.m.
Sting
Iconic British pop/rock singer – formerly front man of the Police – in concert.
Auditorio Telmex, Sunday, May 21, 8 p.m. 650-2,500 pesos.
George Garzone/Phil Grenadier Quartet
Presented by the NY Jazz All Stars. Legendary saxophonist George Garzone teams up with trumpeter Phil Grenadier, who over three decades has emerged as one of jazz’s most imaginative and innovative players.
Teatro Vivian Blumenthal (Tomás V. Gómez 125), Thursday, June 1, 9 p.m. 350 pesos.
Clayton Brothers
Presented by the NY Jazz All Stars. This quintet is the brainchild of Jeff Clayton, who plays alto sax and oboe, in addition to the French horn and flute. He has recorded with many well-known musicians, including Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, Kenny Rogers, Michael Jackson, Patti Labelle and Earth Wind & Fire. Brother John Clayton is a bassist and worked for the Los Angeles Philharmonic as the artistic director of jazz from 1998 through 2001. His work has been nominated for multiple Grammy awards.
Teatro Vivian Blumenthal (Tomás V. Gómez 125), Thursday, July 6, 9 p.m. 350 pesos.
Walter Blanding Quartet
Presented by the NY Jazz All Stars. Saxophonist Blanding attended LaGuardia High School of Music and Art and Performing Arts and has performed, toured and/or recorded with his own groups, as well as many renowned jazz artists.
Teatro Vivian Blumenthal (Tomás V. Gómez 125), Thursday, August 31, 9 p.m. 350 pesos.
GR RECOMMENDS: Jalisco Philharmonic
A program based on “The Old Testament – Biblical Stories” conducted by Marco Parisotto. Verdi’s Overture from Nabucco, Cécile Chaminade’s Flute Concertino in D major, Op. 107, Miklós Rózsa’s Ben-Hur Suite, Elmer Bernstein’s “The Ten Commandments,” Camille Saint-Saëns’ Bacchanale from Samson and Delilah, Respighi/Belkis’ Queen of Sheba Suite. Soloist: JPO flautist Katherine Rivas, from Venezuela.
Teatro Degollado, Thursday, March 23, 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 26, 12:30 p.m. 110-200 pesos.