State orchestra to perform program of popular classics

The Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra (OFJ) will open 2022 with a special concert featuring a program of popular waltzes, polkas and classical marches in PALCCO’s Sala José Pablo Moncayo on Sunday, January 30, 12:30 p.m.

Seven works by Johan Strauss will be on the program, including the “Radetzky March,” the Die Fledermaus Overture, the “Blue Danube” Waltz, and the Eljen a Magyar Polka. Other famous pieces include Rossini’s William Tell Overture, Brahms’ Hungarian Dances No. 5,  and Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty Waltz.

Tickets, costing 150-280 pesos, are available at the Palcco box office and via Ticketmaster at ticketmaster.com.mx or 333-818-3800. Palcco is located at Avenida Central Guillermo Gonzalez Camarena 375 in Zapopan, 339-690-9000.

Jalisco government anti-Covid measures will be in force. Proof of vaccination will be required and N95 masks must be worn.