The Guadalajara Reporter

Entertainment Guide - December 6, 2013

Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra

A special concert presented by the International Book Fair (FIL) and guest country Israel.  Conductor Avi Ostrowsky, with invited pianists Sivan Silver and Gil Garbourg, lead the orchestra in Leonard Bernstein’s “Candide Overture,” Felix Mendelhsson’s “Concerto for Two Pianos in A-Flat Major” and Gustav Mahler’s “Symphony No. 1 Titan.”

Teatro Degollado, Friday, December 6, 8:30 p.m. 200-400 pesos.

The Legend of Zelda

The Jalisco Philharmonic perform “The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses” – the first ever video game themed concert to feature a complete four-movement symphony.

Auditorio Telmex, Friday, December 6, 9 p.m. 400-1,200 pesos.

GetBack

Original Beatles tribute band are back in Guadalajara for the eighth time.  The Fab Four can expect another lively crowd.

Teatro Diana, Saturday, December 7, 8:30 p.m. 170-300 pesos.

Jalisco State Choir

This fine choral group presents two concerts featuring Christmas music in the delightful settings of downtown Guadalajara churches.

Templo de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, Tuesday, December 10, 8:45 p.m. and Templo de Nuestra Señora de la Paz, Wednesday, December 11, 8 p.m.

Recitals

Pianist Marco Antonio Rodríguez plays works by Liszt on consecutive Tuesdays.

Casa Museo Lopez Portillo (Liceo 177), Tuesdays, December 10 and 17, 8 p.m. Free

Dancing on Ice

Moscow Classic Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” on ice.

Teatro Galerias (Lapizlazuli 3445), Wednesday, December 11, 8:30 p.m. 250-500 pesos.

Juan Luis Guerra

Acclaimed, Grammy-winning singer/songwriter from the Dominican Republic interprets merengue, bachata, salsa, Latin pop. 

Auditorio Telmex, Thursday, December 12, 9 p.m. 250-1,200 pesos.

Carlos Santana

Legendary guitarist and ten-time Grammy winner born just south of Guadalajara in Autlan, Jalisco plays a special, star-studded homecoming show.

VFG Arena, Saturday, December 14. Tickets 300-1,160 pesos at Tickemaster.com.mx.

Spirit of Christmas

Ballet de Camara de Jalisco, one of Jalisco’s best-known amateur ballet troupes directed by Lucy Arce, presents its acclaimed annual seasonal show, El Espiritu de la Navidad. 

Teatro Diana, Friday, December 13, 8 p.m. 170-300 pesos.

Bey Ler Bey Trio

Music from the Balkans with the Bey Ler Bey Trio, comprising Floriant Demonsant, Wassim Halal and Laurent Clouet.

Instituto Cultural Cabañas, Wednesday, December 11, 8:30 p.m. Free with complimentary ticket, obtainable from (33) 3818-2800, ext. 31004 or 31005.

Luis Miguel

This giant of Mexican pop and romantic music played five sold-out concerts in Guadalajara in February and March and still fans are hungry for more.

Auditorio Telmex, Friday, December 13 and Saturday, December 14, 9 p.m. 450-2,700 pesos.

Live from the Met

The New York Metropolitan Opera season continues with a simulcast of Verdi’s “Falstaff.”

Teatro Diana, Saturday, December 14, 11:55 a.m. 100-250 pesos.

Free concerts

Zapopan’s Culture Department presents two seasonal concerts: the Coro Municipal de Zapopan directed by Santiago Cumplido on Tuesday, December 17 and the Orquesta Sinfónica de Zapopan directed by Guillermo Salvador on Wednesday, December 18.

Presidencia Municipal de Zapopan, 8:30 p.m. Free

The Nutcracker

The professional Joven Ballet de Jalisco interprets this Christmas staple that features Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score.  The well-known libretto is adapted from E.T.A. Hoffmann’s story “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King.” Eager Tapatios will have three performances to choose from.

Teatro Degollado, Friday, December 20, 8:30 p.m.; Saturday, December 21, 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 22, 12:30 p.m. 

Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra

The traditional Christmas concert includes pieces by Händel, Mozart and others, under the direction of guest conductor Allen Vladimir Gomez.

Teatro Degollado, Friday, December 15, 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 15, 12:30 p.m. 150-300 pesos.

Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra

The traditional end-of-year concert sees the JPO interpret works by Strauss, Beethoven, Dvorak and Berlioz. Former JPO director Hector Guzman conducts and Claire Wells is the invited violinist.

Teatro Degollado, Monday, December 30, 8:30 p.m. and Tuesday, December 31, 8 p.m.