The Guadalajara Reporter

Entertainment Guide - November 30, 2013

Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra

The final concert of the fall season sees a gala honoring Richard Wagner, conducted by Italy’s Guido María Guida (above).

Teatro Degollado, Friday, November 29, 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 1, 12:30 p.m. 110-200 pesos.

Organ recitals

A month-long organ festival is being held at one of the downtown area’s oldest churches. Recitals are scheduled each Wednesday evening through December 18. Wednesday, December 4, 8 p.m. – Victor Contreras; Wednesday, December 11, 8 p.m. – Francisco Alvarez; Wednesday, December 18, 8 p.m. – Ernesto Garcia Preciado.

Templo de Santa Teresita (Morelos 525, between Ocampo and Donato Guerra). Free.

Michael Tsalka

The International Book Fair (FIL) presents a recital by Michael Tsalka, an award-winning Israeli pianist and early keyboard performer. He performs solo and chamber music from the baroque to the contemporary periods on the modern piano, harpsichord, fortepiano, clavichord, square piano and positive organ.  The title of his recital is “Corriendo junto a Scariatti,” (Running together with Scariatti), a homage to Italian composer Giuseppe Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757).

Paraninfo Enrique Díaz de León (Av. Juarez 975), Thursday, December 5, 9 p.m. Free.

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.

Aga Boom

Three former stars of Cirque du Soleil juggle, stilt-walk and pratfall their way through paper pandemonium. The Aga Boom Theater of Physical Comedy combines the unbridled silliness of slapstick and the humor of physical comedy with theatrical expressionism and poetry.

Teatro Galerias (Lapizlazuli 3445), Friday, December 6, 8:15 p.m. 150-300 pesos.

The Legend of Zelda

The Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra will perform “The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses” – the first ever video game themed concert to feature a complete four-movement symphony. This multimedia experience presents over 25 years of music from The Legend of Zelda gaming franchise. Projected behind the symphony and choir will be game play images corresponding with the tone set by the music.

Auditorio Telmex, Thursday, 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. (See story page 5.)

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.

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 who was 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 how 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.

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.