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Entertainment Guide - May 9, 2014

Live from the Met

New York Met simulcast of Rossini’s “Cinderella.”

Teatro Diana, Saturday, May 10, noon. 100-250 pesos.

 

Sursuat Company

Dance group from Canada performs for kids aged 4-12.

Teatro Degollado, Sunday, May 11, 6 p.m. 100 pesos.

 

Baroque recital

Pieces by Handel, Purcell, Scarlatti, Monteverdi and Gagliano interpreted by U.S. countertenor Brian Asawa, mezzosoprano Diana Tash, harpsichordist Arthur Omura, violoncellist Frédéric Rosselet.

Teatro Degollado, Tuesday, May 13, 8:30 p.m. 150 pesos.

 

Wednesday dance

Free dance recitals by talented troupes. May 14: Luminesence; May 21: Lagrimas del Mar.

Teatro Alarife Martin Casillas (Prolongación Alcalde 1351). Wednesdays, 8:30 p.m. Free.

 

Avril Lavigne

Canadian pop singer in concert.

Auditorio Telmex, Wednesday, May 14, 9 p.m. 350-1,450 pesos.

 

Zapopan Symphony

Piano prodigy Daniela Liebman performs with the Orquesta Sinfonica de Zapopan.

Teatro Degollado, Friday, May 16, 8:30 p.m. 150 pesos.

 

Jose Feliciano

Blind Puerto Rican singer interprets romantic classics.

Teatro Diana, Saturday, May 17, 8:30 p.m. 300-1,100 pesos.

 

Opera & Philharmonic

Opera gala with the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra directed by Marco Parissoto, featuring baritone José Adán Peréz and soprano Karen Gardeazabal.

Teatro Degollado, Sunday, May 18, 8:30 p.m. 100-250 pesos.

 

Les Femmes de Serge

Local four-member group that interprets classic French songs from Edith Piaf, Charles Aznavour and the like. This concert is to promote their first album.

Teatro Guadalajara del IMSS (Av. 16 de Septiembre 868), Wednesday, May 21, 8:30 p.m. 120 pesos.

 

Swan Lake

The Russian Classical Ballet performs this much-loved work with unforgettable music by Tchaicovsky.

Teatro Diana, Wednesday, May 21, 8:30 p.m. 300-500 pesos.

 

Thursday recitals

The Guadalajara council chamber opens its doors to free Thursday recitals and concerts. May 22: Choir of the Municipal Music School; May 29: Recital by students of the Municipal Music School.

Palacio Municipal de Guadalajara (Hidalgo & Alcalde), Thursdays, 8:30 p.m. Free.

 

Recital

Flutist Miguel Angel Villanueva and pianist Karla Flores interpret pieces by Benda, Mozart, Gaubert, Taktakishvill.

Museo de las Artes (Juarez 975), Thursday, May 22, 8:30 p.m. 120 pesos.

 

Claire Désert

French pianist performs works by Beethoven, Schumann, Wagner, Liszt and Chopin.

Teatro Degollado, Thursday, May 22, 8:30 p.m. 100 pesos.

 

Hollywood Afternoon

Famous movie themes played by the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra, directed by Yoav Talmi and accompanied by Chloë Hanslip on the violin.

Teatro Degollado, Sunday, May 25, 12:45 p.m. 100-250 pesos.

 

Music & dance

Homage to the late guitarist Paco de Lucia featuring flamenco, Irish and contemporary dance groups.

Teatro Degollado, Saturday, June 7, 7 p.m.