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.
Recitals
See free Tuesday recitals in the city’s furniture museum. May 20: Performance by museum’s Choral Workshop; May 27: Cello octet directed by Lala Kanniña.
Casa Museo Lopez Portillo (Liceo 177), Tuesdays. Free
Les Femmes de Serge
Local four-member group that interprets classic French songs by 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.
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.
Thursday recitals
The Guadalajara council chamber opens its doors to 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 play 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.
Guitar recital
Recital by guitarists Alejandro Lazo from Mexico and John Paul Gladwell from the United States.
Teatro Degoalldo, Tuesday, May 27, 8:30 p.m. 100 pesos.
Inventive dance
Four performances by the talented Diavolo Dance Theater from California.
Teatro Degollado, Friday, May 30 and Saturday, May 31, 8:30 p.m; Sunday, June 1, 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. 200-350 pesos.
Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
JPO Musical Director Marco Parisotto leads the orchestra and is joined by soprano Amber Wagner for a “Homage to Richard Strauss.”
Teatro Degoalldo, Friday, June 6, 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 8, 12:30 p.m.
Music & dance
Homage to the late guitarist Paco de Lucia also featuring flamenco, Irish and contemporary dance groups.
Teatro Degollado, Saturday, June 7, 7 p.m.
Hugh Laurie
British actor who played lead role in popular TV show “House” is also a highly accomplished blues pianist. Since finishing “House” he has completed two albums that have received much critical acclaim. This is Laurie’s debut Guadalajara concert. He will be accompanied by The Copper Bottom Band.
Teatro Diana, Wednesday, June 11, 9 p.m.