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Entertainment Guide - May 14, 2016

Tuesday recitals

The Martes de Música y Ópera series sponsored by the Jalisco Culture Department attracts some truly stellar classical performers and it’s all free! 

Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. On May 17: Proyecto Caos, a 10-member local ensemble specializing in the work of contemporary composers from Jalisco. May 24: Songs from Spain with Teresa Banderas (mezzosoprano) and Jose Guadalupe Lopez Luevano (guitar). May 31: Recital with Brandon Sulbaran (violin) and Rosa Maria Valdez (piano). 

Teatro Alarife Martin Casillas. Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Free.

Thursday Dance

Free Thursday contemporary dance groups featured in May are Piloteando Mi Vida on May 19 and Bruja Danza on May 26.

Teatro Alarife Martin Casillas, Thursdays, 8 p.m. Free.

Orchestral 

MAY CULTURAL FESTIVAL.  German pianist Lilya Zilberstein joins the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra to interpret the works of Sergei Rachmaninov, Gustav Mahler and Richard Strauss. In addition to her orchestral appearances, Zilberstein has presented recitals in many of the world’s musical capitals. Several of her recordings made for Deutsche Grammophon have drawn enthusiastic reviews. 

Teatro Degollado, Friday, May 13, 8:30 p.m.; and Sunday, May 15, 6:30 p.m. 120-270 pesos.

Double act

Amazing 80-year-old Mexican crooner Armando Manzanero teams up with famed Cuban singer, musician and songwriter  Francisco Cespedes. 

Teatro Diana, Sunday, May 15, 9 p.m. 500-1,100 pesos.

Concert

The University of Guadalajara’s Higinio Ruvalcaba Chamber Orchestra, directed by Vladimir Milchtein and Konstantin Zioumbilov, performs works by Sergio Berchenko (Chile) and Luis Carlos Figueroa (Colombia). In addition, soloists Alejandro Moreno (clarinet) and Mauricio Hernandez (guitar) present the world premiere of “Claritarra,” a piece by Mexican composer Gerardo Tamez.

Paraninfo Museo de las Artes (Juarez 975), Thursday, May 19, 8:30 p.m. 120 pesos.

Dance from Russia

The St. Petersburg Classic Ballet presents “Giselle,” considered one of the finest works in classical dance. 

Teatro Diana, Sunday, May 22, 6 p.m.  250-500 pesos.

Opera

MAY CULTURAL FESTIVAL.   Internationally acclaimed Mexican baritone Alfredo Daza accompanies the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra (with invited conductor Ivan Lopez Reynoso) in pieces by composers Ruggero Leoncavallo, Gioachino Rossini, Vincenzo Bellini, Ricardo Castro and Maria Grever. 

Teatro Degollado, Sunday, May 22, 6:30 p.m. 300-450 pesos.

God Save the Queen

Top tribute band to British rockers Queen in concert.

Auditorio Telmex, Friday, May 27, 9 p.m. 400-800 pesos.

Circus arts

MAY CULTURAL FESTIVAL.  Contemporary circus arts group Les 7 Doigts de la Main from Quebec close the festival with their acclaimed show, “Traces,” described by the New York Times as “a dose of pure urban adrenaline.” 

Palacio de la Cultural y la Communication (Palcco), Saturday, May 28, 8:30 p.m.; and Sunday, May 29, 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. 300-600 pesos. 

Progressive

The next Alternative Wednesday concert features U.S. musician David Aguilar and his band.

Teatro Vivian Blumenthal (Tomas V. Gomez 125), Wednesday, June 1, 8:30 p.m.  160 pesos.

Slava’s Snow Show

Stunning show put on by legendary Russian clown Slava Polunin is an indescribable blend of comedy, spectacle and poignant fantastical images.  Great entertainment for both adults and kids.

Teatro Diana, Thursday, June 2, 8:30 p.m.; Friday, June 3,   6:30 and 10 p.m.; Saturday, June 4, 5 and 9 p.m.; Sunday, June 5, 1 and 5 p.m.; Monday, June 6, 8:30 p.m.

Pied Piper

The Ballet Jalisco, the state’s only professional dance troupe, presents “The Pied Piper of Hamelin,” based on the version of the famous legend penned by Jakob and Wilhelm Grimm in 1816.

Teatro Degollado, Friday, June 3, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, June 4, 5 and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 5, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Jazz concert

The New York Jazz All Stars series, sponsored by the Universidad de Guadalajara in conjunction with Jazz at Lincoln Center, presents the Edward Simon Trio. Simon, a Venezuelan pianist and composer, has played with many jazz greats and on several Grammy-nominated jazz albums.

Teatro Vivian Blumenthal (Tomás V. Gómez 125, Colonia Ladron de Guevara), Thursday, June 9, 9 p.m. 200 pesos in advance (at theater) or 350 pesos at the door.

Russian Classical Ballet

One of the most prestigious ballet companies in Russia presents “Sleeping Beauty.”

Teatro Diana, Sunday, June 12, 6 p.m. 250-500 pesos.

Isaac Hernandez

World-renowned Tapatio comes home with an all-star cast for ballet gala.

Auditorio Telmex, Saturday, July 30, 8:30 p.m. 250-850 pesos.

GR RECOMMENDS: Zara McFarlane

British jazz singer Zara McFarlane shows off her fine voice at the May Cultural Festival in Guadalajara. She released her debut album, “Until Tomorrow,” in 2011. Named one of Los Angeles Times’ “Faces to Watch” in 2013,  she has already shared stages with greats such as Gregory Porter and Dianne Reeves. 

Teatro Degollado, Saturday, May 21, 8:30 p.m. 200-350 pesos.

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