David Garrett
German pop and crossover violinist and recording artist. Holds Guinness record as fastest violinist in the world.
Auditorio Telmex, Friday, November 21, 9 p.m. 250-1200 pesos.
Met: Live in HD
Simulcast of Rossini’s “Barber of Seville.”
Teatro Diana, Saturday, November 22, noon. 100-250 pesos.
Laura Pausini
Greatly admired in Mexico, Italian pop singer-songwriter has won three Latin Grammy Awards, a Billboard Latin Music Award and four World Music Awards.
Auditorio Telmex, Saturday, November 22, 9 p.m. 240-1600 pesos.
Korean festival
The annual festival of Korean music and dance features both modern and traditional interpretations from the Far Eastern nation.
Teatro Guadalajara del IMSS (Av. 16 de Septiembre 868), Sunday, November 23, 4 p.m. 90 pesos.
Miercoles de Danza
Free dance recitals are scheduled each Wednesday. November 26: Woman, Body, a work by an international quartet of dancers from Mexico, Thailand, South Korea and Hungary.
Teatro Alarife Martin Casillas, Wednesdays, 8 p.m. Free.
Thursday recitals
The Guadalajara council chamber opens its doors to Thursday recitals and concerts.
Palacio Municipal de Guadalajara (Hidalgo & Alcalde, Centro), Thursdays, 8:30 p.m. Free.
Opera
“L`Elisir d`Amore” (Elixir of Love), opera by Donizetti, with the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra.
Teatro Degollado, Friday, November 28, 8 p.m.; Sunday, November 30, 6:30 p.m. 100-600 pesos.
Pitbull
U.S. rapper in concert.
Auditorio Telmex, Sunday, November 30, 7 p.m. 350-1690 pesos.
The Nutcracker
The Moscow Ballet presents its version of the perennial Christmas favorite.
Teatro Diana, Tuesday, December 2, 8:30 p.m.. 250-600 pesos.
‘The Messiah’
Georg Friedrich Händel’s “Messiah” with the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra and the Jalisco State Choir. Juan Carlos Lomónaco is the guest conductor and Sergio Hernández directs the choir. Soloists: Dhyana Arom, soprano; Guadalupe Paz, alto; Ernesto Ramírez tenor; Carlos López, bass.
Teatro Degollado, Friday, December 5, 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 7, 12:30 p.m. 110-300 pesos.
Met: Live in HD
Simulcast of Richard Wagner’s “The Master-Singers of Nuremberg.” (Six hours duration.)
Teatro Diana, Saturday, December 13, 11 a.m.. 100-250 pesos.
Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra
Homage to Richard Strauss: Marco Parisotto, music director; Stefan Dohr, horn (Berlín Philharmonic). Richard Strauss’ “Salome op.54: Dance of the seven veils,” “Concerto for horn no.2, TrV 283 in E-flat major” and “Ein Heldenleben, op.40.”
Teatro Degollado, Friday, December 12, 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 14, 12:30 p.m.
Cafe Tacuba
One of Mexico’s most loved rock bands in concert.
Teatro Diana, Thursday, December 11 and Friday, December 12, 9 p.m. 100-250 pesos.