Il Volo
Internationally acclaimed Italian trio known for blending classical vocals with pop music.
Arena Guadalajara, Thursday, March 5, 9 p.m. 753–3,452 pesos.
Jalisco Philharmonic
The Orquesta Filarmónica de Jalisco performs works from the Americas, including Copland’s “Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo,” pieces by Margaret Bonds and Gabriela Lena Frank, and Kai Stensgaard’s Timpani Concerto with soloist Sergio Quezada. Conducted by guest director Alejandra Urrutia.
Teatro Degollado, Thursday, March 5, 8:30 p.m. & Sunday, March 8, 12:30 p.m. Tickets from 100 pesos.
Ramón Vargas
A high-caliber operatic evening starring the celebrated Mexican tenor Ramón Vargas, accompanied by the Solistas de América Orchestra under the baton of guest conductor Natanael Espinoza, and featuring soprano Leticia de Altamirano. The program includes iconic excerpts from universal operas such as Don Giovanni, Lucia di Lammermoor, L’elisir d’amore and Rigoletto.
Conjunto Santander de las Artes, Saturday, March 7, 7:30 p.m. 700–2,800 pesos.
Lenny Kravitz
Famed Americanmusician and songwriter, whose music is characterized by a blend of rock, funk, reggae, hard rock, soul and R&B.
Auditorio Telmex, Sunday, March 8, 7 p.m. 888–5,264 pesos.
Jalisco Philharmonic
José Luis Castillo conducts the orchestra in an all-British program: William Boyce’s Symphony No. 2, Benjamin Britten’s Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings, and Edward Elgar’s Symphony No. 1. Guests are tenor César Delgado and horn player Daniel Graterol.
Teatro Degollado, Thursday, March 12, 8:30 p.m. & Sunday, March 15, 12:30 p.m. Tickets from 100 pesos.
Gerald Clayton Trio
U.S. jazz pianist and composer Gerald Clayton is considered one of the most outstanding of his generation. He began his training at prestigious institutions (Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, USC, Manhattan School of Music) and won second place in the Thelonious Monk International Piano Competition (2006). He has been nominated for multiple Grammy Awards.
Conjunto Santander de las Artes, Thursday, March 12, 9 p.m. 300–700 pesos.
Steve Hackett & Genetics
Steve Hackett, the lead guitarist of the progressive rock band Genesis from 1971 to 1977, brings “The Best of Genesis Latin America Tour” to the city, together with the Argentinian band Genetics. The show will be a celebration of Genesis’ classics, traversing different stages of the band, including anthems such as “Supper’s Ready,” “Firth of Fifth,” “Carpet Crawlers” and “The Cinema Show,” among others.
Teatro Diana, Sunday, March 15, 8 p.m. 500–1,200 pesos.
Piano recital
Pianists Josue Almontes and Osbaldo Guerrero offer a recital featuring pieces by Hans Zimmer, Yann Tiersen, Yiruma and others.
Foro del Angel (at López Mateos and Cubilete), Sunday, March 15.
Jalisco Philharmonic
Guest conductor Jorge Mester leads the orchestra in three major works: Dvořák’s Les préludes, Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 and Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 6.
Teatro Degollado, Thursday, March 19, 8:30 p.m. & Sunday, March 22, 12:30 p.m. Tickets from 100 pesos.
Jason Mraz
Popular American singer, guitarist and songwriter, perhaps best known for his hit single “I’m Yours,” which in 2008 reached the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100, while spending a then-record 76 weeks on the Hot 100.
Teatro Diana, Friday, March 20, 9 p.m. 590-2,180 pesos.
New York Met Live
Watch the Met simulcast as Lise Davidsen tackles one of the ultimate roles for a dramatic soprano: the Irish princess Isolde in Wagner’s transcendent meditation on love and death, Tristan und Isolde.
Conjunto Santander de las Artes, Saturday, March 21, 10 a.m. 300 pesos.
Chamber orchestra
The Universidad de Guadalajara’s Higinio Ruvalcaba Chamber Orchestra presents a program focused on two key moments in the history of orchestral music: the Italian Baroque of Antonio Vivaldi and the early Classical period represented by Johann Stamitz.
Conjunto Santander de las Artes, Saturday, March 21, 7:30 p.m. 180–230 pesos.
Jalisco Philharmonic
The final concert of the season before the Easter break sees José Luis Castillo take the baton: Antonín Dvořák’s Slavonic Dances No. 8, Furiant, and Violin Concerto in A minor, and Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 5. Rachel Barton Pine of the United States is the invited violinist.
Teatro Degollado, Thursday, March 26, 8:30 p.m. & Sunday, March 29, 12:30 p.m. Tickets from 100 pesos.