THE MEXICAN CONSULATE & THE INSTITUTO CULTURAL MEXICANO DE TUCSON’S 4TH ANNUAL MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE CONCERT
A Free Event Open to the Public!
“Everyone is invited to enjoy a celebration of the culture, history and independent spirit of Mexico at the Fox Tucson Theater (17 W. Congress St.)
The evening will feature performances by the Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Maestro Linus Lerner with special guests: Winners of the San Luis Potosi Opera Festival and from the First Linus Lerner International Voice Competition.
The program includes:
Esperón Gonzales: Mexico 1910 Suite
Isaac: Obertura Mexicana
Sánchez-Navarro: México (El País de las Montañas)
FREE TO THE PUBLIC ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS at the Fox Tucson Theatre or at The Mexican Consulate located at 3915 E. Broadway. For more information call (520) 547-3040.”
http://foxtucson.com/presents/celebration-of-mexican-independence-day/
Wonderful concert tonight to a full house at the lovely Fox Theater, starting off with the rousing Mexican National Hymn, then the melodious Mexico 1910 Suite, and the majestic El Pais de Las Montanas (of Mexico). Opera singers in Baritone, Mezzo Soprano and Soprano impressed the audience with their songs in German, French and Italian. Especially well done was Habanera by Mezzo Soprano Diana Peralta and a Don Giovanni duet, followed by 3 popular Mexican songs at the end. Music Director Linus Lerner spoke of “bridges not walls” with Mexico, then Mexican Consul Ricardo Pineda waved the Mexican flag on stage with his family. Mariachi music closed out the concert.