San Miguel de Allende Atención San Miguel, the best information in print and online! June 14
By Makari Ishaya On Wednesday, June 19, San Miguel will have a choral evening at Teatro Ángela Peralta when the well-known Maestros Xavier Hernández and Liliana Gutiérrez conduct San Miguel Vivo Chorus and Instrumental Ensemble. Choral evening with San Miguel Vivo Chorus Wed, Jun 19, 7pm Teatro Ángela Peralta 100 pesos adults, children and teenagers [...]
By Suzanne Ludekens Concert “Dharmaflamenco II” Billy White in concert and CD presentation Thu, May 2, 7:30pm Doors open at 7pm Rosewood Hotel amphitheatre Nemesio Diez 11 200 pesos; VIP table for four, 1,200 pesos info 044-415-101- 6003 I love poetry and words, however I am wondering if Voltaire’s famous quote should be ‘Music is [...]
By Kate Lowenstein On Saturday, April 6, history was made in San Miguel de Allende; on the idyllic lawn of Villas del Parque, the inaugural concert of the newly formed San Miguel International Symphony (SMIS) was held. The 25-piece orchestra is directed by esteemed conductor Antonio Cabrero and brings together professional musicians from Russia, Poland, [...]
By Jon Sievert “Marc Silber belongs to a small group of musicians who not only know the roots of American popular music but also can make it their own. His music is never imitation but always original and entertaining and true to the many genres of American ‘folk’ and popular music. He is a true [...]
By Antonio Cabrero San Miguel Symphony will have its first season 2013-2014, the orchestra is a world-class ensemble formed with the principals and concertmasters of four major Philharmonic Orchestras in Mexico. Concert With the San Miguel Symphony Sat, Apr 6, TIME Iglesia de San Francisco 250/150 pesos These outstanding maestros come from Russia, Hungary, Poland, [...]
By José Luis Mendoza After his successful tour throughout Europe and the US, as a guest musician with the important and worldwide prestigious group Afro-Cuban All stars, San Miguel de Allende receives with deep thrill the virtuous-maestro pianist Gabriel Hernández, There will be a welcome concert at El Sindicato, Espacio Cultural Alternativo downtown. Gabriel Hernández [...]
By Shari Alexander In the five-year history of Concurso San Miguel, the nationwide search for the most talented and promising young opera singers in Mexico, the competition has grown from a small regional contest to an event of national significance in the musical and cultural life of Mexico. “Each year we grow our number of [...]
By D.K. Ross It’s no secret that the blues were founded in the music of African Americans in the United States in the early 20th century. However, that contribution was downplayed and even denied for some time. For women musicians, race and gender combined to marginalize their contributions, which were not only significant but foundational [...]
By Memo Vadillo When we talk about Barandela Big Band Orchestra we’re talking about quality, prestige and good music; the best rhythm and fresh sound through the medium of this vintage genre which has withstood the test of time and survived for many decades. Concert “I’m Your Connection” Tour 2013 w/The Big Band Orchestra Barandela [...]
By Shari Alexander In a night filled with cheers and surprises, a sell-out crowd rose to its feet for baritone Germán Olvera as he was announced the First Prize winner of Concurso San Miguel 2013. In the most closely contended contest in the five-year history of the Concurso, presented annually by Opera San Miguel, Olvera [...]
