A live performance celebrating Mexican Independence Day subsequent Thursday on the Fox Theatre will characteristic Tucson-area musicians and dancers.
The occasion, organized by the Mexican Consulate in Tucson, will characteristic performances by the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, Pueblo Excessive Faculty’s Mariachi Aztlán, and Compañía de Danza Folklórica Arizona.
“For us, that is one thing that could be very particular,” Pueblo Excessive Faculty mariachi trainer John Contreras mentioned in Spanish. We’re particularly excited to carry out alongside the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, which is such a top quality group and has among the finest musicians in Southern Arizona.”
En español: Músicos y bailarines en concierto por independencia de México
Mariachi Aztlán will play two songs on their very own after which two items with the symphony. Contreras mentioned they have been rehearsing day by day and have ready a repertoire of beloved music similar to “El Son del Alegre,” “Un Mundo Raro” and “Popurri Mexicano,” a medley which incorporates songs like “Cielito Lindo” and “Como Mexico No Hay Dos.”
“Despite the fact that nearly all of my college students and myself have been born right here in america, many have been born to Mexican dad and mom,” Contreras mentioned. “Giving them the fervour of the mariachi and the Spanish language, they’re in a position to get on stage and characterize the nation of their dad and mom and their tradition.”
Subsequent yr, Mariachi Aztlan will likely be representing Arizona in a celebration of Mexican independence in Washington, D.C.
The Tucson Symphony performed on the 2021 Mexican Independence Live performance, and Jose Luis Gomez, the orchestra’s musical director, is glad their partnership with the consulate is constant.
“A very powerful a part of this type of occasion is that it evidently resonates with a selected group,” Gomez mentioned in an interview in Spanish. “Our intention is that this celebration of Mexico’s independence is spectacular for the whole Mexican group in Tucson and for those that will likely be watching by means of the Fb Stay.”
The Compañía de Danza Folklórica Arizona will carry out a bit titled “Mexico,” which is able to characteristic completely different types of folklorico as tribute to the nation.
Chantal Ralls, the group’s director, mentioned the dancers are all very excited to participate within the live performance.
There can even be a civic ceremony to commemorate El Grito de Dolores, which passed off on Sept. 16, 1810, and was the catalyst for the warfare for Mexican independence. September 15 marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month in america.
The live performance and the ceremony will likely be broadcast reside on the Tucson Symphony Orchestra’s Fb web page and the consulate’s social media platforms.
The performances will start at 7:30 p.m. and free tickets may be requested by emailing [email protected] or calling 520-882-5595 ext. 411.