2026 Program 1. Opening Concert

Experience the grand opening of the 2026 season with the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra and the Municipal Choir of Zapopan in an unforgettable symphonic‑choral celebration that reimagines history through the lens of art. Conductor Pilar Gómez‑Ibarra leads a stellar cast, with the remarkable alto virtuoso Julietta Beas adding soaring lyrical depth. Under the artistic guidance of José Luis Castillo, the program unfolds a moving exploration of heroism as an ethical, historical, and collective construct. The evening opens with José Rolón’s “Cuauhtémoc,” a premiere work that honors the last Mexica tlatoani as a beacon of dignity and resistance, weaving rich lyricism with national consciousness—Rolón’s composition amplifies the 150th anniversary of his birthplace, España. The show culminates with Sergei Prokofiev’s monumental “Alexander Nevsky Cantata,” whose choral allegory melds history and politics into a collective anthem of memory and strength, sourced from the music of the 1938 Eisenstein film. Join us to witness this powerful dialogue between past and present, and feel the resonance of unity and bravery in every note.