Mexico and AMF
At the beautiful Teatro Degollado, in Guadalajara
American Music Festivals and Chicago’s Mexican American Community
Through the years, outreach to Chicago’s Pilsen Neighborhood has included the following concerts by the Lincolnwood Chamber Orchestra:
November 2011, “Noche Mexicana,” with Sones de Mexico, Benito Juarez Community Academy September 2018, “Save St. Adalbert Church,” St. Adalbert Church
May 2019, “Mexican Mother’s Day Concert,” Consulate General of Mexico
December 2021, “25th Ward Christmas Concert,” Benito Juarez Community Academy
LCO with Sones de Mexico
Fundraiser to save St. Adalbert Church
Mothers Day at Mexican Consulate in Chicago
With vocalist Kathy Navigato
Concerts in Mexico
In 2023, American Music Festivals visited Mexico for two tours, beginning in March with concerts in San Luis Potosi and Zacatecas. In September, Philip Simmons conducted the Camara de Zapopan in Zapopan and Guadalajara.
Zacatecas Camerata, with violin soloist Alexander Campbell
In Guadalajara
Friendship for the future
As we explore Mexican culture, and all the music of the Americas, we find lasting friendships which lead to new opportunities and better understanding.
With members of the Guadalajara Chamber of Commerce
Backstage with Maestro José Castillo, Director of the Jalisco Philharmonic
