Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – Get ready for a festive musical celebration as the Orquesta Sinfónica Vallarta (OSV) and the Instituto de Artes Musicales Puerto Vallarta (IAMPV) bring joy to the holiday season with a series of enchanting concerts.
For over a decade, the OSV’s holiday concerts have been a cherished tradition for music lovers. This year, the Vallarta Symphony Orchestra will spread the holiday cheer with performances at 7 pm on December 17 at the American School, 7 pm on December 18 at Salon Pariaso in Nuevo Nayarit, and 8 pm on December 20 at Biblioteca Los Mangos.
Conducted by Aquiles Morales, the Symphony Orchestra will be accompanied by the Coro Bucerias and Poder Coral, along with the mesmerizing mezzo-soprano, Samara Fernández. Together, they will present Handel’s Messiah and many other Christmas favorites, creating a magical experience for the audience.
Concert Highlights:
A Child of Our Time by Michael Tippett – Oratorio for Choir and Orchestra
Christmas Festival by Leroy Anderson
Messiah by G.F. Handel (excerpts)
Peace, Peace by Rick and Sylvia Powell
Polonaise from Christmas Eve Suite by Rimsky Korsakov
Tickets are priced at $350 Pesos for adults and $150 for students and children, avaailable online, at the door or by emailing iampvinfo(at)gmail.com. Take advantage of a special ticket package – buy four tickets for the price of three, perfect for sharing with friends or donating to the family of an orchestra musician!
Little-known Facts about Handel’s Messiah:
- Originally intended for Lent, Messiah was moved to Christmas during the Victorian era.
- Composed for a small ensemble, Victorian performances featured thousands of musicians and hundreds of singers.
- Handel completed the three-hour work in just 18 days in 1741 (OSV will perform selected excerpts).
- Handel shed tears while composing the Hallelujah Chorus.
- Throughout his life, Handel refused payment for Messiah performances, believing he didn’t deserve it.
Don’t miss these magical musical experiences that will undoubtedly brighten your holiday season! Event proceeds will help the Institute of Musical Arts finance the educational and musical projects that comprise it, like the Vallarta Symphony Orchestra, Flute Ensemble and the Salty Paw Jazz Orchestra, which is a student Big Band group that has been performing throughout the entire Banderas Bay area.
Mark Your Calendars!
Upcoming OSV Concerts:
December 17 – American School, Marina Vallarta
December 18 – Salon Paraiso, Nuevo Vallarta
December 20 – Los Mangos Library, Puerto Vallarta
February 11 – American School, Marina Vallarta
February 12 – Salon Paraiso, Nuevo Vallarta
March 17 – American School, Marina Vallarta
March 18 – Salon Paraiso, Nuevo Vallarta
Upcoming Salty Paw Jazz Orchestra Concerts:
January 21 – IFC/IAMPV fundraiser at Oscar’s Restaurant
February 4 – Mardi Gras at Puerto Magico – IAMPV fundraiser
Make plans now to come out and enjoy some beautiful music, while supporting music education for the children of Puerto Vallarta. For more information about the concerts, IAMPV programs or how you can help, visit the Instituto de Artes Musicales Puerto Vallarta website or Facebook page.
The American School is located at Albatros 129 in Marina Vallarta, Salon Paraiso is at Paseo de los Cocoteros No.13, Las Jarretaderas, Nuevo Nayarit, and Biblioteca Los Mangos can be found at Avenida Francisco 1001 in Colonia Versalles.
IAMPV (Instituto de Artes Musicales Puerto Vallarta) is a non-profit educational music institute whose mission is to bring the joy of music to children and young adults in the greater Banderas Bay area. This is accomplished through a comprehensive program with many levels of instruction and different musical disciplines. Musical instruments are provided to beginning students.
For more information about the concerts, IAMPV programs, or how you can participate, visit IAMPV.org, or IAMPuertoVallarta on Facebook.