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José Guadalupe Flores tiene una despedida memorable de los escenarios


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Momentos del concierto de despedida de los escenarios de José Guadalupe Flores con la Orquesta Filarmónica de Jalisco y el pianista Arturo Nieto-Dorantes. Fotos: ENRIQUE VÁZQUEZ

Por Enrique Vázquez Lozano

Guadalajara, Jalisco. 1 de marzo de 2026

Nieto-Dorantes logró arrancar los aplausos del público gracias a la gran destreza con la que concretó múltiples pasajes de octavas paralelas, arpegios amplios y escalas rápidas sobre todo en registros muy agudos.

Otra de las virtudes de la obra es que cuenta con una orquestación en la que el intercambio temático se da entre varias secciones del conjunto de manera constante, lo cual ayuda a sorprender y mantener la atención del escucha. En diversos momentos, gracias a la buena ejecución de conjuto y solista, puede apreciarse como los motivos secundarios anticipan respuestas del solista. También es muy brillante el uso dramático que hace Vásquez de los metales en momentos culminantes.

Ante la gran y extendida ola de aplausos que el público propinó a Nieto-Dorantes el pianista correspondió con la interpretación del Vals Galante de Manuel M. Ponce, solo al piano que no estaba en el programa. El gesto ocasionó otros minutos de aplausos más antes de que todos se fueran al intermedio.

La segunda parte de la velada director y orquesta concentraron toda su energía en la interpretación de la Sinfonía de Borodín ya mencionada. Conocida como la Sinfonía heróica e inspirada en la rusia medieval. Para diversos críticos, esta obra sintetiza el ideario musical del Grupo de los Cinco (Balákirev, Cui, Músorgski, Rimski-Kórsakov y el propio Borodín). Su sonido épico pleno de elementos sonoros que encontramos en la tradición rusa de la época, la convierten en una obra de temas melódicos que pueden memorizarse con facilidad, llena de pasajes bellos, misteriosos, jocosos, sublimes y provista de un final vigoroso.

De los cuatro movimientos tradicionales, el Allegro cuenta con un tema principal robusto casi épico y una serie de motivos basados en intervalos amplios en donde el desarrollo es más rítmco que armónico. José Guadalupe Flores y los integrantes de la OFJ lograron proyectar todos estos aspectos con claridad y maestría.
El ensamble logró que los espectadores, pudieran apreciar la orquestación exquisita y la métrica irregular del segundo movimiento Scherzo, al igual que el tema principal de registro medio y las armonías modales de corte oriental del tercer movimiento Andante a tal grado que el público aplaudió al final de cada movimiento.

En el Finale, donde puede encontrarse una especie de repaso temático de todos los movimientos anteriores, el conjunto y director hicieron que se disfrutaran las escalas exóticas y los pasajes pasajes de colores cálidos producidos por cuerdas graves que caracterizan este movimiento, así como los fragmentos en los que los metales infringieron con maestría un carácter heróico a la pieza.

El resultado fue una despedida de los escenarios memorable del director José Guadalupe Flores, quien siempre se ha distinguido por estrenar obras de compositores contemporáneos. La repetición del programa, como ya lo mencioné, se realiza este domingo 1 de marzo a las 12:30 horas, en el Teatro Degollado.

Guadalajara, Jalisco. March 1, 2026

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Last Thursday night, before a moderately full Teatro Degollado, the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra (OFJ), under the guest baton of José Guadalupe Flores, performed orchestral versions of Clemente Aguirre’s (1828-1900) El son de la lira, José Francisco Vásquez’s (1896-1961) Piano Concerto No. 3, commemorating its 130th anniversary, and Alexander Borodin’s Symphony No. 2.

This was one of two concerts with which conductor José Guadalupe Flores (Arandas, 1947) has chosen to bid farewell to the stage after a life dedicated to music, which has led him to develop his craft in various venues in the Americas and Europe. The second concert takes place today, Sunday, March 1.

After the critical moment that the country, and especially Jalisco, experienced on February 22nd due to a massive wave of violence unleashed by a criminal group that went viral worldwide, this musical evening seemed, at least to me, like a balm of optimism and a reaffirmation of the virtues that characterize our region and that I believe should prevail over such disturbances, just as a safer and more peaceful environment should prevail. I hope I don’t lose objectivity in my musical appreciation, given this thirst for peace and well-being.

The three works themselves are worthy of a triumphant farewell because of what they represent and the way in which they were conceived. On one hand, we have the orchestral premiere of El son de la lira, a 19th-century piece that could be considered a symbol of the musical consolidation of independent Mexico. It integrates elements of Mexican son, refined by an academic language in keeping with European Romanticism, and anticipates, in some ways, the musical nationalism later developed by figures such as Manuel M. Ponce and Carlos Chávez.

This orchestral version captivated the audience from the very first moment due to the ensemble’s high-quality performance. This clarity and precision in each player’s interpretation, along with the synchronicity between conductor and ensemble, allowed the listener to appreciate how Aguirre, in this work, takes the traditional son model, structured in two parts with contrasting repetitions, and expands it through an introduction, a thematic development with rhythmic variations, and a stylized recapitulation with a high harmonic density compared to the piece’s opening sections. The work as a whole is a didactic example of how a single main theme can undergo diverse transformations. The sound of the lyre evokes a beautiful atmosphere throughout, and is highly enjoyable due to its clear tonal foundation, the frequent use of modulations and related keys, and the use of chromaticism that enriches its texture without detracting from its popular character. It also features agile accentuation and light syncopation. It demonstrates that popular music can support a complex formal architecture.

The work remains relevant, considering that beyond stylized folklore, the fusion between popular and concert music continues to be a central theme of contemporary Latin American aesthetics.

The Piano Concerto No. 3 by José Francisco Vásquez, also from Arandas, is an example of the diverse influences to which the Jalisco-born musician was exposed. Thanks to the excellent performance by Arturo Nieto-Dorantes and the OFJ, one could distinguish passages that sound like a late reinterpretation of Saint-Saëns, Chopin, and Liszt, with touches of the 1930s film music wave, spearheaded by composers such as Max Steiner, George Gershwin, and Alfred Newman, lending the work a balance between technical brilliance and lyricism.

Vásquez’s concerto follows the tripartite Classical-Romantic structure. The first movement, Allegro, features an exposition with a double presentation of orchestra/soloist, a virtuosic development with arpeggiated figurations, and a recapitulation with dynamic intensification. It unveils the beautiful, grotesque, and sublime atmospheres that the listener can expect throughout the work.

In the second movement, Lento, the piano’s middle register predominates, and the dialogue between piano and orchestra takes on a more intimate feel. The third movement, in which he deconstructs the melody of Cielito Lindo, has a brilliant, highly rhythmic ending, full of contrasting episodes, crowned by a coda that expands to achieve a unique catharsis.

Nieto-Dorantes earned the audience’s applause thanks to the great skill with which he executed numerous parallel octave passages, expansive arpeggios, and rapid scales, especially in the very high registers.

Another of the work’s virtues is its orchestration, in which thematic exchange occurs constantly between various sections of the ensemble, which helps to surprise and maintain the listener’s attention. At several points, thanks to the excellent performance of both the ensemble and the soloist, one can appreciate how secondary motifs anticipate the soloist’s responses. Vásquez’s dramatic use of the brass instruments in climactic moments is also brilliant.

Faced with the great and sustained wave of applause that the audience gave to Nieto-Dorantes, the pianist responded with a solo piano performance of Manuel M. Ponce’s Vals Galante, a piece not on the program. This gesture elicited several more minutes of applause before everyone went to the intermission.

In the second part of the evening, conductor and orchestra focused all their energy on the performance of Borodin’s aforementioned Symphony. Known as the Heroic Symphony and inspired by medieval Russia, this work, according to various critics, synthesizes the musical ideals of The Five (Balakirev, Cui, Mussorgsky, Rimsky-Korsakov, and Borodin himself). Its epic sound, full of sonic elements found in the Russian tradition of the period, makes it a work of easily memorized melodic themes, filled with beautiful, mysterious, playful, and sublime passages, and featuring a vigorous ending.

Of the four traditional movements, the Allegro has a robust, almost epic main theme and a series of motifs based on wide intervals where the development is more rhythmic than harmonic. José Guadalupe Flores and the members of the OFJ projected all these aspects with clarity and mastery. The ensemble allowed the audience to appreciate the exquisite orchestration and irregular meter of the second movement, Scherzo, as well as the main theme in the middle register and the oriental-tinged modal harmonies of the third movement, Andante, to such an extent that the audience applauded at the end of each movement.

In the Finale, which offers a kind of thematic review of all the previous movements, the ensemble and conductor made the audience enjoy the exotic scales and passages of warm colors produced by the low strings that characterize this movement, as well as the fragments in which the brass masterfully lent a heroic character to the piece.

The result was a memorable farewell performance for conductor José Guadalupe Flores, who has always been known for premiering works by contemporary composers. The program will be repeated this Sunday, March 1st, at 12:30 pm at the Teatro Degollado.

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TRADICIONES. Judea 232 de Tlaquepaque contará con un elenco de 150 participantes


La edición 232 de una de las representaciones bíblicas más antiguas de México en su rubro, se realiza del 28 de marzo al 4 de abril en San Martín de las Flores con la participación de 400 elementos de seguridad

Parte del elenco de La Judea 232 de San Martín de las Flores, Tlaquepaque Foto: CORTESÍA

Cladia Andalón / Guadalajara

Laura Imelda Pérez Segura, compartió que la edición 232 de La Judea se realiza del 28 de marzo, 2, 3 y 4 de abril en San Martín de las Flores contará con un elenco de más de 150 personas en escena, distribuidas en distintos escenarios instalados tanto en la Plaza Principal como en el Cerro de la Cruz, bajo la coordinación del Patronato Organizador y un operativo de seguridad integrado por 400 elementos, provenientes de diversas dependencias municipales, estatales y federales.

Más de dos siglos de historia respaldan esta puesta en escena, considerada la más antigua en su tipo en Jalisco que recrea pasajes bíblicos y revive el espíritu de dicha comunidad.

Durante su mensaje, la alcaldesa recordó que en 2025 se registró una asistencia aproximada de 200 mil visitantes, y destacó que la representación de la Judea en San Martín de las Flores ha trascendido generaciones, convirtiéndose en parte fundamental de la identidad y la esencia cultural del municipio.

Pérez Segura detalló: «La Secretaría de Gobernanza y Territorio del Municipio tendrá presencia a través de sus áreas de Inspección, Vigilancia, Reglamentos, Tianguis y Espacios Abiertos. En coordinación con Protección Civil y Bomberos, brindará capacitación sobre manejo higiénico de alimentos y uso adecuado de gas LP los días 12 y 13 de marzo en San Martín de las Flores, ante la expectativa de participación de más de 250 comerciantes de distintos giros». La funcionaria agregó que la Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana de San Pedro Tlaquepaque desplegará un operativo dividido en tres perímetros de vigilancia: la zona central de la representación, las áreas aledañas y puntos estratégicos, así como las entradas y salidas del municipio. Participarán elementos de los siete sectores operativos y agrupamientos especializados. Asimismo, se establecerán puestos de mando, monitoreo permanente y vigilancia con drones para garantizar una respuesta inmediata para cualquier eventualidad.

A este esfuerzo se suman corporaciones de los tres órdenes de gobierno, entre ellas la Defensa, la Guardia Nacional, la Secretaría de Seguridad del Estado de Jalisco, la Policía Estatal, Protección Civil Jalisco, la Policía Metropolitana y las policías municipales de Guadalajara, Zapopan, Tonalá, El Salto, Juanacatlán e Ixtlahuacán.

También habrá elementos de Protección Civil y Bomberos del municipio, la Policía Vial de San Pedro Tlaquepaque, Vialidad Estatal, paramédicos, DIF y COMUDE, con el propósito de fortalecer un esquema integral de seguridad, atención médica, movilidad y ordenamiento.

En materia de salud, la presidenta municipal informó que, previo al evento, en el poblado de San Martín de las Flores se ha mantenido un monitoreo permanente sobre el comportamiento del sarampión en la zona. Esta labor ha derivado en un trabajo coordinado entre los tres órdenes de gobierno, mediante campañas intensivas de difusión, puestos permanentes de vacunación y brigadas casa por casa para garantizar la cobertura.

Añadió que durante las jornadas de representación se instalarán filtros sanitarios en los que se distribuirán cubrebocas y se mantendrán activos los módulos de vacunación. Mayor información en la página de FB de Gobierno de Tlaquepaque.

Laura Imelda Pérez Segura shared that the 232nd edition of La Judea, taking place from March 28 to April 4 in San Martín de las Flores, will feature a cast of more than 150 people on stage, distributed across different stages set up in both the Main Plaza and on Cerro de la Cruz. The event is coordinated by the Organizing Committee and a security operation comprised of 400 personnel from various municipal, state, and federal agencies.

More than two centuries of history support this reenactment, considered the oldest of its kind in Jalisco, which recreates biblical passages and revives the spirit of the community.

During her address, the mayor recalled that in 2025, approximately 200,000 visitors attended, and emphasized that the reenactment of the Passion Play in San Martín de las Flores has transcended generations, becoming a fundamental part of the municipality’s identity and cultural essence.

Pérez Segura explained: «The Municipal Secretariat of Governance and Territory will be present through its Inspection, Surveillance, Regulations, Street Markets, and Open Spaces departments. In coordination with Civil Protection and the Fire Department, it will provide training on hygienic food handling and the proper use of LP gas on March 12 and 13 in San Martín de las Flores, anticipating the participation of more than 250 vendors from various sectors.» The official added that the San Pedro Tlaquepaque Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection will deploy an operation divided into three surveillance perimeters: the central area of ​​the consulate, the surrounding areas and strategic points, as well as the entrances and exits of the municipality. Personnel from all seven operational sectors and specialized units will participate. Command posts, continuous monitoring, and drone surveillance will also be established to guarantee an immediate response to any eventuality.

This effort includes agencies from all three levels of government, including the Ministry of Defense, the National Guard, the Jalisco State Security Secretariat, the State Police, Jalisco Civil Protection, the Metropolitan Police, and the municipal police forces of Guadalajara, Zapopan, Tonalá, El Salto, Juanacatlán, and Ixtlahuacán.

Civil Protection and Fire Department personnel from the municipality, the San Pedro Tlaquepaque Traffic Police, State Traffic Police, paramedics, DIF (Family Services) and COMUDE (Municipal Sports Commission) will also be present, with the aim of strengthening a comprehensive plan for security, medical care, mobility, and public order.

Regarding health, the mayor reported that, prior to the event, the town of San Martín de las Flores has been under constant monitoring of measles outbreaks. This work has resulted in coordinated efforts among the three levels of government, through intensive outreach campaigns, permanent vaccination sites, and door-to-door brigades to ensure coverage.

She added that during the reenactment events, health checkpoints will be set up where face masks will be distributed, and vaccination stations will remain open. More information is available on the Tlaquepaque Government Facebook page.