Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán
Valley Performing Arts Center
18111 Nordhoff St
Northridge, CA 91325-0001
Feb 16, 2018
8:00 PM UTC
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After successful runs in Chicago and Paris, the Houston Grand Opera's famed Mexican-American musical saga, "Cruzar La Cara de La Luna (To Cross the Face of the Moon)" comes to VPAC. Following three generations of a single clan, the world's first Mariachi opera finds a man caught between two cultures and generations -- that of his immigrant father and American daughter. But when long-held secrets are suddenly revealed, he's forced to find the true meaning of family. Sung in Spanish with English subtitles -- and as timely as ever -- this original L.A. production features Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán, whose late director José "Pepe" Martínez composed the opera's music and co-wrote the lyrics with the book author Leonard Foglia. To make your night as fun and stress-free as possible, parking is included with your ticket.
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Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán Biography
Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán is a Mariachi group that was founded in Tecalitlán, Jalisco, Mexico by Gaspar Vargas in 1898. In 1928, his son, Silvestre Vargas, took over control of the group. Over time, the group has recorded albums, starred in over 200 movies, and performed all over the world. They have collaborated with many artists, among them Linda Ronstadt. The group is based in Mexico City. They are known as "El Mejor Mariachi Del Mundo" or in English, "The Best Mariachi In The World." They left a great influence on Mariachi style itself. They helped by learning and playing more of a classical style. This was started by Ruben Fuentes, a classical violinist who joined the group, in 1944. He was asked to help improve their presentation, sound, and understanding of music.
To this day (like most Mariachi groups) the group members dress in the traditional charro suits customary in the nineteenth century and sometimes perform dances accompanied by ballet folklórico performers.
Read MoreTo this day (like most Mariachi groups) the group members dress in the traditional charro suits customary in the nineteenth century and sometimes perform dances accompanied by ballet folklórico performers.
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