Cantaré
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W. 19th St.
Chicago, IL 60608
Music, New Work
Sep 27, 2025

Pack your (musical) bags! We’re heading to Mexico with songs commissioned through our ¡Cantaré! program, showcasing the vibrant voices of this beautiful country. Through music, you’ll discover its rich and diverse culture.

Format: Full-length concert program (110 mins with an intermission) recommended for ages 10+

Tickets: $40-$50 ($10 student tickets and Pay-What-You-Can tickets available) Single tickets on sale August 1, 2025.

Program Song List

(program subject to change)

Las Mañanitas, Alfonso Esparza Oteo, arr. Ramon Noble

Las Bienaventuranzas, Jorge Córdoba

Week Week, Julio Morales

Y Es Que No Sabes, Novelli Jurado

Este, Que Ves, Engaño Colorido, Rodrigo Cadet

De Sur a Norte, Julio Morales

Haikus, Agustina Crespo

Light is Withheld, Emma Wilde

Amanecía en el Naranjel, Carlos Jimenez Mabarak

México en la Piel, José Manuel Fernández Espinosa, arr. Julio Morales

We have not long to love, Elisa Schmelkes

El pájaro perdido, Elisa Schmelkes

Program and Music Direction by John William Trotter

Performers
Megan Bell, Soprano
Ryan Cox, Bass
Carolyne DalMonte, Soprano
Ace Gangoso, Tenor
Miya Higashiyama, Mezzo-soprano
Amanda Kohl, Soprano
Adam Kosberg, Bass
Joe Labozetta, Bass
Thereza Lituma, Mezzo-soprano
Trevor Mitchell, Tenor