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PHOENIX (March 25, 2024) — The Phoenix Symphony is announcing legendary performer Aída Cuevas will sing at “The Queen of Mariachi” concerts April 12-April 14.
Cuevas, one of the greatest Mexican singers of all time and the first female singer to win a Grammy Award in the mariachi genre, has entertained Presidents Gerald Ford, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, the King and Queen of Spain, the Shah of Iran, and every Mexican president since 1975.
Affectionately known as “The Queen of Mariachi,” the Latin Grammy Award-winner and the renowned Mariachi Aztlan join guest conductor Jeff Tyzik and The Phoenix Symphony in such beloved songs as “El Pastor” and “Mexico en la piel,” as well as her greatest hits “Te Doy Las Gracias” and “Quizas Manana.”
“Aída Cuevas is the complete musical package. Her voice is stunning, her stage presence is unforgettable and the way she engages the audience in a celebration of mariachi music makes her concerts an opportunity that can’t be missed,” said Tito Muñoz, Virginia G. Piper Music Director of the Phoenix Symphony.
The concerts are 7:30 p.m. April 12, 7:30 p.m. April 13 and 2 p.m. April 14 at the Orpheum Theatre. Buy tickets at www.phoenixsymphony.org.
About The Phoenix Symphony
The Phoenix Symphony is Arizona’s largest performing arts organization and one of the state’s most important cultural assets. In addition to performing traditional and modern repertoire in the fall and spring in Symphony Hall and around the Valley, its world-class musicians are actively engaged in the community thanks to generous foundation, corporation, and individual support. The Symphony is strengthened by collaborating with renowned guest conductors and artists. The core mission of The Phoenix Symphony is to provide the joy of live music as a catalyst for discovery, knowledge, compassion, and connection. Annually, orchestra members empower more than 120,000 students through education and partnerships and create opportunities for deeper connection for tens of thousands of adults experiencing homelessness, in Alzheimer’s care facilities, in hospitals and in hospice.
To learn more, please visit phoenixsymphony.org
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