Jeff Tyzik, conductor
Aída Cuevas, vocalist
The legendary Aída 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 Aztlán 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 “Quizás Mañana.”
The Phoenix Symphony’s Preludes series returns for the 2023-2024 season! Preludes
will take place prior to select performances with activities that will be sure to delight the
whole family! Prepare to hear live musical performances, discover new artworks,
explore the dances and traditions of new cultures, and much, much more!
Aída Cuevas “The Queen of Mariachi” Preludes – Begin One Hour Prior to Performance
Get on your feet and dance to the thrilling music of The Harmony Project’s Mariachi Ensemble! Join us for a party in the plaza outside the Orpheum Theatre, featuring music, food, and fun!
The Preludes Series is brought to you by 
