Tradition and Stories on Día de los Muertos with Your Greeley Philharmonic

The Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra is proud to present “Canciones para ti (Songs for You)” on November 1, 2025 with guest conductor Diego Barbosa-Vásquez. Join your Greeley Philharmonic in the Union Colony Civic Center to celebrate Dias de Los Muertos with a night of music made famous by Ramón Ayala, José José, Celia Cruz, and Rocío Dúrcal. Experience the music of Mexican and Latin American traditions, rooted in El Día de los Muertos. 

Event Details:

When: November 1st, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Where: Union Colony Civic Center, 701 10th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631

This concert features a thrilling mix of classical works and traditional folk music and dances. The orchestra begins with Camille Saint-Saens “Danse Macabre", followed by the traditional Mexican song “La Llorona” and a heartfelt rendition of “El Triste.” The second half of the program promises to honor life with “Un Rinconcito en el Cielo” and “Amor Eterno.” End the evening by dancing to the cumbia and salsa with “Colombia Tierra Querida” and “La Vida es un Carnaval.”

Colombian conductor Diego Barbosa-Vásquez is giving a pre-concert talk at the Linc Library at 3:30 PM on Wednesday, October 29th. As an Official Ambassador of Colombia and an advocate for inclusive programming, he has a proven track record of transforming cultural heritage into powerful main-stage experiences that resonate with audiences and uphold the highest professional standards. The presentation explores the repertoire and themes of the concert, built with and for our community. Learn how this event is more than a concert - it is a cultural declaration. Bring your questions, as there will be a Q&A session with Diego. 

Join us as we celebrate life, love, and memory through the power of music. 

Tickets and more information for this concert can be found at greeleyphil.org/tickets.

This concert is sponsored by Edward Jones | Brian & Kim Larson, Allo Fiber, LINC Library Innovation Center, Beautiful Home Team, Downtown Development Authority, and Cache la Poudre River National Heritage Area.