Casa Haas will host the premiere of *Flor de tres raíces* (Flower of Three Roots), an original musical produced by Estudio Vocal VOCE. This production brings together distinguished performers and a live mariachi band to pay tribute to the legacy of José Alfredo Jiménez through a narrative that intertwines fiction with biographical events. The performance will take place on Friday, September 18, at 7:00 p.m. at Casa Haas.
The production presents a timeless and mysterious encounter between three legends of Mexican music: Lola Beltrán, Chavela Vargas, and Lucha Villa. Through their memories, confrontations, and live music, the performers reveal the indelible mark the composer from Guanajuato left on their careers and personal lives, exploring themes such as love, memory, and cultural roots.
The repertoire includes live arrangements of iconic classics such as “Un mundo raro,” “El último trago,” “La media vuelta,” “Ella,” and “Si nos dejan,” as well as a special medley featuring “El Rey” and “Paloma Negra.”
Cast and Production
Under the artistic direction of Mazatlán-born tenor Eduardo Tapia (who portrays José Alfredo Jiménez), this interdisciplinary project brings together a distinguished local cast:
– Eduardo Tapia: Tenor, director, and project creator. A vocal instructor and graduate of the CMA (Mazatlán Center for the Arts), he boasts a distinguished career in opera—with roles in *The Barber of Seville*, *La Traviata*, and *Tosca*—and as a concert soloist. He made a successful debut as a playwright and director in 2024 with his first musical, *Tenemos que hablar*.
– Sarah Holcombe: An internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano set to make her New York debut in 2026. She has appeared in productions such as *Dido and Aeneas*, *Rigoletto* (as Maddalena), and *El Amor Brujo* at the Tlaqná Cultural Center in Xalapa.
– Rode Ríos: Portrays Chavela Vargas. At 19 years old, she has established herself on the local scene through three consecutive years of participation in *Melodías al Anochecer*, the *Canciones de Amor* concert, and the musical *Tenemos que Hablar*.
– Gabriela Gordián: A musical theater singer who won first place and the Best Female Performer award at the *Siembra una Canción* festival, with notable appearances at *El Día de la Música* (2025 and 2026 editions).
Tickets: $300.00 (Capacity limited to 80 seats). To purchase tickets, please call 669 123 7858.
