Executive & Artistic Director
THOR STEINGRABER
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Disney • Pixar "Coco"
Live-to-Film Concert
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Music performed live by
Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México
Sat & Sun Oct 26 & 27 | 3pm
RUN TIME: 2 hours and 5 minutes,
including a 20-minute intermission
The performance is a presentation of the complete film Disney and Pixar’s Coco with live music performed by Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México. Out of respect for the musicians and your fellow audience members, please remain seated until the conclusion of the end credits.
PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Tour Direction: Artist Management Partners Worldwide LLC
Tim Fox ǀ Alison Ahart Williams ǀ Georgina Ryder
www.amp-worldwide.com
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Film Credits | Film Voice Cast
Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México
FILM CREDITS
Directed by LEE UNKRICH
Co-Directed by ADRIAN MOLINA
Produced by DARLA K. ANDERSON, p.g.a.
Executive Producer JOHN LASSETER
Screenplay by ADRIAN MOLINA MATTHEW ALDRICH
Original Story by LEE UNKRICH, JASON KATZ, MATTHEW ALDRICH, ADRIAN MOLINA
Original Score by MICHAEL GIACCHINO
Original Songs by KRISTEN ANDERSON-LOPEZ & ROBERT LOPEZ and GERMAINE FRANCO & ADRIAN MOLINA
Film Voice Cast
Miguel | Anthony Gonzalez
Héctor | Gael García Bernal
Enesto de la Cruz | Benjamin Bratt
Mamá | Imelda Alanna Ubach
Abuelita | Renée Victor
Papá | Jaime Camil
Papá Julio | Julio Alfonso Arau
Tío Oscar & Tío Felipe | Herbert Siguenza
Clerk | Gabriel Iglesias
Plaza Mariachi & Gustavo | Lombardo Boyar
Mamá Coco | Ana Ofelia Murguía
Frida Kahlo | Natalia Cordova-Buckley
Tía Rosita | Selene Luna
Chicharrón | Edward James Olmos
Mamá | Sofía Espinosa
© Disney/Pixar
Disney and Pixar’s Coco Live-to-Film Concert
Music performed live by Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México
2024 U.S. Tour
AMP presents Disney and Pixar’s Coco Live-to-Film Concert Tour featuring the film and its complete score by Oscar® and GRAMMY®-winning composer Michael Giacchino performed live in a stunning concert experience by Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México. Disney and Pixar’s Coco features the Oscar®-winning song “Remember Me” by GRAMMY® and Oscar®-winning songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, with additional songs co-written by fellow GRAMMY® and Oscar® winner, Germaine Franco (Encanto), and co-director and screenwriter Adrian Molina. The concert is an audio and visual celebration of Coco, and has a deep connection to the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos. “Remember Me” perfectly encapsulates the themes and sentiments of remembrance, ofrendas of marigolds, calaveras and traditional foods, and joyful celebration of paying respects to departed friends, family and ancestors.
AMP presenta Coco de Disney Pixar en un concierto especial en vivo. El evento incluye la proyección completa de la película, mientras la Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México interpreta en vivo la música del compositor Michael Giacchino, ganador de un Oscar® y Grammy®. Además de la música de Giacchino, Coco incluye la canción ganadora del Oscar® 'Remember Me' de los compositores Kristen Anderson-Lopez y Robert Lopez, y otras canciones coescritas por Germaine Franco y el codirector y guionista Adrian Molina. El concierto es una celebración audiovisual de Coco, y tiene una profunda conexión con la festividad mexicana del Día de los Muertos. 'Recuérdame' encapsula perfectamente los temas y sentimientos de la memoria, las ofrendas de cempasúchil, calaveras y alimentos tradicionales, y la celebración alegre de rendir homenaje a amigos, familiares y antepasados que ya no están.
About the Movie:
Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel (voice of Anthony Gonzalez) dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz (voice of Benjamin Bratt). Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Héctor (voice of Gael García Bernal), and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history. Disney and Pixar’s Coco is directed by Lee Unkrich (Toy Story 3), co-directed by Adrian Molina (story artist Monsters University) and produced by Darla K. Anderson (Toy Story 3).
A pesar de que su familia ha prohibido la música por generaciones, Miguel (voz de Anthony González) sueña con ser un gran músico, como su ídolo Ernesto de la Cruz (voz de Benjamin Bratt). Desesperado por demostrar su talento, Miguel llega a la increíble y colorida Tierra de los Muertos, después de una serie de eventos misteriosos. En su camino, conoce a Héctor (voz de Gael García Bernal), y juntos se embarcan en un viaje para descubrir la verdadera historia de la familia de Miguel. Coco, de Disney y Pixar, está dirigida por Lee Unkrich (Toy Story 3) y producida por Darla K. Anderson (Toy Story 3).
Program Note
The Soraya has a longstanding track record presenting Disney animated films with live hestra, including last year’s 100th anniversary celebration, with clips from dozens of Disney classics crossing all generations. This year, we are pleased to bring you Coco, but not with a standard symphony orchestra. Instead, we are proud to pair the film with a musical ensemble from Mexico that specializes in using traditional cultural instruments. When it was released in 2017, Coco broke new ground in its inclusion of authentic Mexican culture, and these performances at The Soraya further that commitment. For The Soraya, highlighting cultures from other nations is nothing new - we do it all the time. In this instance, we’re particularly excited to welcome families for a cultural experience that memorably honors Dia de los Muertos.
Gratefully,
Thor Steingraber
Executive and Artistic Director,
Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts
Leyendas del Mariachi is back by popular demand, following its sold-out U.S. debut at The Soraya in January 2024. Featuring Pepe Martinez Jr., Steve Carrillo, and Rafael Palomar, among others, this group unites musical icons from the most distinguished mariachi ensembles in an evening that includes beloved mariachi songs that will captivate all generations.
Esin Aydingoz, Conductor
Esin Aydingoz is a conductor and composer working in a wide range of genres, including animation, silent films, documentaries, TV series, video games and stage musicals. Originally from Turkey, Esin moved to the United States to study at Berklee College of Music, where she recently served as the Assistant Chair of the Screen Scoring Department. Ms. Aydingoz was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2024 for her cello arrangement of Paint It Black, featured in Tim Burton’s Emmy winning hit Netflix series “Wednesday.” Her arrangement reached #1 on the Billboard Classical Charts. She was also nominated by the Society of Composers & Lyricists for the prestigious David Raksin Award for Emerging Talent for scoring the feature film “Simchas and Sorrows” and her cello arrangement of “Paint It Black.” Her latest documentary score for Black Barbie: A Documentary premiered at SXSW and her music for The Monster of the Desert and Noor both won multiple awards, including Best Score, on the indie film circuit. Ms. Aydingoz has conducted live-to-picture film concerts on tour with the Berklee Silent Film Orchestra, was the assistant music director of Disney’s a cappella singing sensation DCappella and has created arrangements for multiple Disney recordings and performances. Ms. Aydingoz’s arrangements have been performed by GRAMMY®-Award winning artists such as Lalo Schifrin, Booker T. Jones, and 2003 Eurovision winner Sertab Erener. As a mentor for Sound Thinking NYC, board member for the Society of Composers and Lyricists, and an active leader of the Alliance for Women Film Composers, Esin is dedicated to making the world a better place through music.
Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México
Widely known for its long collaboration with Ballet Folclórico Nacional de México de Silvia Lozano, the Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México stands out as a musical ensemble recognized for its keen ability to fuse instruments from both the pre-Hispanic and colonial eras to create a unique and distinctive sound that evokes the rich history and culture of Mexico.
These expert musicians are highly trained in the interpretation of a wide variety of genres and styles of Mexican folk music, such as Mariachi music, Jarana music, Son music, and Huapango music, among others. In addition, their repertoire includes songs and instrumental pieces dating from pre-Hispanic and colonial times, which allows them to connect with the country's historical and cultural roots. Among the instruments used by the Orquesta Folclórica are traditional pre-Hispanic drums, such as the “Huehuetl “and “Tepobaztli”, as well as flutes, “Ocarinas” and other pre-Hispanic wind instruments. They also use guitars, violins, double basses, and other stringed instruments that date back to colonial times, resulting in a unique and surprising sound combination.
The Orquesta Folclórica is known worldwide for its ability to invigorate and inspire audiences through its authentic performances of traditional music with the energy, passion, and diversity of Mexican culture.
Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México Tour Roster
Cello | Carlos Alberto Juarez Gomez
Cello | Harilda Natalia Torres
Flute | Cinthia Hialina Quinones Méndez
Guitar | Carlos Ivan Reyes Gutierrez
Guitarron | Jose Miguel Miranda Vidales
Harp | Marco Antonio Castro Alquicira
Percussion | Michelle Alejandra Lagos Briones
Percussion | Zotico Alva Badillo
Trombone | Pascual Flores
Trombone | Marco Antonio Vazquez
Trumpet | Juan Luis Arias
Trumpet Daniel Neri Alejo
Tuba | Jose Alberto Cisneros Corona
Vihuela | Miguel Angel Medina Moctezuma
Viola | Melissa Fernanda Garcia Ruiz
Viola | Paola Del Rossio Rodriguez
Violin | Juan De Dios Martinez
Violin | Gerardo Humberto Perez Guzman
Violin | Antonia Camacho Canto
Violin | Diana Zamora Diaz
CONCERT PRODUCTION CREDITS
Music Preparation
Music Preparation, BTW Productions
Orchestrations, Jeff Kryka
Tour Staff
Tour Manager | Michael Morales
Production Manager | Amy Hofmann
Orchestra Tour Manager | Alfredo Sánchez Crimpalis
Audio Engineer | Carlos Contreras
Special Thanks To:
Jorge Lopez Guido, Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México
Diane Burrell, Tour Logistics Coordinator
Mike Kasprzyk, Black Ink Presents
Road Rebel Global, Hotel Arrangements
Clair Global, Audio Equipment
Tri-State Travel, Bus Transportation
About Disney Concerts
Disney Concerts is the concert production and licensing division of Disney Music Group, the music arm of The Walt Disney Company. Disney Concerts produces concerts and tours, and licenses Disney music and visual content to symphony orchestras, choruses, choirs and presenters on a worldwide basis. Disney Concerts' licensed concert packages include a variety of formats, such as "live to film" concerts and themed instrumental and vocal compilation concerts that range from instrumental-only symphonic performances to multimedia productions featuring live vocalists and choir. Featuring concerts from the largest movie franchises in the world – from Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, Pixar and 20th Century Studios -- current titles include the Star Wars Film Concert Series, Toy Story, Aladdin, Disney Princess - The Concert, Coco, The Lion King, Up, Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas and The Muppet Christmas Carol.
The Soraya Holiday tradition continues for its eighth year with a special guest vocalist. Camila Fernández, the granddaughter of the legendary Vicente Fernández and daughter of Alejandro Fernández, will join the Mariachi-infused holiday performance that celebrates Mexico’s many vibrant regions. This year mariachi joins longtime Soraya favorite Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles to bring music, dance, and sumptuous traditional costumes to life.
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The Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts is an award-winning, 1,700-seat theater that opened in 2011 and was designed by HGA Architects and Engineers. In 2017, a transformative gift by Younes and Soraya Nazarian dubbed the venue The Soraya (formerly the Valley Performing Arts Center). A vibrant performance program has served to establish The Soraya as the intellectual and cultural heart of the San Fernando Valley and its 1.8 million residents, and further establish The Soraya as one of the top arts companies in Southern California.
The Soraya’s 2024-25 Season boldly advances the immersive sound of big orchestras; the free flow of jazz; an array of dance; and a cultural bounty drawn from the well of world traditions. The Soraya continues its vigorous commitment to innovating, excelling, and amplifying access by offering a wide variety of performances that reflect LA’s many distinctive communities and featuring new and original work from the Los Angeles region as well as artists from around the world.
Located on the vibrant campus of the California State University, Northridge, The Soraya and the Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication share an integral link that enhances student opportunities in the arts and performing arts. This partnership fosters academic opportunity and artistic excellence, elevating the talents of CSUN’s students.
A $5 million contribution from record producer and former California Lieutenant Governor Mike Curb was pivotal in ensuring The Soraya was completed and opened in 2011. For his founding support and in acknowledgment of the integral relationship between the Mike Curb College and The Soraya, Curb is recognized as one of The Soraya’s Cornerstone Benefactors. The relationship between The Soraya and the Mike Curb College continues to grow, with robust offerings for students through master classes, student tickets, concerts of student ensembles, and students appearing alongside renowned artists, such as Wynton Marsalis, Aida Cuevas, and Martha Graham Dance Company.