Enrico Lopez-Yañez, principal pops conductor of the Nashville Symphony, leads this passion-filled, energetic celebration of Latin American orchestral hits paired with the firework playing of highly acclaimed Costa Rican trumpeter Jose Sibaja and vocalist Mónica Abrego. In addition to being the lead trumpet of the Boston Brass, Sibaja has recorded with such artists as Ricky Martin, Gloria Estefan, and Celia Cruz, and has performed on television at the MTV awards, Grammy Awards, Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and Late Night with David Letterman, among many others. This high-octane concert is sure to make you dance and sing along!

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Latin Fire

Warner Grand Theater

This scorching performance brings together the GRAMMY® Award-winning jazz trumpeter and composer Arturo Sandoval with the full sonic force of a symphony orchestra—delivering a fiery fusion of jazz and Latin music.

Latin Fire with Arturo Sandoval

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

 A passion-filled, energetic celebration of Latin American orchestral hits paired with the firework performances of acclaimed Costa Rican trumpeter José Sibaja and vocalist Mónica Abrego. Sibaja, who is lead trumpet of the renowned Boston Brass, has recorded with such artists as Ricky Martin, Gloria Estefan, Celia Cruz and has performed on television at the MTV awards, Grammy Awards, and Saturday Night Live, among many others. Featuring “Bésame mucho,” “Estrellita,” popular selections from Carmen, and other Latin American favorites.

Hemmens Auditorium

Join us for an unforgettable Latin pop extravaganza, "La Vida Loca," with the Pacific Symphony at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall on June 13 and 14, 2025. This vibrant celebration of Latin pop's greatest hits from the 90s and 00s promises an evening filled with the passionate melodies of Enrique Iglesias, the iconic sounds of Gloria Estefan's Miami Sound Machine, the legendary guitar riffs of Santana, and the dynamic energy of Ricky Martin.

Under the baton of audience-favorite conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez, and featuring world-renowned artists including multi-GRAMMY Award winner José Sibaja on trumpet and Luisito Quintero on percussion, this concert will showcase spectacular new symphonic arrangements. Vocalists Ender Thomas and Jackie Mendez will join the ensemble, adding their voices to this high-octane performance.

The concert will also offer a visual feast with Image Magnification (IMAG) on the big screen, providing a closer look at the guest artists, the conductor, and the talented musicians of the Pacific Symphony. The program for the evening will be announced, ensuring a night full of surprises and unforgettable music.

Don't miss this opportunity to dive into a night of Latin pop passion, celebrating the rhythms and melodies that have captivated hearts around the world. Tickets are available now for this must-see event on June 13 and 14, 2025, at 8:00 pm. Join us for "La Vida Loca" and let the music move you!

Jose Sibaja

Events

Upcoming events

13 - 14 Jun, 2025

La Vida Loca · Pacific Symphony

Past events

May 31 - Jun 2, 2024

Latin Fire · Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

16 - 17 Feb, 2024

Latin Fire with Arturo Sandoval · Pacific Symphony

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