Mexican-American soprano, Bárbara Padilla, has captivated audiences globally. On October 5 at 7:30 p.m., she will join the West Texas Symphony on stage at the world-class Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center. Specializing in a vibrant classical crossover performance, Padilla will dazzle audiences with her powerful, transcendent voice and enchant timeless songs that ignite the imagination.
Ethan Wills, Executive Director for the West Texas Symphony said in a news release “It’s an honor to welcome Bárbara back with our orchestra! To perform with someone of her performance prowess is such a joy! Audiences of all musical tastes are encouraged to attend (and wear pink!).”
Padilla became a household name when she received outstanding reviews for her unforgettable performances on “America’s Got Talent (AGT),” achieving First Runner Up.
AGT judge, Piers Morgan stated that Bárbara’s performance was “The single greatest vocal performance we’ve ever had on America’s Got Talent …”
Since America’s Got Talent, Padilla has enjoyed years of success performing with multi-Grammy Award-winning professionals such as David Foster, Raul Di Blasio, Fernando De La Mora, Chris Botti, Juan Gabriel and many more. Padilla toured with Juan Gabriel as his featured soloist for the last two years of his life.
Padilla is originally from Guadalajara, Mexico, and is a cancer survivor; stage four Hodgkin’s disease. She regularly gives her life testimony at speaking engagements and performs at cancer fundraiser events. She earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Guadalajara and master’s degree from the University of Houston Moores School of Music. Padilla continues to perform with prestigious symphonies and top music industry elite. She gives motivational speaking conferences and appears regularly on a variety of programs via TV, radio, podcasts, and live on stage.
West Texas Symphony is asking patrons to “Pink the Symphony” by wearing pink in support of breast cancer awareness for this special partnership with Pink The Basin.
Tickets are $33 – $60, students are $12. Purchase tickets at wtsx.org or by calling 800-514-3849.
West Texas Symphony with Bárbara Padilla is generously sponsored by Cotton, Bledseo, Tighe & Dawson PC, SAULSBURY, KMID BIG2, and the Odessa American. For more information on this or other West Texas Symphony events, visit wtxs.org.
