The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square celebrated the 100-year anniversary of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ being preached in South America with two concerts in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Friday and Saturday, August 22 and 23, 2025. These performances were the capstone of their celebration.
The concerts featured cultural dances and songs from the region and paid tribute to the faith of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who have helped share the message of Jesus Christ.
Elder Quentin L. Cook, an Apostle of Jesus Christ, joined the Choir in Buenos Aires and enjoyed their musical testimony of Jesus Christ. “The Choir, through music, is striving to teach about Jesus Christ and His commandments,” said Elder Cook. “They did a wonderful job. It was absolutely amazing. I was so deeply touched.”
“The chance to celebrate the remarkable growth of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the last 100 years is a way for us to say, ‘Thank you,’” said President Michael O. Leavitt, Tabernacle Choir President.
Jhoana Omonte, a Latter-day Saint who attended the concert and had three children perform as dancers, said,” I know with all the conviction of my heart that Jesus Christ lives. He loves us. We are special daughters and sons of a Father in Heaven who loves us. I know without a doubt that we can live together forever as a family.”
“I felt like I was experiencing a little bit of heaven,” said Carlos Herrera, another concert attendee.
These spiritual feelings are not limited to members of the Church. L. Whitney Clayton of the Tabernacle Choir presidency said, “We see the Choir as having a heart-softening capacity that makes it easy for people to decide to learn more about the gospel, to decide to learn more about the Savior.”
Camila Cardús, an Argentine who sang with Choir also feels these “Songs of Hope” can bring a necessary message.
“The world needs Jesus Christ. The world needs to know what He has done and to feel his love. Music can carry some of that message and can make people want to know more and grow closer to the divine,” said Cardús.
“The Choir, they’re so good and they’re so devoted. They’re great musicians, but they’re also remarkable disciples of Jesus Christ. And it is their job to testify of Christ through music. And they love it, and they do it well,” said President Leavitt.
The Saturday performance was livestreamed to 11 Spanish-speaking countries in South America and the Caribbean, where over 500 watch parties were held in meetinghouses of the Church of Jesus Christ. More than 16,000 joined in person, and an estimated 1.2 million people watched the livestream.
“It’s going to flood the whole country with music, a gift of music, testifying of Jesus Christ, helping people feel hope and inspiration,” said Gary B. Porter of the Tabernacle Choir presidency.
Guest artists Soledad Pastorutti, Maggie Cullen, Dos Más Uno, and Alex Melecio joined the Choir for these performances, in part for the chance to share hope with the audience.
“I believe that we live in a time which the messages of hope, love, and peace are missing in the world,” said Cullen. “So, I feel honored to be chosen to sing them, to be able to bring, to contribute my little grain of sand as we would say, or to lend my voice to this show that I know will do a lot of good for so many people.”
“Hope, I believe no one can live without it. There is a phrase that I share in my concerts, ‘Joy is contagious,’” added Soledad.
During the performance, Soledad shared, “One thing that defines us as Latin Americans is our ability to face challenges with hope — hope in our families, in our traditions, in our beautiful countries, and in God.”
“Our most important choice is to follow our Savior Jesus Christ. No matter what we need, no matter what we may be enduring, He is our hope,” said Melecio, who sang, “Color Esperanza.”
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The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square waves to the audience at the conclusion of their concert in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Saturday, August 23, 2025. 2025 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.
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A favorite moment for many in the audience was when Soledad led the audience in singing “I Am a Child of God.”
‘I felt the Spirit so strongly in this moment, and you realize that Heavenly Father is with us and that we really are a child of God,” said Jared Diaz, who attended Friday’s concert.
She also performed “Tren del Cielo,” “Los Paisajes,” and finally “Brindis” which received a standing ovation.
For both concerts, missionaries serving in Buenos Aires came on stage to sing with the Choir. This was another way to express gratitude for the thousands that have helped share the message of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ in South America.
“Seeing [the missionaries] up there at the end — that brought tears to my eyes,” said Elder Cook. “Our message is very much about Christ and inviting others to come unto Christ and following His example, and I think we did that.”
The Choir’s next stop is Brazil in February 2026.
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