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The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square marked the centennial of the preaching of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ in South America with two concerts in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on August 22 and 23, 2025. The performances included regional cultural dances and songs, honoring members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who have contributed to sharing their faith.
Elder Quentin L. Cook, an Apostle of Jesus Christ, attended the concerts and commented on their impact. “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.”
President Michael O. Leavitt, Tabernacle Choir President, described the significance of the event: “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.’”
Audience members shared personal reflections following the performances. Jhoana Omonte expressed her beliefs after watching her children perform as dancers: “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.” Carlos Herrera added his experience: “I felt like I was experiencing a little bit of heaven.”
L. Whitney Clayton from the Tabernacle Choir presidency noted how music can reach people beyond church membership: “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 from Argentina sang with the Choir and emphasized music’s 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,” she said.
President Leavitt highlighted both musical talent and religious devotion among choir members: “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.”
Saturday’s concert was livestreamed across 11 Spanish-speaking countries in South America and the Caribbean; over 500 watch parties took place at local meetinghouses while more than 16,000 attended in person and approximately 1.2 million watched online.
Gary B. Porter from the Tabernacle Choir presidency stated: “It’s going to flood the whole country with music, a gift of music, testifying of Jesus Christ, helping people feel hope and inspiration.”
Guest artists Soledad Pastorutti, Maggie Cullen, Dos Más Uno, and Alex Melecio participated in these events aiming to share messages centered on hope with attendees.
Cullen remarked on her role: “I believe that we live in a time which the messages of hope, love, and peace are missing in the world,” she said.“So I feel honored to be chosen to sing them...to lend my voice to this show that I know will do a lot of good for so many people." Soledad added: "Hope—I believe no one can live without it...‘Joy is contagious.’” During her performance she also said,“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.”
Alex Melecio addressed spiritual choices:“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.”
A notable moment occurred when Soledad led those present in singing "I Am a Child of God," which Jared Diaz described by saying,“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.” She also performed other songs including "Tren del Cielo," "Los Paisajes,"and"Brindis,"the latter receiving strong applause.
Missionaries serving locally joined both concerts on stage alongside choir members—an act intended as gratitude toward those who have helped share their faith throughout South America.Elder Cook commented,“Seeing [the missionaries] up there at the end—that brought tears to my eyes.Our message is very much about Christ…and I think we did that.”
Following these events,the Tabernacle Choir plans its next tour stop for Brazil scheduled for February 2026.
