- The Tabernacle Choir concluded its Argentina tour, celebrating 100 years of the church in South America.
- Concerts in Buenos Aires attracted 9,000 attendees, featuring Argentine artist Soledad Pastorutti.
- Elder Quentin L. Cook emphasized the tour's significance, emphasizing the growth of the faith.
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square has completed its fifth stop on the "Songs of Hope" world tour, spending a week in Argentina to commemorate a century of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in South America.
The highlight of the visit was a series of two concerts held at the Movistar Arena in Buenos Aires, where the choir performed for nearly 9,000 attendees on Friday and Saturday night. The concerts were not only musical celebrations but spiritual milestones, marking 100 years since the Church's establishment on the continent.
Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles emphasized the significance of the visit, saying, "What could you do better as a gift of expressing gratitude for being the place where it started, where the dedication occurred, than bringing the Tabernacle Choir?"
The performances featured a symbolic oak tree backdrop, representing the growth of the Church in South America. The choir was joined by renowned Argentine artist Soledad Pastorutti, who sang several numbers, including "I Am a Child of God" alongside the audience, creating a powerful and emotional moment.
Another moving highlight came when dozens of missionaries walked onto the stage, surprising choir members and attendees alike. Choir member Elisa Thurber shared, "My favorite part was seeing all the missionaries come out … the stream of missionaries that came and just kept on coming brought most of us to tears."
The concerts were broadcast live to hundreds of watch parties across South America, including one in Montevideo, Uruguay, where hundreds gathered to celebrate. Daniel Nacher, a concertgoer in Uruguay, said, "Seeing them so close to us, it's very good, and we know that they have some special things to share with us. It's beautiful because we are all together."
Abril Cortez, also from Uruguay, added, "It's just the most spiritual part for me, and it's just like this warm feeling inside, and it's great."
The event was designed to inspire hope, faith, and unity. Nahiara Sifria, a concert attendee, said, "I cry a lot, and I feel so grateful to have this opportunity to be here."
The choir departed for home in Utah on Sunday. Its next stop will be São Paulo, Brazil, in February.
Rolando Prophete, reflecting on the experience, said, "I'm grateful for this experience, because the spirit here is so good. I feel good."
