Composers Ashley Hoyer and Bevan Manson weave musical portraits of landscapes and legacies, from California’s wild mountains to the distant shores of Odesa. Conducted by KuanFen Liu, Echoes of the Land reveals the deep connection between people and the places we call home.
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Carmen in Concert
Sunday, March 15, 2026 | 3 PM
Rancho Campana Performing Arts Center, Camarillo
English Narration by Nancy Sieh
Passion, jealousy, and fate ignite in Georges Bizet’s Carmen—one of the most beloved and electrifying works in the operatic repertoire. In this thrilling semi-staged concert presentation, musicians bring Bizet’s masterpiece to life with vivid orchestral color, powerful choral moments, and unforgettable melodies that have captivated audiences for generations.
From the sultry allure of the “Habanera” to the rousing energy of the “Toreador Song,” the music of Carmen brims with intensity and irresistible rhythm. This concert version captures all the drama and emotion of Bizet’s original opera while highlighting the brilliance of the score and the expressive power of the human voice.
Featuring an exceptional cast of soloists: Kelley O’Connor, Nathalie Peña-Comas, Ben Lowe, Lwazi Hlati, Meagan Martin, Jennie Olivia, Brian Hotchkin, Marcus Klots, alongside the musicians of CHICO and the voices of the CSU Channel Islands University Chorus, this performance promises to be an unforgettable musical and theatrical experience.
Join us for an afternoon of fiery passion and timeless beauty as Carmen’s world of love and betrayal unfolds on stage in this dynamic celebration of Bizet’s genius.
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