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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An Afternoon Recital
Sunday, March 1, 2026, 3:00 PM
Second Church of Christ, Scientist, 469 N. Victoria Avenue, Ventura
Tickets: $35 (students and kids are free!)
Join mezzo-soprano Kylee Slee and pianist Louise Lofquist for an intimate program of songs and arias celebrating strong female characters with a Spanish flair. The recital features music from Carmen, Samson and Delilah, and Candide, alongside art songs by Pauline Viardot, Maria Malibran, Erik Satie, and others.
Kylee Slee, an American mezzo-soprano currently performing with Theater und Orchester Heidelberg, has appeared on opera stages across Europe and the U.S.
Louise Lofquist, contralto and pianist, is a longtime Ventura musician and former Pepperdine faculty member known for her artistry as a collaborative pianist and teacher.
Enjoy an inspiring afternoon of expressive music-making to benefit Channel Islands Chamber Orchestra.
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, and Lwazi Hlati, 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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March 1, 2026, 3 PM
March 15, 2026, 3 PM
May 3, 2026, 3 PM