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Sunday, March 15, 2026 | 3 PM
Rancho Campana Performing Arts Center, Camarillo
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, the Channel Islands Chamber Orchestra brings 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, Brittany Weinstock, Ben Lowe, and Dominic Salvati—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.
Sunday, March 15, 2026 | 3 PM
Rancho Campana Performing Arts Center, Camarillo
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, the Channel Islands Chamber Orchestra brings 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, Brittany Weinstock, Ben Lowe, and Dominic Salvati—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.