Bienen Ensembles

Bizet’s Carmen

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 7:30pm

Cahn Auditorium

Joachim Schamberger, director; Patrick Furrer, conductor; members of the Northwestern University Symphony Orchestra

Love, jealousy, and tragedy collide in Bizet’s classic opera as Don José turns his back on his childhood sweetheart and his military career to pursue the attentions of the fiery, free-spirited Carmen. When the popular, yet boastful toreador Escamillo arrives and sets his sights on Carmen, José finds he must compete for her affection. Performed in French with English supertitles.

Tickets are $18 for the general public and $8 for students with valid ID.

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Cahn Auditorium is the largest performance space on campus, with more than 1,000 seats and an orchestra pit. The venue offers main floor and balcony seating. Larger Bienen School opera productions are held here.