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Feb
27
2026

Bizet's Carmen

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When: Friday, February 27, 2026
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM CT

Where: Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson Street, Evanston, IL 60208 map it

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

Contact: Concert Management Office   (847) 467-4000
events.music@northwestern.edu

Group: Bienen School of Music Concerts and Events

Category: Fine Arts

Description:

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.

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Feb
28
2026

Bizet's Carmen

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When: Saturday, February 28, 2026
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM CT

Where: Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson Street, Evanston, IL 60208 map it

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

Contact: Concert Management Office   (847) 467-4000
events.music@northwestern.edu

Group: Bienen School of Music Concerts and Events

Category: Fine Arts

Description:

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.

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Mar
1
2026

Bizet's Carmen

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When: Sunday, March 1, 2026
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM CT

Where: Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson Street, Evanston, IL 60208 map it

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

Contact: Concert Management Office   (847) 467-4000
events.music@northwestern.edu

Group: Bienen School of Music Concerts and Events

Category: Fine Arts

Description:

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.

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