With all the theater, opera and dance filling this Spring Theater Preview issue, we can offer only a short edition of Measure for Measure to highlight upcoming important musical events.
Carmen, Chamber Opera Chicago, March 28 and 30. It’s a fully staged yet intimate production of Bizet’s sweaty, passionate opera, presented with video imagery and Spanish dance courtesy of Flamenco diva Libby Komaiko. Sung in English with chorus, children’s chorus and orchestra. Athenaeum Theatre; 312-902-1500 (Ticketmaster) or 773-935-6860; $20-$35.
Music of the Isles: Songs from Britain and Ireland, Chicago Chamber Choir, March 30 (Chicago), March 31 (Evanston) and April 4 (Chicago). A celebration of music from across the pond, exploring English choral music of Byrd, Purcell, Finzi and Vaughan Williams plus folk songs, ballads, sea shanties, and pub songs of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Three different locations, call for details; 312-409-6890; $20.
The St. Matthew Passion, Music of the Baroque, March 31. Bach’s greatest choral work is performed by one of the nation’s premier Baroque ensembles, joined by the Glen Ellyn Children’s Chorus and soloists. Choral forces and double orchestra’s are under Jane Glover’s masterful baton. You want the Power and the Glory? This is it. Harris Theater; 312-334-7777; $30-$75.
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