Phoenix Pops: Troupe Vertigo – Cirque Carmen at Orpheum Theatre

Troupe Vertigo: Cirque Carmen

Classical musicians have been working their melodic magic for centuries. While other genres come and go, classical is the one medium that stands the test of time – year after year, note after note. Phoenix Pops: Troupe Vertigo - Cirque Carmen is among the very finest performers keeping this tradition – and genre – at the peak of its powers. This breathtaking collaboration brings together The Phoenix Symphony with the Los Angeles-based theatrical circus company Troupe Vertigo, founded by former Cirque du Soleil performer Aloysia Gavre, for a spellbinding fusion of Bizet's Carmen with world-class aerial acrobatics, contortionists, and dancers. And now, you could see them live. Performing at Orpheum Theatre on Friday 8th May 2026, Phoenix Pops: Troupe Vertigo - Cirque Carmen will perform a recital that channels the emotional depth, mastery, and technical proficiency that only classical brings. Conducted by Bob Bernhardt, this unique symphonic circus experience evokes a traveling circus spirit with beauty, humor, and skill. Expect to be blown away. You'll get to witness a catalog featuring amazing solo work to renowned arrangements. In recent times, Phoenix Pops: Troupe Vertigo - Cirque Carmen has graced some of the world's top stages. There, they've solidified a sparkling reputation for their absolute mastery of the art of classical music. Featuring medal winners from the prestigious Paris Circus Festival (Cirque de Demain), with the ability to stir the soul through their music, they've won a legion of devoted fans who will fill any arena. The performance space at Orpheum Theatre gives a superb setting for an evening of Phoenix Pops: Troupe Vertigo - Cirque Carmen's finest work. This historic 1,800-seat theater, designed in 1929 to resemble a Spanish garden under a domed sky, offers immaculate acoustics means every single note reaches every seat. For you, that means the full experience of the one thing that matters – the music. To put it simply, this is no ordinary concert. So buy your ticket now, and you'll finally experience classical music in its full majesty. Guarantee your place today. Then, get ready to be part of an evening of top-class classical music.