Celebrating over a decade of exceptional music, Southern Ontario Lyric Opera (SOLO) remains a vibrant force dedicated to preserving opera for long-time aficionados while introducing this exquisite art form to new audiences through community outreach.
2026/2027 Mainstage Productions
The Barber of Seville
When: Saturday, October 3, at 7:30 PM
Where: Burlington Performing Arts Centre (440 Locust St, Burlington, ON)
Details: Enjoy Rossini’s classic two-act comic opera. Features a libretto by Cesare Sterbini based on Beaumarchais’s famous French comedy. Buy Tickets
Cavalleria rusticana
When: Saturday, March 13, at 7:30 PM
Where: Burlington Performing Arts Centre
Details: This powerful one-act Mascagni opera is based on Verga’s play with libretto by Targioni-Tozzetti and Menasci.
Spring Production
When: Saturday, May 15, 2027, at 7:30 PM
Where: Burlington Performing Arts Centre
Details: Coming soon!
Community Concerts & Events
Educational Talk – The Barber of Seville | Tuesday, September 15, 7:00-8:30 PM | Burlington Public Library – Central Branch
3-Tenor Benefit Concert | Friday, December 4, at 7:00 PM | St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, Hamilton
Abruzzese Federation Concert | Wednesday, December 16, at 7:30 PM | St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, Hamilton
Seasonal Concert | Sunday, December 20, at 5:00 PM | St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Burlington
Join Us
SOLO is looking for new chorus members to join us for our upcoming season… More info. here.
Support SOLO
Opera is a complex and costly art form to produce. Because ticket sales only cover a fraction of our expenses, your support makes a vital difference. Donations of $20 or more receive a charitable tax receipt.
Ways to Support:
• Online: Click our secure DONATE link.
• E-Transfer: Send your donation to soloopera2@gmail.com
• Cheque: Mail your cheque payable to:
Southern Ontario Lyric Opera
206-55 Etta Wylie Rd., Etobicoke, ON M8V 3Z8
Thank you for supporting the arts and keeping opera alive in our community!
Sabatino Vacca | Founder, Artistic Director and Conductor
Southern Ontario Lyric Opera (SOLO)
In Memoriam
We remember with deep appreciation two of our long-time orchestra members who generously shared their time and musical talents over the years:
• Jackie Sutherland, Viola
• Graham Young, Principal Trumpet
Thank You to our Sponsors!
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