Greetings!

Dear Opera Lovers,

Now entering our second decade, 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.

SOLO remembers with deep appreciation two of our long-time members who generously shared their time and musical talents over the years. Click on the links below to view their obituaries:
– Jackie Sutherland, who played Viola with us for many years
– Principal Trumpet player, Graham Young

We are thrilled to unveil our exciting 2026/2027 season lineup! SOLO opens with The Barber of Seville on Saturday, October 3rd at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre (BPAC). This two act opera, composed by Gioachino Rossini with Italian libretto by Cesare Sterbini, is based on Pierre Beaumarchais’s French comedy by the same name. The opera will feature amazing soloists, the SOLO Orchestra, and a male/female mixed chorus that offers the audience a contemporary and integrated experience!

Once again, we will be performing in a variety of seasonal outreach concerts including a special 3-Tenor performance on Friday, December 4th at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, and singing with the Abruzzese Federation on Wednesday, December 16th at St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, both in Hamilton. We also look forward to being at St. Luke’s Anglican Church in Burlington on Sunday, December 20th.

In the new year, SOLO will be presenting the Cavalleria rusticana on Saturday, March 13th at 7:30pm, BPAC. This one act opera by Pietro Mascagni, with Italian libretto by Giovanni Targioni-Tozzetti and Guido Menasci, is adapted from a short story and subsequent play of the same name by Giovanni Verga. This will be paired with another opera TBD on Saturday, May 15th, also at 7:30pm, BPAC. Mark your calendars – more information to come as details are finalized!

We also continue to be deeply engaged in the community and will continue with our educational talks and outreach events. Stay tuned for upcoming events and dates!

As you know, 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 will receive a charitable tax receipt.

Ways to Give:
Online: Donate securely by clicking the DONATE link.
E-transfer: soloopera2@gmail.com
Mail cheques to: Southern Ontario Lyric Opera, 206-55 Etta Wylie Rd., Etobicoke, ON M8V 3Z

Stay Connected:
Follow us for educational talk schedules, outreach event dates, and ticketing updates:
Facebook: facebook.com/SouthernOntarioLyricOpera
Instagram: @solo_opera

Sabatino Vacca
Founder, Artistic Director, and Conductor
SOLO: Opera & Beyond!