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.

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 solists, the SOLO Orchestra, and a male/female mixed chorus that offers the audience a contemporary and integrated experience!

We also be performing a variety of season concerts including singing at the Abruzzese Federation on Wed. December 16th at St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church in Hamilton. We also look forward to once again singing at St. Luke’s Anglican Church in Burlington on Sunday, December 20th.

In the new year, SOLO will be preparing to present the Cavalleria rusticana opera on Saturday, March 12th at 7:30pm, BPAC. This one act opera by Pietro Mascagni is to an Italian libretto by Giovanni Targioni-Tozzetti and Guido Menasci, 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, March 15th, also at 7:30pm, BPAC. Mark your calendars – more info to comes 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:
E-transfer: soloopera2@gmail.com
Online: Visit our website to donate securely.
Mail: Send cheques to:Southern Ontario Lyric Opera206-55 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

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