Sabatino Vacca, Artistic Director of Southern Ontario Lyric Opera (SOLO), examines the themes and music of Gaetano Donizetti’s opera Lucia di Lammermoor. Based on Sir Walter Scott’s novel, The Bride of Lammermoor, the opera tells the tragic tale of Lucia Ashton, caught in a family feud in 17th-century Scotland. Sabatino Vacca explores the opera’s enduring popularity and … Continue reading "SOLO’s Artistic Director Sabatino Vacca examines an opera classic"

The tragic love story of Lucia di Lammermoor follows Lucia and Edgardo, members of opposing houses in Scotland who are carrying on a secret affair. Enrico, Lucia’s brother, forces Lucia to marry another nobleman, Arturo, lying to her, saying that Edgardo has betrayed her and married someone else. Lucia is devastated and, so deep in her … Continue reading "Lucia di Lammermoor"