Carmen is an opera in four acts by the French composer Georges Bizet. The libretto was written by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy, based on the novella of the same title by Prosper Mérimée. The opera was first performed by the Opéra-Comique in Paris on 3 March 1875, where its breaking of conventions shocked and scandalized its first audiences. Bizet died suddenly after the 33rd performance, … Continue reading "Carmen"

SOUTHERN ONTARIO LYRIC OPERA PRESENTS: Appetizers & Entrees A concert of opera favourites and more! Sunday, June 2, 2024, 3 P.M. West Plains United Church 549 Plains Rd. West, Burlington For the first time on Sunday, June 2nd at 3 p.m. at also at West Plains United Church, in Burlington. Tickets are $35 or pay … Continue reading "West Plains United Church of Canada – Concert"

A talk on La Bohème at the Central Library Branch in Burlington on Monday September 16, 7-8:30. It's free for the public but you need to register if you are interested, below is the link with details https://attend.bpl.on.ca/event/11394273

A talk on La Bohème at the Central Library Branch in Burlington on Monday September 17, 7-8:30. It's free for the public but you need to register if you are interested, below is the link with details https://attend.bpl.on.ca/event/11394273

The composer Giacomo Puccini created the opera La Bohème in 1896, a four-act opera that premiered on February 1, 1896, in Teatro Regio, Turin—just a few years before composing Madama Butterfly, which is considered his most well-known work. The setting of La Bohème takes place in 1830s Paris, France. The opera is based on a collection of related stories by Henri Murger published in … Continue reading "La Bohème – BPAC"

The composer Giacomo Puccini created the opera La Bohème in 1896, a four-act opera that premiered on February 1, 1896, in Teatro Regio, Turin—just a few years before composing Madama Butterfly, which is considered his most well-known work. The setting of La Bohème takes place in 1830s Paris, France. The opera is based on a collection of related stories by Henri Murger published in … Continue reading "La Bohème – Mohawk College"

Join us for a wonderful afternoon of opera favourites, featuring SOLO’s Chorus and Sabatino Vacca on piano. In celebration of Westdale’s 95th anniversary year there are 95 tickets available for this concert. Each ticket has a difference price - from $1 to $95. Choose your own ticket price! Tickets available at the church or through Eventbrite via Westdale's website. Westdale United Church, 99 North Oval, Hamilton. Office: 905-528-4215. Funds raised go to support Westdale's monthly Community Lunches (providing free lunches and grocery gift cards to over 50 folks from across the city).

Usher in the sounds of the season with SOLO's annual seasonal concert. We welcome Soprano Maria Vetere, along with our Youth and Adult Choirs. Among many other things Dr. Vetere is the Director of Opera Niagara. In our continuing commitment to our Youth in our community and our education efforts, it gives me great pleasure … Continue reading "Sounds of the Season Concert"

Please note the church's address has been changed to their NEW location: 620 Rymal Road East, Hamilton, ON   L8W 1B3 There was an error through WordPress, they had the wrong location marked.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.