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"

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SUNDAY DECEMBER 22, 2024, 3 pm St. Luke’s Anglican Church 1382 Ontario St, Burlington Romulo Delgado, Tenor Màtè Szigeti, Flute Southern Ontario Lyric Opera Chorus Sabatino Vacca, Conductor, Pianist   Programme Gloria from Gloria                                                                                         A. Vivaldi SOLO Chorus Ave Maria                                                                                                       C. Gounod Romulo Delgado, SOLO Chorus, Màtè Szigeti                                 arr. by S. Vacca Jesu … Continue reading "St. Luke’s Anglican Church concert"

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"

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 "A second date, February 20th, an opportunity for SOLO’s Artistic Director Sabatino Vacca to examine an opera classic"

Pre-opera talk @ 6:45pm 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, … Continue reading "Lucia di Lammermoor"