La Traviata (The Fallen Woman) is an opera in three acts by Giuseppe Verdi set to an Italian libretto by Francesco Maria Piave. It is based on La dame aux Camélias (1852), a play adapted from the novel by Alexandre Dumas. Please note, Mr. Paul Merkley will be hosting a pre-performance talk, for newbies and opera aficionados, at 6:30 pm in the lobby of the theatre.  … Continue reading "La Traviata – Fully staged"

Whether you're curious about the origins of operatic stories or want to know more about the different styles of opera and types of voices, here's your chance to ask the opera questions you've always wanted answered! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about this powerful art form. Join us for a lively, interactive discussion … Continue reading "WHAT YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT OPERA BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK!"

Please join Sabatino Vacca, Artistic Director of formed Southern Ontario Lyric Opera (SOLO), as he discusses Puccini’s Madama Butterfly. Sabatino will explore the music of this tragic opera and why it has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide for decades. Audiovisual examples will be presented along with a live performance by a special guest opera singer. … Continue reading "Puccini’s Madama Butterfly"

"Madame Butterfly" is an opera in two (2) acts and is based on a short story by American lawyer and writer John Luther Long. It is based on the recollections of Long's sister, Jennie Correll, who had been to Japan with her husband, a Methodist missionary, and was influenced by Pierre Loti's 1887 novel  Madame … Continue reading "Puccini’s Madama Butterfly"

Southern Ontario Lyric Opera Presents: Music Feeds the Soul An Evening of Operatic Favourites & More Sunday, October 29, 2023, 3:00 p.m. Westdale United Church 99 North Oval, Hamilton, Ontario Shantelle Przybylo, Soprano Alexander Hajek, Baritone Lucia Barcari, Violin Dawn Martens, Emcee Sabatino Vacca, Piano

Particulars to be posted at a later date

Particulars to be posted at a later date

Please join Sabatino Vacca, Artistic Director of Southern Ontario Lyric Opera (SOLO), as he discusses the life and career of soprano Maria Callas. Audiovisual examples will be presented along with a live performance by a special guest opera singer. Don’t miss this lively interactive discussion and the opportunity to learn more about one of opera’s … Continue reading "Life and career of soprano Maria Callas"

Sounds of the Season and More Wednesday, December 20, 2023, 7:30 P.M. at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre Karoline Podolak, Soprano Rocco Rupolo, Tenor Sure to get you in the holiday spirit. Regular: $64 (All-in) Senior 65+: $49 (All-in) Youth 18 and Under: $20 (All-in) Child 12 and Under: $10 (All-in)

We have been invited back to perform a concert at St. Aidan’s in Oakville on February 11th at 2:30 p.m. DETAILS TO FOLLOW