SOLO  PRESENTS a Gala Fundraiser concert featuring Adrianne Pieczonka & Gregory Dahl and accompanied by Maestro Sabatino Vacca along with the Southern Ontario Lyric Opera Orchestra and Chorus. Please join us as we present Adrianne Pieczonka, returning to her home town, for one night only, joined by Gregory Dahl. $80   – Concert ONLY $100 – Concert … Continue reading "SOLO presents a Gala Fundraiser Concert"

Please join Sabatino Vacca, Artistic Director of Southern Ontario Lyric Opera (SOLO), as he discusses the world of “Verismo” opera. Based on more realistic subject matters this tradition has given the world some of the most intensely emotional moments from the post-Romantic period by Italian composers such as Mascagni, Leoncavallo, Giordano and Puccini. Audiovisual examples … Continue reading "“Verismo” opera"

Please join Sabatino Vacca, Artistic Director of Southern Ontario Lyric Opera (SOLO), as he discusses their upcoming season. SOLO will offer Mozart’s masterpiece The Marriage of Figaro and more. Audiovisual materials will be presented. Come and explore their season offerings and learn more about your opera company. Bring a friend! Southern Ontario Lyric Opera: Opera and beyond!

St. James Roman Catholic Church and Southern Ontario Lyric Opera invite you to an afternoon of operatic arias and sacred music. This concert will feature talented soloists and members of the SOLO chorus, accompanied by Maestro Sabatino Vacca. Tickets are available after all weekend masses, by calling (905) 845-3603, or by email at sjamesoak@symptico.ca

Sabatino will speak on Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro”, in preparation for SOLO’s upcoming performance on Sunday, September 15th, 3 p.m., at BPAC.   He will explore the music of “Le Nozze di Figaro” and discuss how the opera has evolved to become one of Mozart’s most successful works, consistently appearing among the top ten operas … Continue reading "Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro)"

The Marriage of Figaro continues the plot of The Barber of Seville several years later and recounts a single "day of madness" (la folle journée) in the palace of Count Almaviva near Seville, Spain. Rosina is now the Countess; Dr. Bartolo is seeking revenge against Figaro for thwarting his plans to marry Rosina himself; and … Continue reading "The Marriage of Figaro"

Our abridged version of Hansel and Gretel, which close to 600 students experienced on October 19th  was about a 40-minute presentation compared to the original which lasts about 2 ½ hours. You might say it’s the “Reader’s Digest” version. The main characters and elements of the story were included and the drama was presented seamlessly, capturing in full … Continue reading "Hansel & Gretel"

Please join Sabatino Vacca, Artistic Director of Southern Ontario Lyric Opera (SOLO), as he presents a lively discussion on opera for beginners. Sabatino will explore the world of opera and its many facets in an accessible manner. Audiovisual examples will be presented in this lively interactive discussion. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about … Continue reading "Opera 101 – What you always wanted to know about opera but were afraid to ask!"

Sabatino and members of the SOLO Chorus are honoured to join host Riccardo Iannello at a Special Gala Event “Caruso”, a Musical Tribute to Fabio Iannello, in support of the Mental Health Program at Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital. Please mark your calendars and join Riccardo and his guests for this night of musical splendour in celebration of the … Continue reading "“Caruso”, A Musical Tribute to Fabio Iannello"

Screening of Ron Howard’s docudrama on the life of “Pavarotti” Sabatino will introduce the film and host a question period following the screening.