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SUMMARY:St. Aidan's Concert
DESCRIPTION:A joint fundraising concert at St. Aidan’s Church in Oakville on Saturday April 29 at  7:30. \nJoining us for this concert are Baritone Alex Hajek\, Violinist Lucia Barcari\, and \nShantelle Przybylo. Alex performed with us alongside Karoline last May at BPAC. \nTickets are available by calling 905 923 2954. Adults $40\, Students/Children\, $20
URL:https://southernontariolyricopera.com/event/st-aidans-concert/
LOCATION:St. Aidan’s Anglican Church\, 318 Queen Mary Drive\, Oakville\, ON
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230419T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230419T153000
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SUMMARY:Library Talk - Verdi's La Traviata
DESCRIPTION:Verdi’s La Traviata \nPlease join Sabatino Vacca\, Artistic Director of Southern Ontario Lyric Opera (SOLO)\, as he discusses Verdi’s La Traviata in preparation for their upcoming performance on Saturday May 13th\, 7:30 P.M. at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Sabatino will explore the music of La Traviata and why it has endured to become one of the most beloved operas of all time. Audiovisual examples will be presented along with a live performance by baritone Michael Robert-Broder who will be singing in our production. Don’t miss this lively interactive discussion and the opportunity to learn more about this powerful opera. \nPlease call 905 639 3611 to reserve your spot! \nsouthernontariolyricopera.com
URL:https://southernontariolyricopera.com/event/library-talk-verdis-la-traviata/
LOCATION:Burlington Public Library\, 2331 New Street\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7R 1J4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221207T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221207T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175923
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SUMMARY:Home for the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:As in the past\, Sabatino Vacca will garner a seasonal selection and seasoned soloists who are bound to please everyone’s taste. \nA concert of festive favourites with world-renowned soprano\, Maesha Bruggergosman-Lee. \n \nPlease join us as we present a programme \nof seasonal favourites\, sure to get you in the Holiday spirit! \nAs the program takes shape our website will be updated. \n 
URL:https://southernontariolyricopera.com/event/home-for-the-holidays/
LOCATION:Burlington Performing Arts Centre\, 440 Locust Street\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7S 1T7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220925T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220925T170000
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SUMMARY:Verdi's Requiem
DESCRIPTION:Verdi’s Requiem: one of the most dramatic\, and undoubtedly the most operatic\, of its type ever composed.  Any performance of the Verdi Requiem is always a grand occasion. So to get you in the spirit\, here’s a quick guide to this unique work… \n  \nHow did Verdi come to write his Requiem? \nInitially\, it was the death of Rossini in November 1868. Verdi and several other Italian composers wanted to mark the event by joining forces in writing a collaborative Requiem for the great man – Verdi wrote the Libera Me movement. The resulting work was not a success\, though\, and was soon abandoned. \nAnd then…? \nIn 1873\, Verdi was moved by the death of Alessandro Manzoni to write a complete Requiem by himself. For it\, he retained the ‘Libera Me’ from the collaborative effort of five years earlier. His new work was first performed in Milan in May 1874 and soon enjoyed further performances across Europe. \nSOLOISTS \n\n\n\nSOPRANO\nSUSAN TSAGKARIS\n\n\nMEZZO-SOPRANO\nKRISTINE DANDAVINO\n\n\nTENOR\nKURT LEHMAN\n\n\nBASS\nCHAD LOUWERSE
URL:https://southernontariolyricopera.com/event/verdis-requiem-2/
LOCATION:Burlington Performing Arts Centre\, 440 Locust Street\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7S 1T7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220514T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220514T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175923
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SUMMARY:ENCORE! Favourite moments in opera
DESCRIPTION:Southern Ontario Lyric Opera Presents: \nEncore! \nFavourite Moments in Opera \nSaturday\, May 14\, 2022\, 7:30 P.M. \nBurlington Performing Arts Centre \nKaroline Podolak\, Soprano \nAlexander Hajek\, Baritone \nSouthern Ontario Lyric Opera Chorus and Orchestra \nSabatino Vacca\, Conductor \nPlease join us as we present \na programme of operatic favourites \nfeaturing works by Mozart\, Rossini\, Verdi\, and more! \nSOLO: Opera & Beyond! \n  \nProgramme \nOverture from La Gazza Ladra                                                         G. Rossini \n         Orchestra \nLargo al factotum from Il Barbiere di Siviglia                                   G. Rossini \nAlexander Hajek \nUna voce poco fa from Il Barbiere di Siviglia                                   G. Rossini \nKaroline Podolak \nHai già vinta la causa from Le Nozze di Figaro                                 W. A. Mozart \nAlexander Hajek \nMein Herr Marquis from Die Fledermaus                                         J. Strauss Jr. \n          Karoline Podolak\, Chorus \nLa ci darem la mano from Don Giovanni                                          W. A. Mozart \nKaroline Podolak\, Alexander Hajek \nIntermission \nPrelude to Act I from La Traviata                                                     G. Verdi \n          Orchestra \nSi ridesta in ciel l’aurora from La Traviata                                        G. Verdi \n          Chorus \nÈ strano…Sempre libera from La Traviata                                       G. Verdi \n          Karoline Podolak\, \nVioletta/Germont Duet from La Traviata                                          G. Verdi \n          Karoline Podolak\, Alexander Hajek \nDi Provenza from La Traviata                                                           G. Verdi \nAlexander Hajek \nFuniculi\, funiculà                                                                               L. Denza \nKaroline Podolak\, Alexander Hajek\, Chorus                           arr. by S. Vacca
URL:https://southernontariolyricopera.com/event/encore-favourite-moments-in-opera/
LOCATION:Burlington Performing Arts Centre\, 440 Locust Street\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7S 1T7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Together Again For The Holidays - Dec. 17\, 2021
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nSOUTHERN ONTARIO LYRIC OPERA PRESENTS: \nTOGETHER AGAIN FOR THE HOLIDAYS \n17 December 2021 \nTonia Evans Cianciulli\, Soprano \nEugenia Dermentzis\, Mezzo-Soprano \nAdam Luther\, Tenor \nJames Westman\, Baritone \nPeter Oleskevich\, Music Director \nSOLO Chorus and Orchestra \n  \nProgramme \nOverture from Die Fledermaus – Johann Strauss Jr. \nAh! non credea mirarti from La Sonnambula – V. Bellini \nTonia Evans Cianciulli \nChe farò senza Euridice from Orfeo ed Euridice – C. W. Gluck \nEugenia Dermentzis \nAgnus Dei – G. Bizet \nAdam Luther \nAvant de quitter ces lieux from Faust – C. Gounod \nJames Westman \nBarcarolle from The Tales of Hoffmann – J. Offenbach \nTonia Evans Cianciulli\, Eugenia Dermentzis \nO Holy Night – A. Adam \nTonia Evans-Cianciulli\, Eugenia Dermentzis\, Adam Luther\, James Westman\, Chorus \nIntermission \nEntr’acte from Carmen – G. Bizet \nEvening Prayer from Hansel and Gretel – E. Humperdinck \nTonia Evans Cianciulli\, Eugenia Dermentzis \nRecondita Armonia from Tosca – G. Puccini \nAdam Luther \nSeguidilla from Carmen – G. Bizet \nEugenia Dermentzis \nToreador Song from Carmen – G. Bizet \nJames Westman \nLove Is Where You Find It from The Kissing Bandit – H. Brown \nTonia Evans Cianciulli \nAu fond du temple saint from The Pearl Fishers – G. Bizet \nAdam Luther\, James Westman \nA Christmas Celebration – arr. S. Vacca \nTonia Evans-Cianciulli\, Eugenia Dermentzis\, Adam Luther\, James Westman\, Chorus \nThis livestream was sponsored by the Wish Group \n  \n 
URL:https://southernontariolyricopera.com/event/together-again-for-the-holidays-dec-17-2021/
LOCATION:Burlington Performing Arts Centre\, 440 Locust Street\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7S 1T7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210708T140000
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DTSTAMP:20260429T175923
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SUMMARY:Burlington Library - July 8th\, 2021 - "Movies & Film"
DESCRIPTION:LIVE via ZOOM\nSOLO will return to Burlington Public Library again on July 8th from 2-3 pm. Please check the library website at the beginning of each month for event details. \nSouthern Ontario Lyric Opera \nAttending Online \nRegistration closes 10 minutes before the program begins. You will receive Zoom details by email when you register. You can access Zoom on your computer\, or on your device through the Zoom app\, or by calling in. To attend the program on the phone\, please register and we’ll provide the information you need to listen in. Capacity is limited\, to register please use this link: \nhttps://attend.bpl.on.ca/event/5175276 \n  \nHow to Zoom instructions
URL:https://southernontariolyricopera.com/event/burlington-library-july-8th-2021-movies-film/
LOCATION:Burlington Public Library\, 2331 New Street\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7R 1J4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210617T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210617T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175923
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SUMMARY:Burlington Library - June 17th\, 2021 - "Father figures in opera"
DESCRIPTION:LIVE via ZOOM\nBaritone Peter Bass will provide a live performance during this talk. Sabatino Vacca\, Artistic Director of Southern Ontario Lyric Opera (SOLO)\, discusses some of opera’s enduring father figures\, just in time for Father’s Day.  \nSOLO will return to BPL on July 8 and August 24 from 2-3 pm. Please check the library website at the beginning of each month for event details. \nSouthern Ontario Lyric Opera \nAttending Online \nRegistration closes 10 minutes before the program begins. You will receive Zoom details by email when you register. You can access Zoom on your computer\, or on your device through the Zoom app\, or by calling in. To attend the program on the phone\, please register and we’ll provide the information you need to listen in. Capacity is limited\, to register please use this link: \nhttps://attend.bpl.on.ca/event/5175276 \n  \nHow to Zoom instructions
URL:https://southernontariolyricopera.com/event/burlington-library-june-17th-2021/
LOCATION:Burlington Public Library\, 2331 New Street\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7R 1J4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210212T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210313T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175923
CREATED:20210212T200307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210212T202338Z
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SUMMARY:LOVESTRUCK - a Valentine's Virtual Concert
DESCRIPTION:Dear SOLO Subscribers:\nWe hope you are all keeping well and staying healthy and 2021 is off to a good start for you. \nWe have a new virtual concert just in time for Valentine’s Day this weekend.  It is compiled as a Youtube Playlist with English subtitles\, please see the link below the program list: \nThe programme has a brief introduction to each of the selections. \nPlease join us as we present  “LOVESTRUCK” \na Valentine’s virtual concert programme \nof great romantic moments in opera! \n  \nStephanie DeCiantis\, Soprano \nCorey Arnold\, Tenor \nSabatino Vacca\, Piano \nRecorded at St. Aidan’s Anglican Church\, Oakville \nProgramme \nDonna non vidi mai from Manon Lescaut                                                      G. Puccini \n            Corey Arnold \nDich\, Theure halle from Tannhäuser                                                             R. Wagner \n            Stephanie DeCiantis \nParigi\, o cara from La Traviata                                                                      G. Verdi \nStephanie DeCiantis\, Corey Arnold \nÈ lucevan le stelle from Tosca                                                                        G. Puccini \n            Corey Arnold \nUn bel dì from Madama Butterfly                                                                  G. Puccini \nStephanie DeCiantis \nAct I Excerpts from La Bohème                                                                     G. Puccini \nChe gelida manina \nCorey Arnold \nSì\, mi chiamano Mimì \nStephanie DeCiantis \nO soave fanciulla \nStephanie DeCiantis\, Corey Arnold \n \nWe hope you enjoyed our “Lovestruck” virtual concert. We would also really appreciate it if you would consider making a suggested minimum donation of $20\, keeping in mind how many in your household might be tuning in. Of course\, a larger donation is always welcome and will help us weather this pandemic storm.  To donate\, please visit our website www.southernontariolyricopera.com and click on the  “Donate” tab up at the top.  On the donate page please “click here” which will take you to the “Canada Helps” page where you can make your donation of your choice. An income tax receipt will be issued by Canada Helps for any amount over $20.  If you prefer to donate by cheque please mail the mailing address as indicated. \nSouthern Ontario Lyric Opera\, 2005 Barlow Crescent\,  Burlington\, ON – L7P 4N7 \nAs with our last virtual concert in December\, we will be contacting libraries in neighbouring communities including Hamilton\, Oakville\, Grimsby\, and our own Burlington library\, to post the concert on their websites like the last time. We will also be in touch with local seniors residences as they have been hit hard with the lockdowns and restrictions to give them some reprieve from the lack of connecting with loved ones. \nWe have tentatively re-scheduled our Verdi Requiem to November 7\, 2021\, and our Carmen production for March 2022. We’re really hoping that we will be out of the covid woods by that time.  It will be wonderful to perform live once again and celebrate music as a community. In the meantime enjoy our “Lovestruck” programme! Feel free to share with your friends. \nWe are doing some cross-promoting with Stephanie’s group Opera Sustenida\, they also have a performance this weekend\, details are below. \n“Date with the Divas (Vol. 1)” \nSATURDAY\, FEBRUARY 13TH \nLIVE-STREAMING at 7:30 PM (EST)\nIn “Date with the Divas (Vol. 1)\,” Opera Sustenida will take you on a journey through the Baroque and Classical eras\, featuring beautiful arias and ensembles from such beloved composers as Handel\, Mozart\, and Monteverdi. For this unique live-streamed event\, the divas have pre-recorded stunning video performances of each musical selection\, which will be interwoven with live segments. You’ll even be able to interact with the divas in real-time during the concert – all from the comfort of your own home! \nFeaturing: Stephanie DeCiantis (soprano)\, Nicole Whitney Dubinsky (coloratura soprano)\, Daniella Theresia (mezzo-soprano)\, and Suzanne Yeo (pianist). Stage direction and film editing by Stephanie DeCiantis. \n“Date with the Divas (Vol. 1)” \nLIVE-STREAMING on Saturday\, February 13th at 7:30 PM (EST)\nTickets are $30 each.\nAn online replay will be available to all ticket holders until March 13\, 2021.\nGet your tickets here!\nReceive a special discount with the code: SOLO5. \nWe look forward to seeing you soon and appreciate your continued interest in SOLO!! \nWarmly \nSabatino Vacca \nArtistic Director \nwww.southernontariolyricopera.com
URL:https://southernontariolyricopera.com/event/lovestruck-a-valentines-virtual-concert/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201220T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175923
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SUMMARY:SEASONAL DELIGHTS
DESCRIPTION:SOUTHERN ONTARIO LYRIC OPERA PRESENTS: \nSOLO VIRTUAL CONCERT SERIES \nSEASONAL DELIGHTS \nDecember 2020 \nBeste Kalender\, Mezzo-Soprano \nRiccardo Iannello\, Tenor \nNick Cooper\, Oboe \nStephanie Numan Scholman\, Violin \nGordon Cleland\, Cello \nSabatino Vacca\, Piano \nPlease join us as we present a programme \nof seasonal favourites\, sure to get you in the Holiday spirit! \nProgramme \nO Thou that tellest good tidings to Zion from Messiah                                   G. F. Handel \nBeste Kalender \nO Holy Night                                                                                                             A. Adam \nRiccardo Iannello                                                                             arr. by S. Vacca \nPanis Angelicus                                                                                            C. Franck \nBeste Kalender\, Riccardo Iannello \nMille Cherubini in Coro                                                                              F. Schubert \nRiccardo Iannello \nAve Maria                                                                                                     Bach-Gounod \nBeste Kalender\, Riccardo Iannello                                                           arr. by S. Vacca \nGesù Bambino                                                                                                          P. Yon \nRiccardo Iannello \nA Christmas Celebration                                                                            arr. by S. Vacca \nBeste Kalender\, Riccardo Iannello \nHere is the link to our Seasonal Delights video
URL:https://southernontariolyricopera.com/event/seasonal-delights/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201028
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SUMMARY:Virtual Concert Series - October 2020
DESCRIPTION:Please join us as we present an array of singers \nin a programme of operatic gems from Mozart to Puccini. \nThe concert will be accessible by the YouTube link this evening\, Oct. 29. \n  \nWe hope you enjoy our virtual concert. We would appreciate it if you would consider making a suggested minimum donation of $20\, keeping in mind how many in your household may be tuning in. Of course\, you are always welcome to make a larger donation which would go a long way in helping us to weather this pandemic storm. To do so please click where it says Donate up at the top. Then on the donate page please click where it says “click here” which takes you to the Canada Helps page where you can make your donation. You will receive a tax receipt from Canada Helps. If you prefer to pay by cheque please mail us at and S.O.L.O. will issue the tax receipt: \nSouthern Ontario Lyric Opera \n2005 Barlow Crescent Burlington ON \nL7P 4N7 \n  \nThank you for your consideration. \nWarmly \nSabatino Vacca \nArtistic Director \nSouthern Ontario Lyric Opera (SOLO) \nAT HOME WITH SOLO VIRTUAL CONCERT SERIES \nOCTOBER 2020 \nPlease join us as we present an array of singers \nin a programme of operatic gems from Mozart to Puccini. \nThe concert will be accessible by the YouTube link. \nProgramme \nSe come voi piccina from Le Villi                                                             G. Puccini \nAlexa Frankian\, Soprano \nDeh! vieni non tardar  from Le Nozze di Figaro                                 W. A. Mozart \nVanessa Oude-Reimerink\, Soprano; Sabatino Vacca\, Piano \nMadamina from Don Giovanni                                                               W. A. Mozart \nGiles Tomkins\, Bass-Baritone; Kathryn Tremills\, Piano \nMeditation from Thais                                                                             J. Massenet \nLucia Barcari\, Violin; Sabatino Vacca\, Piano \nLove Waltz from The Merry Widow                                                         F. Lehár \nAnne Relyea\, Mezzo-Soprano; Gary Relyea\, Bass-Baritone; Charlotte Hale\, Piano \nCh’ella mi creda from La Fanciulla del West                                   G. Puccini \nRomulo Delgado\, Tenor \nCh’il bel sogno di Doretta from La Rondine                                           G. Puccini \n            Sara Papini\, Soprano \nSalut! demeure chaste et pure from Faust                                          C. Gounod \nRiccardo Iannello\, Tenor; Adolfo De Santis\, Piano \nTacea la notte placida from Il Trovatore                                         G. Verdi \nStephanie DeCiantis\, Soprano; Sabatino Vacca\, Piano
URL:https://southernontariolyricopera.com/event/virtual-concert-series-october-2020/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200919T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175923
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SUMMARY:A Symphonic Summer Night
DESCRIPTION:A Symphonic Summer Night \nSaturday – September 19\, 2020\, 6 P.M. \nQueenston Heights Bandshell \nNiagara on the Lake \nDavid Diston\, Baritone \nSabatino Vacca\, Conductor \n  \nProgramme \n  \nLa Gazza Ladra                                                                       G. Rossini \nOverture \n  \nDon Giovanni                                                                          W. A. Mozart \nOverture \nFin ch’han dal vino \nMadamina \n  \nLe Nozze di Figaro                                                                  W. A. Mozart \nOverture \nHai gia vinta la causa \n  \nOverture from Prometheus                                                  L. van Beethoven \n  \nI Puritani                                                                                 V. Bellini \nAh per sempre \nCarmen Suites                                                                         G. Bizet \nPréludes \nAragonaise \nChanson de Toréador
URL:https://southernontariolyricopera.com/event/a-symphonic-summer-night/
LOCATION:Queenston Heights Bandshell\, Niagara on the Lake\, ON\, L0S 1L0
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200523T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200523T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175923
CREATED:20190629T211719Z
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SUMMARY:Verdi's Requiem - Postponed until further notice
DESCRIPTION:Verdi’s Requiem: one of the most dramatic\, and undoubtedly the most operatic\, of its type ever composed.  Any performance of the Verdi Requiem is always a grand occasion. So to get you in the spirit\, here’s a quick guide to this unique work… \n  \nHow did Verdi come to write his Requiem? \nInitially\, it was the death of Rossini in November 1868. Verdi and several other Italian composers wanted to mark the event by joining forces in writing a collaborative Requiem for the great man – Verdi wrote the Libera Me movement. The resulting work was not a success\, though\, and was soon abandoned. \nAnd then…? \nIn 1873\, Verdi was moved by the death of Alessandro Manzoni to write a complete Requiem by himself. For it\, he retained the ‘Libera Me’ from the collaborative effort of five years earlier. His new work was first performed in Milan in May 1874\, and soon enjoyed further performances across Europe \nSOLOISTS \n\n\n\nSOPRANO\nERIN WALL\n\n\nMEZZO-SOPRANO\nKRISTINE DANDAVINO\n\n\nTENOR\nROMULO DELGADO\n\n\nBASS\nCHAD LOUWERSE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegular all-in price: $65 \nSeniors 65+ all-in price: $40\nStudents (19 and under) all-in price: $20 \nTo purchase tickets please call the Burlington Performing Arts Centre at 905-681-6000 or click here.
URL:https://southernontariolyricopera.com/event/verdis-requiem/
LOCATION:Burlington Performing Arts Centre\, 440 Locust Street\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7S 1T7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200513T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200513T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175923
CREATED:20200224T123826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200418T002600Z
UID:1074-1589378400-1589385600@southernontariolyricopera.com
SUMMARY:Verdi's "Messa da Requiem" presentation - Postponed until further notice
DESCRIPTION:Verdi’s “Messa da Requiem” Presentation\nPlease join Sabatino Vacca\, Artistic Director of SOLO\, in a discussion of Verdi’s “Messa da Requiem” in preparation for SOLO’s upcoming performance on May 23rd at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre.  Sabatino will explore the music of the Requiem and why it inspires such reverence among audiences worldwide.  Audiovisual examples will be presented along with a soloist performance. Don’t miss this lively interactive discussion and the opportunity to learn more about this powerful work! \n  \nThere is no charge for Burlington Library events but please call to register: 905-639-3611
URL:https://southernontariolyricopera.com/event/verdis-messa-da-requiem-presentation/
LOCATION:Burlington Public Library\, 2331 New Street\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7R 1J4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200507T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200507T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175923
CREATED:20200224T125321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200418T002625Z
UID:1083-1588879800-1588885200@southernontariolyricopera.com
SUMMARY:Verdi’s “Messa da Requiem” Presentation - Postponed until further notice
DESCRIPTION:Verdi’s “Messa da Requiem” Presentation\nPlease join Sabatino Vacca\, Artistic Director of SOLO\, in a discussion of Verdi’s “Messa da Requiem” in preparation for SOLO’s upcoming performance on May 23rd at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre.  Sabatino will explore the music of the Requiem and why it inspires such reverence among audiences worldwide.  Audiovisual examples will be presented along with a soloist performance. Don’t miss this lively interactive discussion and the opportunity to learn more about this powerful work! \n  \nThere is no requirement for registration at the Hamilton Central Library for this event.
URL:https://southernontariolyricopera.com/event/verdis-messa-da-requiem-presentation-2/
LOCATION:Hamilton Central Library\, 55 York Blvd.\, Hamilton\, ON\, L8N 4E4
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200502T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200502T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175923
CREATED:20200224T131403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200418T002709Z
UID:1093-1588447800-1588455000@southernontariolyricopera.com
SUMMARY:Verdi’s “Messa da Requiem” - Postponed until further notice
DESCRIPTION:SOLO will join the Milton Philharmonic Orchestra for this special production.\nTickets:          Online visit TixHub.ca
URL:https://southernontariolyricopera.com/event/verdis-messa-da-requiem/
LOCATION:First Ontario Arts Centre\, 1010 Main Street E\, Milton\, Ontario\, L9T 6H7\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200430T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200430T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175923
CREATED:20200224T130229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200418T002739Z
UID:1088-1588273200-1588278600@southernontariolyricopera.com
SUMMARY:Verdi’s “Messa da Requiem” Presentation - Postponed until further notice
DESCRIPTION:Please join Sabatino Vacca\, Artistic Director of SOLO\, in a discussion of Verdi’s “Messa da Requiem” in preparation for SOLO’s upcoming performance on May 23rd at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre.  Sabatino will explore the music of the Requiem and why it inspires such reverence among audiences worldwide.  Audiovisual examples will be presented along with a soloist performance. Don’t miss this lively interactive discussion and the opportunity to learn more about this powerful work! \n  \nThere is NO CHARGE for the Grimsby Library event\, please call to register:  905-945-5142
URL:https://southernontariolyricopera.com/event/verdis-messa-da-requiem-presentation-3/
LOCATION:Grimsby Public Library\, 18 Carnegie Lane\, Grimsby\, Ontario\, L3M1Y1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200425T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175923
CREATED:20200224T130546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200418T002807Z
UID:1091-1587841200-1587846600@southernontariolyricopera.com
SUMMARY:Concert at St. Aidan’s Anglican Church - Postponed until further notice
DESCRIPTION:Details to follow
URL:https://southernontariolyricopera.com/event/concert-at-st-aidans-anglican-church/
LOCATION:St. Aidan’s Anglican Church\, 318 Queen Mary Drive\, Oakville\, ON
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200326T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175923
CREATED:20200224T125005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200324T000253Z
UID:1079-1585249200-1585254600@southernontariolyricopera.com
SUMMARY:"Opera 101" - CANCELLED by the Library
DESCRIPTION:Please join Sabatino Vacca\, Artistic Director of SOLO\, as he presents a lively discussion on opera for beginners.   Sabatino will explore the world of opera and its many facets\, in an informal manner.  Audiovisual examples will be presented in this lively interactive discussion.  Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about the multi-faceted world of Opera. \n  \nThere is no requirement for registration at the Hamilton Central Library for this event.
URL:https://southernontariolyricopera.com/event/opera-101/
LOCATION:Hamilton Central Library\, 55 York Blvd.\, Hamilton\, ON\, L8N 4E4
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200324T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200324T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175923
CREATED:20200224T123407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200313T194748Z
UID:1072-1585058400-1585063800@southernontariolyricopera.com
SUMMARY:"Bel Canto" Opera presentation - CANCELLED by the Library
DESCRIPTION:Please join Sabatino Vacca\, Artistic Director of SOLO\, in a discussion of the world of “Bel Canto” opera.  The term refers to the Italian-originated vocal style\, developed by composers such as Bellini\, Rossini and Donizetti\, which prevailed throughout most of Europe during the 18th and early 19th centuries.  Audiovisual examples will be presented in this lively interactive discussion. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about this passionate era in operatic history
URL:https://southernontariolyricopera.com/event/bel-canto-opera-presentation/
LOCATION:Burlington Public Library\, 2331 New Street\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7R 1J4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200303T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200303T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175923
CREATED:20200224T123148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T005709Z
UID:1070-1583244000-1583249400@southernontariolyricopera.com
SUMMARY:Screening of Ron Howard’s docudrama on the life of “Pavarotti”
DESCRIPTION:Screening of Ron Howard’s docudrama on the life of “Pavarotti”\nSabatino will introduce the film and host a question period following the screening.
URL:https://southernontariolyricopera.com/event/pavarotti-screening/
LOCATION:Burlington Public Library\, 2331 New Street\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7R 1J4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191130T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191130T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175923
CREATED:20191122T235400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191122T235434Z
UID:996-1575142200-1575142200@southernontariolyricopera.com
SUMMARY:“Caruso”\, A Musical Tribute to Fabio Iannello
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease mark your calendars and join Riccardo and his guests for this night of musical splendour in celebration of the life of his brother\, Fabio.  You will be entertained by seven talented soloists with orchestral accompaniment under the baton of Maestro Vacca.  Enjoy a repertoire with appeal to all tastes\, spanning pop\, musical theatre and classical selections\, while supporting a programme working to alleviate the increase of mental health problems in our communities today.
URL:https://southernontariolyricopera.com/event/caruso-a-musical-tribute-to-fabio-iannello/
LOCATION:Meridian Arts Centre\, 5040 Yonge St\, North York\, ON\, M2N 6R8
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191106T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191106T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175923
CREATED:20190710T142134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190710T142134Z
UID:907-1573048800-1573054200@southernontariolyricopera.com
SUMMARY:Opera 101 – What you always wanted to know about opera but were afraid to ask!
DESCRIPTION: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 this powerful art form.
URL:https://southernontariolyricopera.com/event/opera-101-what-you-always-wanted-to-know-about-opera-but-were-afraid-to-ask/
LOCATION:Burlington Public Library\, 2331 New Street\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7R 1J4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191019T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191019T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175923
CREATED:20230315T174010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T174204Z
UID:106239-1571493600-1571499000@southernontariolyricopera.com
SUMMARY:Hansel & Gretel
DESCRIPTION: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 the story and spirit of the complete opera.
URL:https://southernontariolyricopera.com/event/hansel-gretel/
LOCATION:Burlington Performing Arts Centre\, 440 Locust Street\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7S 1T7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190915T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190915T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175923
CREATED:20190629T131148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191222T003728Z
UID:851-1568559600-1568570400@southernontariolyricopera.com
SUMMARY:The Marriage of Figaro
DESCRIPTION: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 Count Almaviva has degenerated from the romantic youth of Barber into a scheming\, bullying\, skirt-chasing baritone. Having gratefully given Figaro a job as head of his servant-staff\, he is now persistently trying to exercise his droit du seigneur – his right to bed a servant girl on her wedding night – with Figaro’s bride-to-be\, Susanna\, who is the Countess’s maid. He keeps finding excuses to delay the civil part of the wedding of his two servants\, which is arranged for this very day. Figaro\, Susanna\, and the Countess conspire to embarrass the Count and expose his scheming. He retaliates by trying to compel Figaro legally to marry a woman old enough to be his mother\, but it turns out at the last minute that she really is his mother. Through Figaro’s and Susanna’s clever manipulations\, the Count’s love for his Countess is finally restored. \nCAST \n\n\n\nCountess Almaviva\nNatalya Gennadi\n\n\nCount Almaviva\nMichael Robert-Broder\n\n\nSusanna\nVanessa Oude-Reimerink\n\n\nFigaro\nClarence Frazer\n\n\nCherubino\nMarjorie Maltais\n\n\nDr. Bartolo/Antonio\nAustin Larusson\n\n\nMarcellina\nLouisa Cowie\n\n\nDon Curzio/Don Basilio\nConlan Gassi\n\n\nBarbarina\nDaniela Agostino\n\n\nVillage Girl\nCarla Onorato\n\n\nVillage Girl\nJanet Brown-MsIsaac\n\n\n\nCREW \n\n\n\nStage Director\nVincent Thomas\n\n\nSet Design\nTBD\n\n\nStage Manager\nTBD\n\n\nLighting Designer\nTBD\n\n\nCostume Designer\nGerrit  Jan Seppenwoolde (2nd Act)\n\n\nRehearsal Pianist\nTBD\n\n\nSupertitles\nTBD\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegular all-in price: $65\nSeniors 65+ all-in price: $40\nStudents (19 and under) all-in price: $20 \nTo purchase tickets please call the Burlington Performing Arts Centre at 905-681-6000 or click here.
URL:https://southernontariolyricopera.com/event/the-marriage-of-figaro/
LOCATION:Burlington Performing Arts Centre\, 440 Locust Street\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7S 1T7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190910T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190910T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175923
CREATED:20190710T141822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190825T001828Z
UID:904-1568124000-1568129400@southernontariolyricopera.com
SUMMARY:Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro)
DESCRIPTION: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 performed in any given season\, worldwide! \nA cast member will be there to perform some arias and there will be an opportunity to ask questions and take part in a lively interactive discussion. \nDo stop by the Library and learn more about what SOLO has planned for our 2019/20 Season!
URL:https://southernontariolyricopera.com/event/mozarts-le-nozze-di-figaro-the-marriage-of-figaro/
LOCATION:Burlington Public Library\, 2331 New Street\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7R 1J4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190908T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190908T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175923
CREATED:20190710T032051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190710T032225Z
UID:892-1567951200-1567958400@southernontariolyricopera.com
SUMMARY:St. James Oakville
DESCRIPTION:St. James Roman Catholic Church and Southern Ontario Lyric Opera invite you to an afternoon of operatic arias and sacred music. \nThis concert will feature talented soloists and members of the SOLO chorus\, accompanied by Maestro Sabatino Vacca. \nTickets are available after all weekend masses\, by calling (905) 845-3603\, or by email at sjamesoak@symptico.ca
URL:https://southernontariolyricopera.com/event/st-james-oakville/
LOCATION:St. James Roman Catholic Church\, 231 Morden Road\, Oakville\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190813T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190813T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175923
CREATED:20190710T141223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190825T002129Z
UID:898-1565704800-1565710200@southernontariolyricopera.com
SUMMARY:SOLO Season Sampler
DESCRIPTION: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! \nSouthern Ontario Lyric Opera: Opera and beyond!
URL:https://southernontariolyricopera.com/event/solo-season-sampler/
LOCATION:Burlington Public Library\, 2331 New Street\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7R 1J4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190710T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190710T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175923
CREATED:20190710T141411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190710T141533Z
UID:901-1562767200-1562772600@southernontariolyricopera.com
SUMMARY:“Verismo” opera
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAudiovisual examples will be presented in this lively interactive discussion. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about this passionate era in operatic history.
URL:https://southernontariolyricopera.com/event/verismo-opera/
LOCATION:Burlington Public Library\, 2331 New Street\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7R 1J4\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190608T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190608T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175923
CREATED:20190304T161937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190523T170627Z
UID:781-1560022200-1560029400@southernontariolyricopera.com
SUMMARY:SOLO presents a Gala Fundraiser Concert
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us as we present Adrianne Pieczonka\, returning to her home town\, for one night only\, joined by Gregory Dahl.\n\n\n$80   – Concert ONLY \n$100 – Concert and post-concert reception \n\n\n\nAll proceeds will go to support SOLO and in all its future endeavours\, opera & beyond.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA special block of tickets for a private post-show reception is also available! \n\nPlease click here to purchase tickets.
URL:https://southernontariolyricopera.com/event/solo-presents-a-gala-fundraiser-concert/
LOCATION:St. Raphael Parish\, 4072 New Street\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7L 1S9\, Canada
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