Events

On Saturday, March 3, 2018, SOLO concludes its season with a double-bill performance of Puccini’s comical Gianni Schicchi and Leoncavallo’s powerful Pagliacci. Pagliacci; literal translation, Clowns, is an Italian opera in a prologue and two acts, with music and libretto by Ruggero Leoncavallo. Gianni Schicchi is a comic opera in one act by Giacomo Puccini to … Continue reading "Pagliacci/Gianni Schicchi"

Presented by the Milton Centre for the Arts, SOLO will join the Milton Philharmonic Orchestra for this special production of the opera La Traviata. 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 see below for … Continue reading "La Traviata"

SOLO, In Collaboration With The Cambridge Symphony Orchestra, Presents La Traviata, in concert performance 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 see below for the most up to date information on cast and … Continue reading "La Traviata"

    A Diverse Programme of Memorable Opera Arias, Sacred Music and Seasonal Favourites Featuring Sara Papini, Soprano, Andrew Tees, Baritone, and the SOLO Chorus Accompanied by Maestro Sabatino Vacca Tickets $30 Available after all weekend services, or by calling The church office (905) 634-1849  or Juanita Maldonado  (289) 440-1623

Please join Sabatino Vacca, Artistic Director of the newly formed 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 along with performances by a professional opera singer. Don’t miss this lively interactive discussion and … Continue reading "Opera 101 Presentation"

Please join Sabatino Vacca, Artistic Director of the newly formed Southern Ontario Lyric Opera (SOLO), as he discusses Verdi’s Rigoletto in preparation for their upcoming performance on Sunday September 16th, 3 P.M. at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Sabatino will explore the music of Rigoletto and why it has endured to become one of the most beloved operas of … Continue reading "Verdi’s “Rigoletto”, Presentation"

SOLO opens its season with Verdi’s impassioned Rigoletto, the heart-breaking story of an over-protective father whose only beloved daughter is tragically swept off her feet by a womanizing Duke. Rigoletto is an opera in three acts by Giuseppe Verdi. The Italian libretto was written by Francesco Maria Piave based on the play Le roi s'amuse by Victor Hugo. Despite serious initial problems with the Austrian censors … Continue reading "Rigoletto"

Please join Sabatino Vacca, Artistic Director of the newly formed 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 along with performances by a professional opera singer. Don’t miss … Continue reading "“Opera 101” Presentation"

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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