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O Radiant Dawn

In May, local chamber choir, Ex Urbe are performing a very special Spring Concert which will provide an opportunity to switch off from the hubbub of everyday life. Here is a chance to immerse yourself in an evening of luminous reflection as Ex Urbe presents O Radiant Dawn. At the heart of the programme lies Tomas Luis de Vittoira`s Requiem Mass (1605) – a deeply meditative and timeless masterpiece. Interwoven through the evening , solo piano works lead us through a journey from dawn to dusk, evoking shimmering light, shadowed moonlight, and the quiet mystery of the night. The journey is mirrored by the surrounding choral works which trace this arc: O Radiant Dawn by James MacMillan, Hymn to the Sun by Lili Boulanger, Stars by  Eriks Esenvalds and Sure on this Shining Night by Morten Lauridsen. Join us for this exploration of light and time, where the majesty of the morning , the brilliance of the day and the mystery of night converge in an unforgettable meditation on life. 

Dates for your diary: 10th May, 7pm, at St Nicholas Church, Warwick, and 11th May 4pm at Dorridge Methodist Church (which will also feature tea and homemade cakes). 

Ex Urbe Chamber Choir are delighted to be joined by the very talented pianist Sara Wilander, whose piano performances will include works by Beethoven, Debussy Grieg and Ravel.

Tickets are £15 , available here Ex Urbe Chamber Choir event tickets from TicketSource.

O Radiant Dawn – our next concert

Immerse yourself in an evening of luminous reflection and transcendence, as Ex Urbe presents O Radiant Dawn. At the heart of the programme lies Tomás Luis de Victoria’s Missa Pro Defunctis a 6 (1605 Requiem) – a deeply meditative and timeless masterpiece.

Interwoven through the evening, solo piano works lead us through a journey from dawn to dusk, evoking shimmering light, shadowed moonlight, and the quiet mystery of the night. The journey is mirrored by the surrounding choral works which trace this arc: O Radiant Dawn by James MacMillan, Hymn to the Sun by Lili Boulanger, Stars by Ēriks Ešenvalds, and Sure on This Shining Night by Morten Lauridsen.

Join us for this exploration of light and time, where the majesty of the morning, the brilliance of day, and the security of night converge in an unforgettable meditation on life.

Two opportunities to experience this with us:

Saturday 10th May at 7 p.m. St Nicholas’ Church, Warwick
Sunday 11th May at 4 p.m. Dorridge Methodist Church

Tickets available here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/ex-urbe-chamber-choir

Happy New Year!

Following the wonderful “Bach to Bethlehem” concerts, which were much enjoyed by singers and audience alike, we are excited to be launching into rehearsals this weekend for our next concert outing in May.

“O Radiant Dawn” will bring together excerpts from Thomas Victoria “Missa pro Defunctis” interspersed with ethereal sounds reflecting “sun”, “stars” and “moonlight”.

Dates for your diary are 10th and 11th May and we look forward to seeing you either at St Nicholas Church, Warwick for the Saturday evening or at Dorridge Methodist Church for the Sunday afternoon.

Carols by Candlelight – a festive fundraiser

Christmas is a busy time for everyone – singers especially! This year is no exception and we are delighted to have been invited back to the wonderful Baroque church of St James the Great on the Packington Estate. We will be joined by Blue Sky Brass Quintet for a festive fundraiser in aid of Len’s Light, a charity shining a light on mental health in the rural community. Date for your diary is Thursday 12th December at 7 p.m. Be quick – tickets sell out very quickly!

Get your tickets here: http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/ex-urbe-chamber-choir

Bach to Bethlehem

We are excited to be celebrating Christmas after our Night at the Opera! This year we are drawing together some of the most beloved music for the Christmas season, anchored by the jubilant choruses from J S Bach’s Christmas Oratorio (I-III) and framed by classic carols and works from Gustav Holst and others. Each piece tells a part of the Nativity story, offering a rich tapestry of sound that celebrates both the sacred mystery and the joy of Christmas.

The date is Saturday 7th December at 6 p.m. and the place is the lovely Hampton Parish Church – we look forward to seeing you there!

Get your tickets here: http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/ex-urbe-chamber-choir

A Night at the Opera

Ex Urbe Chamber Choir are delighted to announce that our next concert weekend is fast approaching. We will be performing a selection of opera choruses from Early Music and Baroque, the late Romantic Period and the Modern Period. Expect some favourites such as Verdi’s “Anvil Chorus” as well as Puccini’s “Coro a bocca chiusa” (Humming Chorus) and many more.

7.00pm Saturday 7th September in St. Nicholas’ Church, Warwick

4.00pm Sunday 8th September in Dorridge Methodist Church

A huge thank you to our sponsors who have helped to make this weekend possible, including: Nuthurst Grange Hotel

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👉 Save the date…Ex Urbe’s first concert dates in 2024…

We’re delighted to announce our first concert dates of the year where we will be performing the magnificent German Requiem by Johannes Brahms. Often performed as a large-scale choral work with orchestral accompaniment, we intend to harness the power and beauty of this work but with the intimacy of a smaller ensemble. Our two concert dates for this work are confirmed as:

7pm, Saturday 11th May at Hampton in Arden Parish Church

4pm, Sunday 12th May at Dorridge Methodist Church

Tickets on sale here 👉👉👉https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/ex-urbe-chamber-choir

Save the Date! Saturday 2nd December for a Christmas with Ex Urbe Chamber Choir…

Ex Urbe Chamber Choir are delighted to announce the date for our Christmas concert. We can guarantee some cracking carols, good cheer and the perfect start to the festive season. Book early as we expect, like most years, that this will be well attended!

So please save the date. The concert will be a 6pm on Saturday 2nd December in Hampton in Arden Parish Church. You can book tickets right now by clicking ***here***

Eternal Light – September concert weekend

Ex Urbe are delighted to present a weekend of beautiful choral music. Inspired by many composers through the ages including Duruflé, MacMillan, Whitaker, Rutter and many more. We will be performing across two venues:

7.00pm Saturday 9th September in Hampton-in-Arden Parish Church

4.00pm Sunday 10th September in St George & St Teresa Church, Dorridge

Tickets are on sale right now. Just use this link 👉https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/ex-urbe-chamber-choir