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After the Christmas revels, we will be venturing on a European tour, taking in the musical delights on offer.

We look forward to sharing these with you at our concert weekend in May – save the dates…..Saturday/Sunday 9th/10th May .

More to follow…..

Join Ex Urbe, with friends Blue Sky Brass Quintet at Packington for a Festive Fundraiser in aid of Coventry & Warwickshire Children’s Charity. See poster below for details.

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Following our latest English and American Voices concerts, we will be putting together a Christmas treat box of delights to be enjoyed in the perfect surroundings of Hampton Parish Church – save the date of 6th December at 6 p.m. There will be treats in store!

Saturday/Sunday 13th/14th September

Following a wonderful “O Radiant Dawn” concert weekend, we are now in rehearsal for September where we hope to welcome you back to St Nicholas Church in Warwick on the Saturday and again to Dorridge Methodist Church on the Sunday.

This time we are exploring English and American Voices – from Britten to McDowall, and from Bernstein to Whitacre. There will be poems/readings and musical interludes interspersed to create a wonderful soundscape which we hope you will enjoy – because we certainly are loving the rehearsals!

STOP PRESS: We are delighted to be joined by Anna Chester – BBC Chorister of the Year – as our soloist – a real treat!

Join us Saturday evening – 7 p.m. St Nicholas, Warwick or Sunday afternoon 4 p.m. at Dorridge Methodist Church – you will be sure of a warm welcome (including wine on Saturday and tea/cake on Sunday…..what’s not to like!)

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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.

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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

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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.

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!

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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!

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