It is with pride and joy that the Chorus Urbanus announces its 33^rdseason. The music we present this season reflects many colours, and charms the senses, from the brilliant music of Mozart and Strauss, through the joyous music of the Christmas carols to the glorious and exquisite sounds of the challenging choral premiere of John Galea’s ‘Hodie Christus Natus Est’ to be presented at our Christmas Concert at Astra Theatre. Another Christmas concert by the Chorus Urbanus is planned at the Xaghra Basilica whereas collaborations with foreign institutions and personalities are to be maintained. This year’s programme will lead us on a spiritual quest that surpasses the present time. More performances and premieres of John Galea’s works are envisaged for this season, especially towards March 2008 and August 2008!

The Choir’s president Architect Edward Scerri, who has been in office for several years, comments: “…well, we are fortunate to have a strong feeling of continuity at Chorus Urbanus. The current Chorus Urbanus Committee has a good balance of long serving and newer members in it although we also actively encourage younger singers. Gradually, the Choir is increasing in strength and we hope that more singers will be able to join us for the interesting programs of the next few years. Through the years, the quality of our work and standards of performance have been high and continue to develop. We do rightly feel proud to be involved directly with such an excellent composer and conductor, and I do hereby invite our audiences to join us for these events where the ordinary becomes extraordinary! When it comes to describing my time with Chorus Urbanus, I know that it has definitely proved to be a crowning experience and one of overwhelming cultural enrichment.”