A SOUTH AMERICAN CHRISTMAS

NAVIDAD NUESTRA ARIEL RAMÍREZ

Presented by: Rugby Philharmonic Choir

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0	RUGBY: The Temple Speech Room
P	Sunday 7th December, 2025
N	7:00pm

Event information

For audiences seeking a fresh, vibrant, and emotionally rich Christmas experience, Navidad Nuestra is a stunning musical journey that breathes new life into the timeless Nativity story. Forget predictable carols—this folk drama from Argentinian composer Ariel Ramírez, is a joyous celebration of faith and cultural heritage, set to the spirited rhythms of South American folk music.
Transport yourself to the heart of Argentina, where the Nativity unfolds amidst the country's rural landscapes. The story is told through the soul-stirring rhythms of the chamamé, the poignant melodies of the vidala, and the energetic pulse of the takirari. This is the Christmas story as you’ve never heard it before.
A festive and accessible work, bringing a warm, rustic, and cheerful energy to the performance. Its lively, danceable rhythms are so infectious that the choir have had trouble standing still whilst performing it!
Don't miss out on this glorious performance full of Christmas cheer, together with our traditional 'carols for choir and audience' in the second half of the evening.