A Very Special Christmas Present from Libera
The wait is over. After a little over six years, Libera just released their new DVD. This time it is a recording of mostly Christmas music. Last summer (August 8 & 9, 2013) the group traveled to St. Patrick's Cathedral in Armagh, Northern Ireland to record the DVD in live performances so it could be released in time for the holidays. There is evidence that portions of the recording will also appear in the US on PBS television with Josh Madine as the guest "commentator."
Two years ago in August, I attended a Libera concert near Dallas, Texas. The lighting etc. on the new DVD reminds me more of that concert than the old DVD. As with the Texas concert, some of the older boys provide the lower parts of the music. This adds to the depth of the Libera sound with the younger boys providing the traditional Libera, "Angel Voices" experience. The large cathedral environment is the natural environment for Libera. St. Patrick's has a large, mostly open "stage" area that works very well...
Angel voices, indeed. Stunning concert.
Beautiful quality. The picture and sound are great and there are a few extras too (3 bonus songs, a behind the scenes clip, and Libera kids talking about Christmas). As for the concert itself, the music is phenomenal. Robert Prizeman's arrangements as usual are beautiful and perfect for the voices. The boys sing like angels as always. Stunning concert.
Beautiful music - beautiful voices - beautiful boys!
It's so nice to be able to pair angelic faces with those angelic voices! The DVD includes several "encores" in Special Features that the CD doesn't. Well done!
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