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Libera Is In Russia!

January 17, 2015, 11:45 am
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Exciting news! Libera has landed in Moscow, Russia!  Libera posted a few photos from the airport as they were arriving.

Passports ready for going through airport immigration! Is Isaac licking his? lol
Alessandro, Alex G, Isaac, Camden ~ looks like they all have 
British passports, but I think Alex's is from Poland. :D

No jet lag here!!!


Libera was also featured in a Moscow Times newspaper article which you can read here and in a Sputnik News article that you can read here for English and here for Spanish. It says that 24 boys are going on the trip and that one of the songs they will sing is "Carol of the Bells."The Russian Orthodox Christmas is celebrated January 7, so that's why there are still Christmas decorations in Moscow and why Libera will be singing some Christmas carols.

Sputnik News even interviewed Robert Prizeman and Thomas Delgado-Little! It says that Tom is very excited about the trip (I would be, too!) and said, "I want to go to Moscow and see the snow, because it doesn't snow in London. The choir has never visited Russia, and doing so now will be a great adventure for all of us." I hope you have so much fun, boys!!

Our friend, Patrick from Paris, arrived in Moscow yesterday for the concert. He shared some pictures of what the boys will be able to see today. 

 
Moscow train station

  
Metro train map ~ looks as easy as London, but it's written in Cyrillic!

Beautiful decorations on the streets of Moscow




Red Square Christmas market and ice skating rink

Red Square Christmas market and ice skating rink


 
 GUM Department Store which is also off Red Square

  
Isn't it magical?!!




The famous St. Basil's Cathedral and its beautiful domes!

  
Libera's concert is tomorrow night at 6:00 pm Moscow time. That means it is at 3:00 pm London time and 9:00 am Chicago time. I can't wait to hear how it goes and how the Russian audience reacts!
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Moscow Concert 2015

January 18, 2015, 6:45 am
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Moscow International House of Music

Today was the day! Libera performed in Moscow for the first time! And thanks to Patrick from France, we have a first-hand account of it. All photos are his, so if you copy any, please give him credit. :)


The lobby before the concert with Libera on the display screen.
 
Robert Prizeman stood at this center music stand.

Stage before concert. The concert must have been sold out, because
you can see people at the upper left level who stood during the concert!

Audience before the concert. Do you see yourself in this picture? :)


There were 22 boys there, all the same boys who were at the London concert last month except for James Menezes and Mark Ustynovych-Repa. We are also still missing Ben Fairman. Hope they all are OK. They were missed!

1.   Marc Alvares
2.   Shay Balsekar
3.   Ciaran Bradbury-Hickey
4.   Merlin Brouwer
5.   Gabriel Collins
6.   Thomas Delgado-Little
7.   Alex Gula
8.   Matthew Jansen
9.   Timothy Lee
10. Isaac London
11. Alessandro MacKinnon-Botti 
12. Matthew Madine
13. Michael Menezes
14. Alex Montoro
15. Jakub Niedermaier-Reed
16. Cassius O'Connell-White
17. Matthew Rangel-Alvares
18. Bertie Smart
19. Camden Stewart
20. Rocco Tesei
21. Sam Wiggin
22. Lucas Wood

Artistic Director - Robert Prizeman
Flute - Candice Hamel
Keyboards - Joshua Madine
Percussion - Jonathan Ormston

Tom singing "Ave Maria" ~ photo by Official Libera
 
 
Libera during the final applause!! :D






The song list is amazing! This may be the best song list that includes Christmas carols ever! First, the audience got to hear Voca Me. But add to that Wexford Carol, Carol of the Bells, Ave Maria, Wayfaring Stranger, Amazing Grace, Song of Life, and How Shall I Sing That Majesty. Now as if that isn't over-the-top spectacular enough, they ended with What a Wonderful World!!! Whaaaat?!!  I think I'm going to faint. Seriously. Some songs were replaced or moved around compared to the program, (but I'll notate that) so that makes it the same song list as at last month's London concert but in a slightly different order.

Robert Prizeman stood down on the main floor at a music stand at the center. There were 9 other musicians besides the 3 listed above, so I am assuming they were hired in Russia as Libera usually does.

Song List - 

1.   Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
2.   Joy to the World
3.   What Child is This
4.   The Prayer
5.   Sanctus
6.   Voca Me
7.   Wexford Carol (replaced Still, Still, Still)
8.   Carol of the Bells
9.   Ave Maria - solo by Tom DL who was top-of-form!
10. How Shall I Sing That Majesty

~Interval~

11. Conditor Alme Siderum
12. Angels We Have Heard On High
13. Away In a Manger
14. Wayfaring Stranger
15. Amazing Grace
16. Gaudete
17. Song of Life
18. How Great Thou Art
19. Silent Night
20. In Dulci Jubilo

Encore - What a Wonderful World


There were very long applause after each song with many in the audience yelling "Bravo!" After the last song, the applause and yelling were so long and loud, that Robert Prizeman had to motion to the audience to quiet down a bit so they could sing "What a Wonderful World" for the encore! Yay, for Russian fans!!! It sounds like they LOVE Libera!!! :D

The concert program is printed in Russian Cyrillic and English!

Concert program cover

Concert program song list part 1

Concert program song list part 2

Concert program explaining Libera



If you would like to see more fans photos (especially if you can read Russian Cyrillic) you can join 
1. The Russian fan forum vk.com/liberafans
2. Russian blogger George's site Chori ANGeLORUM

George should have his concert review written by tomorrow.  

Stay tuned for Patrick's full review of the concert! We need to let him fly home first. :D

Libera leaving the concert hall.

Congratulations on such a great concert, boys! :D
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Official Libera Photos from Moscow

January 22, 2015, 9:55 pm
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Libera has posted some pictures from their concert trip to Moscow, Russia. They're excellent! I am so thrilled for the boys that they had a chance to visit a place that many people never get to visit in a lifetime. It may have been cold in Moscow, but it sure is beautiful even in the winter. 

This is my favorite picture! The boys standing in front of the world-famous
St. Basil's Cathedral with a gorgeous blue sky above them. :D

So cool!

Alex Gula playing in the snow! How fun is this?!

My second favorite! I want to know the back-story to this picture! How on earth
did Cassius get this Soviet army hat and flask?! Did he buy them at some cool store?

In front of the Bolshoi Theatre

Another great group shot with Moscow in the background

Libera in concert in Moscow

Singing "The Prayer" with Isaac soloing

Beautiful Moscow metro station. Sam's face though. hehe

They have fun wherever they go! :D
 
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Fan Video from Moscow Concert

January 24, 2015, 2:41 pm
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This is a video taken by Patrick after the Moscow concert. It is of Libera leaving the concert hall. It's a bit dark, but I like it because it shows some of the boys running to the bus. Yes, they have enough energy after performing a full concert to run to the bus! :D  Could Matthew Madine be any nicer and friendlier?! And some of them are so cute carrying their robe on their head. At the end you can hear Eleanor Lewis coming over to Patrick and speaking to him in French. Thank you for sharing your video, Patrick!
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New "Libera In America" DVD Premiering on US PBS Stations

January 27, 2015, 10:41 am
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Great news! There are several areas of the US that will get to see Libera's "Angels Sing - Libera In America" DVD soon! So far, 3 areas will see it before the DVD is released for sale. To buy the DVD or CD, click here. Here's which PBS TV stations have posted that they are showing it so far - 

San Francisco KQED            February 28, 7:00 a.m.

Washington DC WETA         February 28, 6:30 p.m.

San Antonio KLRN               March 1, 6:30 p.m.

Chicago WTTW                    March 11, 7:30 p.m.
                                                 March 14, 7:00 p.m.

Kentucky KET                      March 11, 1:00 p.m.


I'll update the list as other airings become available.

One interesting note, according to the TV listing for Chicago WTTW, "Libera's 2013 program, Angels Sing, Christmas in Ireland, was one of the most watched Christmas shows on PBS during its December run." That's great news!



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"Joyful, Joyful" Video Posted by PBS

January 29, 2015, 3:15 pm
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PBS has posted a promotional video for Libera's new DVD "Angels Sing - Libera In America." It's to let people know to check their local PBS listings to see if it is showing in their area.

The video, narrated by Cassius O'Connell-White, shows fun scenes from their Washington DC trip, but there's a bonus! It has the full video of "Joyful, Joyful!" Enjoy this great preview and pre-order your DVD now! Information is on the right side of this page. --->

A few screen capture pics from the video -     


 
















 
Yay for close-ups of Tom when he's singing high notes! :)
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"Wonderful World" Music Video Released February 6!

January 31, 2015, 4:00 pm
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Libera posted that it's music video for "Wonderful World" will be released on YouTube on February 6! It will also be available for download from iTunes on February 6. Watch for it! :D


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We Are Libera on Twitter

January 31, 2015, 10:01 pm
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Libera posted on Twitter that they will be using the hashtag #wearelibera with postings of "mayhem and mischief from the boys themselves." These postings will also show up on Libera's Facebook page. Make sure you follow Libera on FB and Twitter. See the links on the right side of Mini-Angels screen ------>

Here are the first cute pictures. Who are these 3 teeny tiny boys? They must be mini mini boys! So cute!!!!

because we're happeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.... #wearelibera

miniboy in a washing machine #wearelibera


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Preview of "How Can I Keep From Singing" - Buy It Now!

January 31, 2015, 10:02 pm
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Libera's new DVD and CD "Angels Sing - Libera In America" are due to be released in just 30 days! While we wait, iTunes has the song "How Can I Keep From Singing" available for sale!!

iTunes also posted a preview of the song! It is 1 minute 30 seconds long! You can hear Isaac London's beautiful solo at the beginning. He also solos at the end of the song, but you can't hear that on this preview. And yes, this IS a live recording from the Washington DC concert. Just amazing!

Go to this link - iTunes - and for song #2, go to the right side and click on "View in iTunes." You have to have the iTunes application to buy it and hear it. 

Remember, the "How Can I Keep From Singing" video will be available February 6, 2015! :D
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Libera Interview on Russian Television

February 1, 2015, 10:01 pm
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Three Libera boys, Isaac London, Cassius O'Connell-White, and Ciaran Bradbury-Hickey, were interviewed on the Russian TV show "Canon." Thank you to Anton and the Russian fan page for uploading the video which you (hopefully) can view here. 

This is a transcript of the interview. Thank you to Anton for sending this to me and helping with the translation. Remember this is an English translation of a Russian translation of the boys speaking in English which I cannot hear because the translator is speaking over them. But you get the idea. lol

Reporter: Hello, dear viewers. On today's TV program "Canon," I want to sincerely congratulate all of you on our anniversary. Exactly ten years ago we began broadcasting on television channel "Union." I wish many good years to all my colleagues and to you, our dear viewer. Today for the fifth Moscow Christmas Festival of Sacred Music, I introduce to you an amazing group, angelic singing which erases all linguistic, cultural, and political barriers. Our guest in the London boys choir, Libera.
Hello, boys. How are you? We're glad to see you.

Boys: Good, fine, yeah great.

Reporter: What is your name?

Boys: Isaac, I'm Cassius, and I'm Ciaran.

Reporter: It's your first time in Russia. What are your impressions of our country? Is there anything that you got to see?

Cassius: We did see a few places when we were coming into our hotel. It is very different from London, especially the architecture, and we really like it. 

Reporter: 2014 was the UK-Russia Year of Culture. Did you go to any concerts with Russian performers or hear any Russian choirs?

Isaac: I did not go to concerts, but yes, I heard that this was the year of culture, the year of Russian culture. I knew about it.

Reporter: How long have you been singing in the choir, and who introduced you to Libera? How did you hear about the existence of this group?

Cassius: We all come from different area schools, and we all get together to sing, and after that it's more of a social thing and it's fun. 

Libera - "Carol of the Bells" (featuring a very young Cassius at the end!) :D

Reporter:Your choir is known all over the world. Are there any other choirs like yours in England?

Isaac: Well, obviously there are other choirs, but we don't usually enter into competitions.

Reporter: So are you good English boys?

Cassius: Yeah (laughs)

Reporter: And tell me, how are your classes, and how often do you rehearse?

Cassius: Well, sometimes we have to move on stage when the lights are dim... and to not being able to see where you're going.

Reporter: And you learn in school?

Cassius: Yes, we are all like normal guys. We go to school, and we go on concert tours during the school holidays. For the rest, we work just like everyone else.

Reporter: And how do you manage to combine school and your rehearsals?

Ciaran: Our schedule is very dense. We have to rehearse almost every day of the week, and you have to run away from school at every possible moment to participate in a rehearsal.

Reporter: And you still have time for a normal childhood? Do you have any hobby?

Cassius: Yeah, we do. On the weekend we have church choir on Sunday, but on Saturday we can meet friends and play.

Libera - "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"

Reporter:You said that you sing in the church choir. What is more difficult: to sing at concerts or to sing at church services?

Isaac: Well, definitely through the concert because you have to remember positions and what song is next and what part to sing.

Reporter: Guys, you're holding a soft toy. Please tell us, is this a souvenir from Russia?

Cassius: This is Moose, and he is our choir mascot. He's been with us for too long, and he goes with us wherever we go. And he's the only moose who has traveled around the world.

Reporter: I noticed that in addition to what you smartly sing on stage there is constant movement. How long do you have to rehearse this?

Isaac: Well, I guess a half an hour total during the week if we do it for five minutes a day, we can all easily remember. If you practice it a few times then you remember it. We do it blindfolded also, and it helps us to remember our position on the stage. It forces us to rely on other senses, not the vision.

Cassius: And we do it blindfolded also, and that helps us. Isaac had in mind that we prepare at home 5 minutes a day. Usually when we practice on stage, it takes 4-5 days a week, and it takes more time.

Reporter: It sounds like marching in the army. In the future, you probably can work at Buckingham Palace and speak at military parades in front of the Queen. By the way, with regard to the future, what are your plans after you graduate from high school? What do you want to become?

Cassius: I change my mind every week, so one week it's an architect, then some of us want to stay with music. We have that passion still for music.

Libera - "Silent Night"

Reporter: And besides the fact that you sing, do you play any musical instruments?

Ciaran: Well, some of us actually play musical instruments, but our main tool is the voice. We sing every day of the week, and that is our main task.

Cassius: I play the piano.

Isaac: I play the trumpet.

Ciaran: I play the trombone. (Those last 2 were translated backwards, but I think I typed it correctly.)

Reporter: You were on the same stage with world-famous artists. Could you please share your impressions. What is a brilliant performance that you remember?

Cassius: Most recently we performed with Paul McCartney on his Destiny soundtrack. It was pretty amazing.

Isaac: We went to America, and we sung with all these artists like Meatloaf and Miley Cyrus.

Reporter: In general, England is known for its rock performers. You said Paul McCartney, The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Deep Purple, Pink Floyd, and what kind of music to listen to modern British teenagers?

Cassius: There's lots and lots of different ones. 

Ciaran: We listen to a lot of classical music, but we also like to listen to pop music and dub step. I really like dub step.

Isaac: Mainly cause my dad's into The Rolling Stones, I like music from the 70's.

Reporter: Each person has ideas about the other people. For example, many foreigners think that it is very cold in Russia and that there are bears on the street. When you return home, what impressions will you share with your friends and family?

Cassius: It's cold, but I have to admit that the architecture is absolutely amazing. There are no words.

Ciaran: It's cold but not as cold as I thought it would be. It's a little colder than in England. And of course the audience. The audience welcomed us very warmly.

Reporter: Tell me, do you really travel a lot, different than people in different countries around the world? As you take the audience?

Cassius: Some are quite lively, some are more restrained. They clap their hands and thank us, but not as loudly. But Russia, Russia is just amazing. We have never had such a reception as here.

Reporter: I know that professional singers have taboos on certain products. They do not drink cold water, they do not eat seeds or nuts or chocolate before the performance. Do you observe a diet?

Isaac: Yes.

Cassius: Yeah, usually before a concert no chocolate or it'll muck up your voice. That's fine with us.

Isaac: Actually before this concert we had some chocolate chips.

Cassius: I didn't.

Libera - "Ave Maria"

Reporter: Tell me, what would you like to pass on, to say to your peers in our country, the boys and girls? What would you wish for?

Cassius: Thank you so much for having us here. It's been a great experience  Being here, we didn't know what to expect. It's a great experience.

Reporter: They were soloists in the London boys choir, Libera. Guys, we wish you good health, vivid impressions of Russia, success, and will always wait for you in our country.

3 boys: Thank you, bye! (In Russian)
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US Spring 2015 Tour Posters

February 2, 2015, 4:12 pm
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Libera just uploaded their posters for the USA Spring 2015 Tour. If you want PDF versions, go to Libera's Events page to copy them. 

You can also copy and print out these photo versions. If you live in any of these cities, please feel free to print out the poster and hang it up in your local coffee shop, school, library, grocery store bulletin board, etc. You can also e-mail the poster to local churches, schools, choirs, and music teachers. Please share with anyone you think would enjoy Libera's music in a live concert setting. You know how amazing that can be! :D

Boston

Washington DC

San Antonio

St. Charles (Chicago)

Atlanta



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Libera's New "What a Wonderful World" Music Video

February 6, 2015, 9:54 pm
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Today is the day! Libera uploaded their new music video for "What a Wonderful World." You can see pictures and read about the making of the video here. It's a beautiful song with an equally beautiful solo by Isaac London. The setting is sad because the boys are acting out what it was like to be child laborers in 19th century England. At the end of the video it says, "Remembering the tragic victims of child labour in the past, and the many still suffering today." Thank you, Libera, for this touching song and video.

Even though the full album isn't out until March 3, you can buy this new song on iTunes now!

UK -  
USA -  
Japan-

Here are some pictures of the boys in their costumes from that day of filming - 


Isaac did an amazin job on the solo for this song

Shay

Sam

Matthew

Tim

Camden

Gabriel

Michael

Ciaran

Alex

Rocco

Alessandro

Lucas

Merlin

Moose
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Hear "Libera In America" Song Previews On iTunes

February 12, 2015, 11:09 am
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CD/DVD Cover

 
Beautiful Back Cover!


Libera's new CD and DVD, "Angel Voices - Libera In America," are due out in just a few weeks. We have already seen videos of "Wonderful World" and "Joyful, Joyful." You can now hear a 90 second preview of each song on iTunes here. Click on "View in iTunes" and then click on the number of each song to play it or click on "Preview All" at the bottom. You need iTunes installed on your computer to play them. 

Order your CD, DVD, or Blu-ray now!Or order it on iTunes! :D


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DVD "Be Still My Soul" Preview Video

February 20, 2015, 6:25 pm
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Just 10 more days until Libera's new DVD/CD "Libera In America" is released! Warner Classics posted a video preview of Libera's "Be Still My Soul" today. The cinematography is so beautiful. You can see each boy as the camera moves. The harmony parts are amazing on this song. The acoustics in the basilica lets you hear their parts so well. The only bad thing about this video is that it stops right before Tom starts to sing his high part. Wait til you hear it! Order your copy here. 10 more days!!! :D






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Libera of the US 2015 Fund-Raiser

February 21, 2015, 9:47 pm
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First, congratulations to Libera of the US for receiving 501c3 public charity status from the IRS. That means that donations to Libera of the US may be tax deductible on your US tax return retroactive to January 1, 2013. Please check with your tax preparer for guidance.

Libera is gearing up for a big year of touring in America. You can help support the boys on tour in several ways, big and small, by donating to Libera of the US. Just go to Libera.org/donate to donate through PayPal or credit card or by mailing a check.



         $8.00    Donate one boy's lunch
       $18.00    Donate one boy's dinner
     $240.00   Donate lunch for the boys
     $540.00   Donate dinner for the boys
       $35.00    Donate water for the boys
     $150.00    Donate one hotel room
  $2,250.00   Donate lodging for the boys
     $500.00   Donate a night at the movies
     $200.00   Donate a domestic flight
     $800.00   Donate an international flight
$12,500.00   Sponsor a concert


You can also donate frequent flier miles. Just write into Libera.org in the Contact Us section.

After the tour you will receive a thank-you letter signed by one of the boys or signed by all of the boys if you donate a larger amount. Thank you to the many fans who have already donated to support Libera! :D
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Libera's Behind-the-Scenes Video

February 23, 2015, 5:54 pm
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Just 1 more week until Libera's new DVD/CD are released! To get us even more excited about it, Libera has posted its "Behind-the-Scenes" video which is on the DVD!

There are so many cute moments on it. You can see them touring Washington DC, having fun getting ready for the concert, doing their sound check (where Isaac hits a high A, Matthew Madine sings that solo we've always wanted to hear, Lucas hits a high B-flat, and Sam sings a scale), and filming the concert. You'll also hear excerpts from many songs including the amazing climax of "Voca Me!!!!" Just brilliant! :D


Lucas - "Gel is being put onto my hair... Wow, now my hair smells very nice."

Shay - "He's clinging on to me."
Alex - "Exactly!"
Shay - "He likes clinging on to people."

I don't know what Isaac is saying, but it's hilariously funny anyway!

Making their own fun while waiting

Filming

Cassius demonstrates. Ben - "We put on our coats backwards, 
so we don't get Orange Squash down our lovely, white robes."

Kavana - We're drinking." (Gives the look.) "Catch you later."
Ahahaha!

Gabe in his cute, quiet voice - "Before our concert we have some quiet time to save our voices."
  Proving once again that everything sounds better with a British accent. :D

Camden - "I'm feeling a bit nervous, because there's going to be 9 filming cameras."
Rocco - I'm feeling quite nervous, but I'm excited, too."

Eoghan with that smile the girls all love. :)

Filming

After the concert, Alessandro - "Lovely!!"
Timothy - "It was good!"

Ben, Eoghan, & Matthew J. I love seeing the big kids take care of the little kids.

Ben & Alessandro shopping for Libera items.

Sam walking in Washington DC.

Kuba is the shy, quiet one. lol

Marc having fun on the bus.

Eoghan making Michael "swim."

Shay dancing while waiting for the Metro.
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Preview of Libera's "The Prayer" Video

February 25, 2015, 9:43 am
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Libera posted a message to their fans today - 

"A massive thank you to everyone who has preordered the CD and/or DVD in some shape or form. We can't wait for you to hear/see it. As a small token of our gratitude - here is a preview of 'Prayer' from our forthcoming album. We hope you like it."

Yes, we like it! In fact we love it! This song takes so much vocal control to sing, and Isaac's voice is so perfect and beautiful! We hear only one verse, and it just leaves you wanting more. But take heart fans. Just 5 more days until the CD/DVD are released! :D
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Libera's New "Wayfaring Stranger" Video

March 10, 2015, 10:24 am
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If you haven't ordered your DVD or CD of "Libera In America" yet, here's your #1 reason to go do that right now! Libera just posted the video of "Wayfaring Stranger" which is on the new DVD/CD. It's the most beautiful song ever! And Sam Wiggin's solo is so wonderful! Links to order your DVD or CD are here.
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Libera's New "The Prayer" Video

March 16, 2015, 8:16 am
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Do you have your DVD yet? If not, this will keep you very happy until it arrives. Libera just posted the full video of "The Prayer" from off of their new DVD, "Angels Sing, Libera In America." Now you can watch and listen over and over again. Be happy! :D
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Boston Concert

April 1, 2015, 4:53 pm
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Libera arriving at Wilbur Theatre. It looks windy! ~ photo by Patrick

Photo by Patrick

Photo by Patrick

Libera on the sign of Wilbur Theatre ~ photo by Hoi


Today's the day! Libera's 1st concert of their Spring 2015 Tour was in Boston, Massachusetts! The fans are already getting their seats! It's so exciting to see what boys have traveled to the United States and what songs they are singing!

There were 24 boys at the concert, and 6 of them are newbies - Benedict, Adam, James, Taichi, Mark, and Joseph!!! Welcome to America, boys! Lucas is listed on the program but was not present at the concert. Hope he is OK. Jakub (Kuba), Matthew RA, and Bertie sang in the Moscow concert in January but are not on this tour.

Next to the boys' names I wrote out what they said on the concert program underneath their pictures. Their comments are so cute and sweet and funny and really show each boy's personality. I see a theme of fun, food, warm weather, excitement at their first time away from family, and missing their pets. The 26th member pictured has been in the choir the longest! :D

1.   Marc Alvares - Really looking forward to the roller coasters that I hope we'll go on!
2.   Shay Balsekar - I'm happy to see the American sunshine
3.   Ciaran Bradbury-Hickey - Looking forward to the tasty pretzels
4.   Merlin Brouwer - I'm going to enjoy singing in the wonderful places
5.   Benedict Bywater* - Excited for my first trip away
6.   Gabriel Collins - Thinking of my cat Crackers
7.   Thomas Delgado-Little - I'm really going to enjoy the singing and the free time with my friends
8.   Alex Gula - I'm going to enjoy performing again in America
9.   Adam Izghouti* - I'm interested in the experience of two weeks away from home
10. Matthew Jansen - I will like doing new harmony parts since my voice is lower
11. Timothy Lee - I am happy to be in America again
12. Isaac London - I can't wait to perform in front of the friendly audiences
13. Alessandro MacKinnon-Botti - I love doing the concerts and activities with my friends
14. Matthew Madine - Thinking of my family when I perform
15. James Menezes* - I'm excited to see what America is like for my first tour
16. Michael Menezes - I'm looking forward to playing some basketball with some Americans!
17. Alex Montoro - I can't wait to see all the different places
18. Cassius O'Connell-White - There's nothing like a good American BUFFET!
19. Taichi Shinokubo* - I'm so excited to go to America away from my family, who I'll miss
20. Camden Stewart - Can't wait to play in the playgrounds that are better than at home
21. Rocco Tesei - America will be very much fun!
22. Mark Ustynovych-Repa* - Thinking of my dog Pickles when I perform
23. Joseph Walshe* - Really going to miss my cat and dog but happy to try my first time away
24. Sam Wiggin - I wish my family could be here with us
25. Lucas Wood - I'm getting ready for the water parks - I hope!
26. Moose - I'll be watching

*newbie


Musical Director - Robert Prizeman
Assistant Musical Directors - Sam Coates & Steven Geraghty
Flute/Whistle - Candice Hamel
Percussion - Jonathan Ormston
Keyboard - Joshua Madine & Steven Geraghty
Sound Mixing & Production - Sam Coates
Lighting - Luke Avery
Stage Management - Jonathan Barrington & Simon Lewis 
Stage Direction - Steven Geraghty
Tour Coordination & Chaperone - Barbara Geraghty & Eleanor Lewis
Tour Coordination Assistant - Vanda Winakor
Tour Manager - John Rexroad
Libera Management - John Rexroad & Steven Philipp
Production Coordinator - Andrew Winter
Web Developer - Nicholas Centanni
US Press, Promotion, & Marketing - Mason Munoz
Libera's Booking Agent - Patriot Artists Agency
Photography - Brenda Ladd, Andrew Winter, Luke Avery


Stage ~ photo by Patrick

Front seating is at tables! Do they get to eat and drink 
during concert also? ~ photo by Patrick

Robert Prizeman's seat ~ photo by Patrick

Audience ~ photo by Patrick

Audience ~ photo by Patrick



The song list was fabulous. Patrick's descriptions are listed next to each song. 

1.   Joyful, Joyful -
2.   Sanctus - long harmonies by Tom and Merlin, final "Sanctus" by Merlin
Speech - Cassius & Taichi, Cassius said that Benedict is the youngest at 8 years old, Matthew J is the oldest at 14 years old. (Wow! I remember his first concert!)  Taichi introduced himself as a new kid and that this is the first concert tour abroad for he, Ben, Adam, Mark, and Joe. Taichi seems to be a born speaker. He was quite confident and relaxed as if speaking to a large crowd was the most natural thing in the world. He seemed very pleased to be there. Great job, Taichi! Can't wait to meet you!
3.   Amazing Grace - solo by Ciaran
4.   Voca Me - high notes by Alex M while standing at the center back, last "Voca Me" sung by Ciaran
5.   The Prayer - solo by Isaac while kneeling at the front of the stage
Speech - Ciaran & Alessandro about London and their robes they wear
6.   How Can I Keep From Singing - 6 boys (Ciaran, Alessandro, Merlin, Matthew M, Alex M, Isaac) sang first verse, then the whole choir joined in, then the 6 sang the ending.
7.   Lullaby - (not listed on program) solo by Camden at center stage with Sam & Alessandro singing harmony on middle verse, entire song sung by just the 3. Alessandro patted Camden on the back when the song was done to say "good job." Congratulations to Camden on an excellent first solo!
8.   Salva Me - high notes by Alex M
9.   Morning Has Broken - solo by Tom alone in the center
Speech - Gabriel and Alex G about learning their music, parts, stage positions
10. Danny Boy - (not listed on program) What a great surprise for Boston! A cappella solo by Isaac while kneeling at front of stage, joined then by Alessandro & Sam, then by Alex M, Ciaran & Camden. Long applause for this one! I heard there were some tears in the audience. :*)
11. Exultate - solo by Tom

Interval

12. Always With You - solo by Gabriel. Congratulations to Gabriel on a great solo also!
13. Orinoco Flow - I'm very excited that this song is in the program!
14. How Great Thou Art - solo by Alessandro. Great job!
15. Going Home - solo by Isaac, high notes by Tom
16. O For the Wings of a Dove - (not listed on program) solo by Tom alone!
Speech - Ciaran introducing boys whose families are from other parts of the world. Each spoke in that other language - Alex G. (Polish), Sam (French), Isaac (Gaelic), Alex M (Italian), Taichi (Japanese).
17. Song of Life - solo by Isaac, high notes by Tom
18. Wayfaring Stranger - solo by Alessandro
19. Wonderful World - solo by Isaac, another perfect and touching performance
Speech - Taichi thanked the audience for coming and made a joke. The audience laughed. :D
20. How Shall I Sing That Majesty - solo by Alessandro

Encore - America the Beautiful - 4 soloists one after the other, Alessandro, Isaac, Tom, Ciaran


Boys during sound check before the concert ~ photo by Libera

The boys taking a well-deserved bow after the concert ~ photo by Patrick

For the Meet & Greet, the table was set up in front of the stage! :D

 
The order of the boys left to right: Isaac, James, Benedict, Alessandro, Shay, Marc A,
Joseph, Taichi, Cassius, Merlin, Camden, Alex M, Mark UR, Sam, Gabriel,
Tom, Michael, Timothy, Rocco, Matthew M, Alex G, Matthew J, Ciaran, Adam





The line for the Meet & Greet was very long! :D


Going through the Meet & Greet line ~ next 11 photos by Hoi











Marc A, Joseph, Taichi, & Cassius having fun ~ photo by Patrick

It's so nice to see the boys like Cassius who used to be the little ones
now acting as the "older brothers" to the new little ones like Joseph & Taichi! :*)

After the Meet and Greet, the boys stood on the chairs and stepped up onto the stage. lol Great job on a great concert, boys!


Concert program ~ photo by Patrick

Great picture of Robert Prizeman in upper left corner! :D






Next stop is San Antonio, Texas! Yee-haw! :D
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