Preview of Libera DVD "Angels Sing - Christmas In Ireland"

Aaahhh! It's beautiful! Libera just released a preview of their new DVD "Angels Sing - Christmas In Ireland!" There's behind the scenes parts, too! And could they be any cuter?!!! Love them dancing around with their hoods up! So funny!

It starts with Ciaran, Cassius, Michael and little Gabe telling us that they're in Armagh to film a Christmas concert... but it's the middle of summer!

We get to see parts of the songs that they sang in the concert. Everything looks so pretty! Then we see scenes from their visits to other countries.

I love how Tom gets his hair fluffed up with hair gel and says, "Does my hair look normal?" lol.

Then we hear the very end of Danny Boy with Isaac. Wait til you hear his solo on the first verse! That's reason right there to buy the DVD!

Back to wise little Gabe who is what, 8 years old? He acts very grown up. Probably from having 2 older brothers. He says, "Being filmed does make me nervous. Once you get used to it, and you've done like 1 or 2, then you start like, 'Aw, this is going to be easy.'" Soooo cute!!!!!

But here comes my favorite line so far... from Alessandro! "I'm not very nervous. It's just exciting. A bit scared, because it's going to be burned on a DVD for the rest of my life." Yep! And seen by millions around the world. (don't forget, it's on PBS in the US) No worries, Alessandro! You did a great job! :D

Then we see Cassius again with his hair a bit messed up probably from the microphones that go through their hair to their forehead. "The experience is amazing, cause most like 12-year-olds, or 8-year-olds even, don't do this kind of thing." He always says it just right!

It looks like it's going to be a beautiful DVD! Can't wait to get it! You can order it here. Watch for it on your local PBS station, too! It should air in most places Thanksgiving weekend. Love you, Libera! :D

London, UK Concert 2013!

UPDATED: October 1 & 10, 2013

Premium tickets are SOLD OUT! Congrats, Libera!

It's official! Libera is having their 4th annual concert in London! This one is called Libera: A Christmas Concert. Tickets go on sale Thursday, October 10, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. London time. Get your tickets quickly! This one is very popular! :D

Thursday, November 28, 2013, 7:30 p.m., doors open 6:45 p.m.
St. George's Catholic Cathedral
Lambeth Road, Southwark, London, UK

Tickets - available on Ticketsource here.

Prices - £35.00 - Premium Seating - SOLD OUT
             £20.00 - General Seating Full Price
             £15.00 - General Seating OAPs & full-time students

Angels Sing - Christmas In Ireland DVD & CD Available in the Philippines!

Great news for the Philippines! Libera's "Angels Sing - Christmas In Ireland" DVD & CD will be available in the Philippines starting October 27, 2013 at Astroplus Stores. The CD is PHP650. The DVD is PHP850. Get them before they're sold out!

Philippines Tour Posters 2013

Updated September 29, October 8, 2013

 

The new poster says the new Angels Sing - Christmas In Ireland CD will be "On Sale During Concert"! :D

 

 

A new Christmasy concert poster!

The boys are sitting in the shape of a Christmas tree! :D

 

 

Libera has tour posters for the Manila and Cebu concerts. The title at the top is "Asia's Best Loved Boys' Choir." They sure are!! :D

New Libera "Angels Sing - Christmas In Ireland" DVD & CD Now Available

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UPDATED  - September 28, October 1 & 4, 2013

Awesome news! You can now pre-order Libera's new Christmas DVD and/or CD on Amazon UK and Amazon.com! This is the DVD that was filmed in Armagh, Northern Ireland on August 9. The tracts are the same on the DVD and CD except for the 2 documentary extras on the DVD, but I definitely want those, don't you?! I'm ordering mine now! But remember to be watching for it first in the Philippines and on USA Public Broadcasting Stations! :D

The links below will give Libera a commission on your Amazon purchase.

Amazon UK - release date November 4, 2013

        DVD - £13.99
        CD - £13.99

Amazon US - release date November 5, 2013

        DVD - $22.49 
        CD - $19.01

Amazon Japan - release date November 5, 2013

        DVD - ¥2,398
        CD  -  ¥1,844 

The Amazon description is really nice. "This Christmas, boy choir super-group Libera bring their angelic voices and inspiring music to the holiday season with a new CD and DVD: Angels Sing - Christmas in Ireland. The program features beloved carols old and new, sacred and secular, joyful and tender - all recorded live in the radiant ambiance of St Patrick's Cathedral in Armagh, Ireland. This inspiring concert features favorites such as 'Carol of the Bells,' 'Joy to the World,' 'Silent Night,' 'Danny Boy' and more, and the DVD also contains behind-the-scenes documentary extras. Six of the tracks are previously unreleased, and the remaining songs all feature brand-new arrangements made especially for this recording."

Song List: 

 

1. Joy To the World 

2. God Rest You Merry Gentlemen 

3. The Wexford Carol (Carul Loch Garman)

4. In Dulci Jubilo 

5. Angels We Have Heard On High 

6. Sanctus 

7. Danny Boy 

8. Carol of the Bells 

9. O Holy Night 

10. Still, Still, Still 

11. Gaudete 

12. Away In a Manger
13. Silent Night 

14. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Extra Features:
1. Once In Royal David's City
2. Exultate
3. What Child Is This
4. Libera in Armagh - Behind the Scenes
5. Libera on Christmas

 

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Libera's Philippine Tour 2013 Info

There have been several articles written about Libera's upcoming tour of the Philippines. You can read a few of them here and here.  They tell us some of the song list for the concerts!

1. Bayan Ko - Filipinos are going to be very happy! :D
2. Orinoco Flow
3. Angels From On High
4. Sanctus
5. Carol of the Bells
6. Silent Night
7. Joy To the World
8. In Dulci Jubilo
9. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

A percentage of the proceeds of the Manila concert will go to 3 causes -

1. Children's Hour - Libera made donations to them in 2011 also
2. The Baa Foundation for Disadvantaged Children
3. Victims of Typhoon Maring

The British Embassy in Manila is including Libera in its 5-month-long "This Is Great Britain" festival!

Libera's Cebu concert is part of the first year anniversary celebration of the canonization of the Visayan martyr St. Pedro Calungsod.

Libera on TV Songs of Praise "The Big Sing"

Exciting news! Libera participated in the filming of 2 Songs of Praise specials at Royal Albert Hall tonight! The hosts were Bill Turnbull and Aled Jones. Some of the star performers were Susan Boyle, Hayley Westenra, Andrea Begley, Michael Ball, Russell Watson, Jonathan & Charlotte, and Friar Allessandro plus The Big Sing orchestra and an audience of 5,000 singing along!

One SOP special for UK's Top Ten Hymns will air on Sunday, October 27. It includes the songs "Abide With Me" and "How Great Thou Art."

The other special for UK's Top Ten Carols will air on Sunday, December 22. It includes the songs "O Little Town of Bethlehem" sung by Hayley Westenra and "O Holy Night."

 

Rehearsal pictures from fan John

We do know from these rehearsal pictures that Libera got to sing with Susan Boyle! Hope someone records these shows so we can all watch! 

 

Susan Boyle with Lucas, Kuba, Michael U-R & Anthony

 

Susan Boyle and Libera

Congratulations, Libera! :D