Angel Voices

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There's very little to say about this recording of ethereally beautifully singing by the 24 young English lads who make up the group Libera. Enormously popular in Asia, the group is part of a parish choir in South London that has been around for many years, with of course, changes in personnel as voices change. There are a couple of pieces here by well-known composers--Pachelbel, Sibelius, Holst, Dvorak--but to their music have been added words and, of course, it's all been "arranged." Texts, translations from Latin, and arrangements as well as original music are by Robert Prizeman, the choir's director, and some of the numbers are accompanied by quiet synthesizers, organ, and/or drums. There is something new-age about this project and some might find the effect syrupy, while others might long for the "real" thing, that is, boys with this talent singing some Renaissance or later music that is not designed simply as balm for the ears. But for what it is--a perfectly pitched choir with some outstanding solo work as well, singing easy-to-listen to short numbers--this is just lovely.--Robert Levine

Disc 1:

1. Far Away
2. Sanctus (Based on Canon by Pachelbel)
3. Ave Maria
4. Going Home - Radio Edit (Based on the Largo from the Symphony No. 9 'Fr
5. Be Still My Soul
6. Salva Me
7. I Vow to Thee, My Country
8. Voca Me
9. Always with You
10. We Are the Lost
11. I Am the Day
12. Recordare
13. Abide with Me
14. Silent Night
15. Going Home (Based on the Largo from the Symphony No. 9 'From the New Wo

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Customer Reviews

Rating: - Excellent CD
Love this CD and it came very quickly.It is used and in perfect shape.Thank YOU.
Rating: - Libera angel voices review
This CD is a must buy for fans of Libera. It has my favorites "Sanctus" and "I Thou to the my Country."
Rating: - Amazing
This is the most talented and amazing group of young men I have heard in a long time. I love the fact that members come and go, grow and change, and the sound of the group never gets old. The title Angel Voices truly says it all.
Rating: - Libera CD - Angel Voices
The voices of these boys are so beautiful.I first heard them sing when I went to New York to see the Pope... they performed there.I love the CD and those voices are just magnificent!
Rating: - Immaculate (as usual)
The studio disc "Angel Voices" represents a well-crafted cross-section of Libera's work across the majority of its 24 year history; a "greatest hits" disc. If you're brand new to Libera, start right here: this disc has the majority of their most well-known work from performances and albums past. For old hands, there are some new cuts sure to become part of Libera's lasting repertoire. This album's track list is NOT the same as that for the live recording made at Leiden: Angel Voices: Libera In Concert ... Read More