Angel Voices

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 more

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: May-25-2008; 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, re-recorded with the current ensemble of voices. If you're brand new to Libera, start right here: this...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Apr-29-2008; libera is awesome; Any of Libera's cd's is well worth the money for anyone who likes boys' choirs. They are exceptional, both on cd and in concert. The only drawback for those of us who collect their music is the duplication of songs among cd's. If you...; read full review | report as inappropriate

4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Mar-15-2008; music for the spirit; A testament to the beauty that exists in this world. Disciplined and well-constructed collection of good music. Recommended.; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Feb-20-2008; Simply Beautiful; A truly wonderful piece of music, this was the first of their albums that I purchased and it had me coming back for more, I now have all their work and recommend any of their music to those who would enjoy an uplifting and quite...; read full review | report as inappropriate

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: May-25-2008; 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, re-recorded with the current ensemble of voices. If you're brand new to Libera, start right here: this...; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Nov-05-2007; New agey; Nice boys choir, the kids are quite talented. Pleasant music. Nobody really stands out. I'll still take Jean Baptiste Maunier and "The Chorus"--greater variety of works (especially if you catch one of the European recordings of the...; read full review | report as inappropriate

2/5: From: Amazon; Posted: May-21-2007; Censoring of Be Still My Soul; On the fifth track, Be Still My Soul, the arrangers reworked the original lyrics of Katharina A. von Schlegel and taken the third verse:Be still, my soul: when dearest friends depart, And all is darkened in the vale of tears,Then shalt...; read full review | report as inappropriate