CEBU, Philippines - Libera, the chart-topping boys choir from London who is known all around the world for their angelic voices and beautiful renditions of classical songs, is coming back to Cebu this month.
Their albums have topped both mainstream and classical charts in many countries, and their recordings hold their place in top-tens alongside major artists like Bocelli. If you have never heard the unique, heavenly sound of Libera, then prepare yourself for something very special indeed.
As part of the first year anniversary celebration of the canonization of the Visayan martyr St. Pedro Calungsod, Libera’s Cebu concert, in partnership with Arts Council Cebu and the British Alumni Association, will happen on October 3, 8 p.m. at the Chapel of San Pedro Calungsod located in SM Seaside Complex, South Road Properties.
The boys who make up the South London-based vocal band have been described as “normal†and “ordinary.†However, as their recordings and performances demonstrate, the music they produce is anything but.
Familiar to audiences across the world, the boys have a stunningly original sound, which is at once both ancient and modern. Their distinctive flowing white robes symbolize the traditional origins of their style - yet their music reaches across the generations to a new mainstream audience.
Enchanting audiences wherever they go, they have attracted an enthusiastic fan base in many countries, particularly the US, UK, Japan, the Philippines and South Korea. During their last tour in the Philippines, Libera topped the main album charts and sung to the major concert halls in Manila and Cebu crammed full with excitable fans.
Libera mixes the traditional chants with contemporary instrumentation and arrangement. Hence, songs like ‘Salva me’ and ‘Libera’ reflect the shapes and mood of the old plainchant whilst combining it with new lyrics and harmonies.
Last 2009 and 2011, the boys from London impressed the Filipino audience by giving a moving performance of “Bayan Ko†which was so beautiful that the crowd obligingly gave them 10 rounds of applause during the song. For this concert, Libera will include another heart-stopping performance of the crowd favorite “Bayan Ko,†songs from their entrancing repertoire such as Orinoco Flow, Angel From On High, Sanctus, and your favorite Christmas songs such as Carol Of The Bells, Silent Night, Joy To The World, In Dulci Jubilo, and Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas to herald in the festive season that Filipinos love so much.
For ticket inquiries, contact Arts Council Cebu at (63-32) 233-0452 or (+63 917) 328 7917 or inquire online at artscouncilcebu@ymail.com or artscouncilcebu@gmail.com. For online ticket sales, go to www.ticketworld.com.ph. (FREEMAN)