Libera

I fell in love with this recording. These young voices soar, bringing hope and joy. From the opening of Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee to the last chords of How Shall I Sing that Majesty I thoroughly enjoyed it. I have a feeling my favorites will vary by my mood, but I've tried to list some below.

How Can I Keep from Singing is one of my favorite songs and Libera does it justice. Morning Has Broken was one of my early voice recital performances; the song has a special place in my heart and this was beautiful. America the Beautiful was gorgeous. Wayfaring Stranger starts and ends with a beautiful solo, but the choral part is amazing. The Prayer always brings tears to my eyes as does Rest in Peace (a song I think I need more frequently as I lose friends and family over time). I love the soaring melodies of How Great Thou Art.

If you like choral music, you should buy this and add Libera to your watch list. If you enjoy religious music, you will probably enjoy this CD.… (mehr)

Sometimes in the quest for unique Christmas music, I forget the beauty of songs as originally sung. This is a CD that brings the simplicity of the melody and the pre-existing complexity of the harmonies back to the foreground.

Many of the early songs took into account the acoustics of the cathedral in which they were meant to be sung. This live performance in Armagh Cathedral creates the sounds the venue was supposed to create and it is lovely. Combined with the purity of the boys' treble voices and this recording becomes sublime.

As always, there are my favorites on this CD. These are the wonderful opening carol Joy to the World, Sanctus, Gaudete, and Still, Still, Still.

I think if you enjoy Christmas music, you'd like this recording.… (mehr)