Boychoir Phenomenon Libera Returns To U.S. For October And December Tours In Support Of Chart-Topping Christmas Album

NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- This fall, boychoir sensation LIBERA returns to the U.S. for two tours – October 25-November 2 and December 21-24 – in support of their smash hit 'ANGELS SING – CHRISTMAS IN IRELAND' album, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Classical Charts last year. 

One of the world's most accomplished and acclaimed boy choirs, the London-based group – with members aged 7 to 16 – flew to America last holiday season for a pair of major national TV appearances, including a stellar rendition of "Carol of the Bells" on NBC's The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (streaming at http://www.nbc.com/the-tonight-show/video/libera-carol-of-the-bells/n44539). They also offered a performance of "Joy To The World" on the Christmas morning edition of NBC's TODAY (streaming at http://www.today.com/video/today/53914976).

"ANGELS SING - CHRISTMAS IN IRELAND" – available both on CD and DVD – features remarkable new arrangements of 14 beloved carols, including six never previously recorded by the group, as well as the classic "Danny Boy," performed live in the iconic St Patrick's Cathedral in Armagh, Ireland. Conducted and directed by Robert Prizeman, the inspirational concert includes traditional favorites like "Joy to the World," "Silent Night," "Carol of the Bells," and many others, all featuring distinctive new arrangements exclusive to this collection. In addition to the CD's chart-topping success, the "ANGELS SING - CHRISTMAS IN IRELAND" concert special was an overwhelming success on PBS last year, receiving over 900 broadcasts on more than 360 Public Television stations nationwide.

Libera has topped charts around the globe with their vivid arrangements and innovative harmonies that stretch the full range of the boys' voices. Named after their signature performance based on the "Libera me" segment of the Requiem Mass, the group has been praised for its exceptional sound, a stirring approach combining elements of Gregorian chant, classical composers and contemporary pop and new age music. The boys who make up Libera come from remarkably diverse backgrounds, their voices coming together to form extraordinary music that is at once both ancient and modern.

Libera has already made a deep connection with US audiences via a number of concert tours, PBS specials like 2007's hugely popular "ANGEL VOICES: LIBERA IN CONCERT," and such high profile appearances as their memorable performance honoring The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson at the 30^th Annual Kennedy Center Honors and participation in a Papal Mass before a capacity congregation of 65,000 at New York's Yankee Stadium.  Recognized the world over for its trademark flowing white robes, the group has enchanted an ever-growing fan base, with fervent followings in the UK and the US as well as Japan, the Philippines, and South Korea.

For more information, please visit libera.org.uk and www.facebook.com/OfficialLibera. 

SOURCE Warner Classics