Libera - Introducing the album Forever

‘Forever’ is the first album recording without Libera’s founder, Robert Prizeman, at the helm. The Libera sound was conceived by Robert and was first truly realised in recorded form in 1999. Since then, the sound and repertoire have evolved as the group has gained popularity with audiences across the globe. In the early days the music was mainly based on Robert’s compositions, taking influence from ancient plainchant and the great choral repertoire, as well as contemporary production and instrumentation. The boys’ voices, however, have always been front and centre. Where to start with this record then? Robert left a couple of unfinished pieces, which provided the starting point for this album. Other tracks look back at Libera’s past, some are covers with a Libera spin, but, most excitingly, some are new compositions by members of the Libera family who grew up singing for and making music with Robert. The team working on this record is testament to the strength of Robert’s rich musical legacy. However, his legacy is more than just the music he gave us; Libera is a family, which is managed and guided by a small team of generous volunteers. Without them, along with the support of families, schools, churches, and friends, we would not be able to sustain Robert’s vision to bring this unique music to listeners around the world, whilst providing the singers with the very best musical training and experiences. It is the work of all these people, but even more so, the commitment, musicianship and good nature of the singers that gives us great hope that the future of Libera is in safe hands. Sam Coates 2023 Track Listing: 1 ​Beati Quorum​​​ - Rauol Neumann 2​ God Only Knows​​ (Beach Boys cover) - Brian Wilson 3​ Far Away​​​ - Takatsugu Muramatsu 4​ Ave Verum​​​ - Albinoni (Adagio in G minor) 5​ The Lighthouse​​ - Josh Madine 6​ O Beata​​​ - Robert Prizeman 7​ Anima Christi​​​ - Marco Frisina 8​ Come My Way - Robert Prizeman 9​ At Sea​​​​ - Josh Madine 10 ​Sing For Ever​​​ - Robert Prizeman 11​ Be Still My Soul​​ - Sibelius (Finlandia) 12​ A Grateful Heart​​ - Mary Plumstead 13​ Love Shine a Light​​ (Kimberley and the Waves cover) - Kimberley Rew Album Details: International Release date: 23 June 2023 USA Release date: 7 July 2023 Catalogue No: IHCD91 Format: CD digipack & Digital Label: Libera Music / Invisible Hands Music Number of tracks: 13