Un hermoso recuerdo en honor del Sr. Robert Prizeman quien merecidamente hoy descansa en paz en el Jardín Celestial al amparo de la bondad y misericordia del Señor, nuestro Padre Común. Su figura, su labor y sus creaciones siempre están en la memoria colectiva de Libera, porque grande fue su obra en vida y a su legado adherimos con especial cariño, disfrutando a diario del canto coral, de la música bajo su dirección y de sus bellas composiciones. Que nuestra oración al Padre llegue al Cielo con mucho amor y cariño, como bello recuerdo en su memoria.

Like many, I, too, have been touched by Mr Prizeman and Libera.
Having long had an affection for music, a Scouting friend of mine introduced me to Libera in 2015.
The first video I remember seeing was, “Going Home” with Josh, Ben and Tom soloing.
In late 2018, I thought, “Wouldn’t it be great to be able to attend a live concert? And hear the boys live?”.
Our God is an amazing God!
Next thing I knew, my mom and I were sitting in st.Paul’s cathedral in st.Paul, Minnesota, enjoying our first ever, and last, Libera concert together.
Three months later, mom was diagnosed with terminal cancer – in October 2019.
At some point after that, I bought a Libera DVD and, on one evening, mom and I watched that DVD. Towards the end, I thought she had drifted off to sleep when, suddenly, she blurted out, “PLAY IT AGAIN!”.
Startled, I asked her, “You want to hear it again?”. “Yes!”, she said.
So, we watched Libera’s concert at the Basilica in Washington DC twice that night.
She loved you!
In those last months of mom’s life, and after, you – Mr Prizeman and the boys – helped ease the pain and bring comfort to both mom and myself with your beautiful and inspiring music.
I can NEVER thank you enough.
I can NEVER stop thinking about how God placed you in our life at the right time.
I can NEVER stop thinking how ironic it was the first song I remember listening to was, “Going Home”.
I can NEVER forget the beauty, the peace, the inspiration, the angelic voices of the boys and Mr Prizeman’s love and passion for his music and all he did and accomplished.
Recently, a relative posted a message on her FB. She was anticipating a challenging few weeks ahead and looking for music suggestions. Without hesitation, I recommended Libera and more specifically Libera’s, “Deep Peace” in which I have found totally peaceful and relaxing.
When I learned the Lord took Mr Prizeman home, as He had done for my mom the year before, like many, I, too, was devastated.
And, in the same way Libera was there for mom and I, I wanted to be there for all of you.
But, I wasn’t sure how, or what I could do.
Having been a long time Scout chaplain, the best I know is to keep you in my prayers and offer a blessing.
So, in this difficult time, may God bless all of you and grant all of you a sense of peace that surpasses all understanding.
May He bless your music, your ministry and your lives as you share Mr Prizeman’s music with the world – a world sorely in need of hope, light, peace and love.
May Mr Prizeman’s spirit and memory be felt in and through your music and may God’s light shine in and through you to all.
All of you are truly blessed.
Thank you for blessing all of us with your music for so many years.
You, and Mr Prizeman, have truly made a difference in many, many, lives.
Peace and blessings,
Doug

I also discovered Libera in 2010 and the first song I heard (on YouTube) was “Orinoco Flow.” I was hooked!

I found out Libera was to be in concert at the Cathedral Basilica in St. Louis in August 2010 a scant 5 days before the concert. There were tickets available and I purchased my first. I live about 2.5 hours west of St. Louis and so it was an easy drive. I’ve had the privilege to be present at 14 performances here in the U.S., including the 2011 and 2019 performances in St. Louis and the taping of the DVD in Washington, D.C. I decided that if Libera is to be here in the U.S., I will be there in the audience. I’ve been privileged to do just that.

All their concerts have been absolutely amazing, but my favorites were the 2011 St. Louis concert where I was privileged to hear Ralph Scan do lead on “Song of Life” and the 2014 filmed concert in the Basilica at Catholic University in Washington, D.C. The two best songs from that DVD, in my opinion, are “Joyful, Joyful” and “America the Beautiful.” I’ve always maintained that it takes a group of British Choir Boys to sing “America!”

Some of my favorite Libera songs are Song of Life; Joyful, Joyful; America the Beautiful;
Carol of the Bells; In Dulci Jubilo; Santa Will Find You–among others. So much of Libera’s music brings tears of joy to my eyes and a tremendous swell of emotion in my heart–it’s just magnificent.

So much of this is attributed to Mr. Prizeman, his musical genius, and all his hard work with the many boys who have comprised Libera over the years. How do we say thank you for all this? And for all the joy Mr. Prizeman and Libera have brought us?

I keep the entire Libera family in my prayers regularly and for God’s comfort for everyone as we mourn the loss of Mr. Prizeman. But I also look forward to seeing and hearing him (helping?) direct the heavenly choir someday when (I hope!) I make it to the heavenly realms.

Looking forward to the day Libera is able to travel back to the U.S. for another concert. God’s blessings to all!

After the passing of my wife 3 years ago I sought comfort in music and I found an old recording on youtube of Libera. It was going home with Josh, Ben and Tom as soloists. Hearing this and seeing the passion for life and music on those young faces I new my sweet Ineke was not gone. She was home now and shes waiting there. These boys saved me from severe depression. I had to know more about this group and became an absolute fan of Libera, the best boyschoir on the planet. I learned everthing about Libera, the boys, the people behind it and especially about Robert Prizeman. I’m so greatfull for the gift he has given the world.
My greatest wish was to thank him in person one day. Sadly he passed away. A great loss, not only for Libera and everyone connected to him but also for the millions of fans around the world.
But you know. As Josh, Ben and Tom and of course the whole group told me, Robert is home now. As an archangel watching over and protecting his angels.

Je viens de voir cette article, qui m’a fait plaisir de voir que l’on rendait hommage à Robert Prizeman, j’ai aussi découvert Libera en 2010, j’ai environ 25 concerts au compteur, le deux premiers à Tokyo au Bunkamura, puis ST Georges, Jersey, Guilford, Armah, Allemagne et bien d’autres, j’ai beaucoup voyagé grâce à Libera, je ne vivais que de préparation de concert à un autre, puis le cov19 est apparu, alors tout c’est écroulé, avec toutes les autres évènements, un jour je vois qu’il est arrivé un malheur, RP est décédé, j’en croyais pas mes yeux, était-ce possible, hélas oui, le nombre de concerts à fortement baissés, après tout ça, et peut être que je pourrais y retourner, maintenant de ma province en France c’est plus compliqué, vola RIP Robert.

I, along with many others have been deeply impacted by the music of Robert Prizeman and Libera, in its many iterations. ‘Meeting’ this music has been one of the great joys of my life, and if a day goes by I don’t listen to at least one or two pieces, I feel empty and longing. I never tire of listening, over and over. And Libera has such an amazing body of work, I’ll never run out of opportunities to sooth my soul with the Libera sound. And I’m certainly looking forward to Libera continuing to create extraordinary music, even as Robert has passed his baton to other equally qualified and capable musicians and composers. As the song “Once an Angel” so accurate describes, Robert’s influence shall never pass away. Once an Angel, Still an Angel.

I first learned of Libera when they were still known as the St. Philips Boy’s Choir. My first-ever album was the “Angel Voices” CD, which included their cover of Enya’s “Orinoco Flow” and “How Can I Keep From Singing?” Upon listening to the entirety of the CD, I was delighted with every single selection. It was neat to hear the newer generation of Libera sing “San Damiano” on the “Hope” CD. Maybe one day they will revisit “Adoramus Te” from the 1st “Angel Voices” CD. I was glad to see the latest albums have mostly all-new material. My prayer is that the Libera oversight body will hire someone with a deep understanding and respect for the sound and style the late Mr. Prizeman developed and maintained over the years. I was amazed at how the overall sound of the choir remained the same as generations of boys came and went. It would be great if an “old boy” like Stephen Geraghty, who plays keyboards for the group presently or Sam Coates, who has acted as a fill-in along with Stephen could get the position permanently. I mean what better director than a former member! Right?

A deeply heart-felt “Thank you!” to Mr. Prizeman and his family. I’m sure his immediate family put untold hours into supporting Libera.

After long discussions with libera I’m going to make a donation to the blood cancer charity in memory of Robert Prizeman on his birthday in 2023