Libera’s distinctive sound has captivated audiences around the world. Rooted in the English choral tradition, their music blends classical, sacred and contemporary influences into soaring melodies and ethereal harmonies. Their recordings have achieved success in both classical and mainstream charts, introducing millions of listeners to music that is uplifting and deeply moving.
The boys who make up Libera are aged 7 to 16 and come from a wide range of backgrounds and schools across South London. In many ways, they are entirely ordinary: they enjoy sport, spend time with friends and lead busy school lives. Yet when they sing together, they create something extraordinary—a sound of remarkable purity.
Performing in their signature flowing white robes, often in magnificent cathedrals and historic churches, Libera brings soaring voices and breathtaking architecture together. Their concerts and recordings have built a devoted international following, particularly in the UK, the US, Japan and South East Asia, sharing a distinctive musical experience with audiences across the globe.
Blending classical, sacred and contemporary influences into a musical style that is instantly recognisable, Libera has built a devoted international following, particularly in the United Kingdom, the United States, Japan and across South East Asia. Performing in their signature flowing white robes, often within the inspiring setting of magnificent cathedrals and historic churches, Libera creates an unforgettable concert experience where soaring voices and breathtaking architecture come together in perfect harmony.
Highlights
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Performed during the climactic Vigil of World Youth Day 2016 in Kraków, Poland, before Pope Francis and a congregation of more than 1.2 million pilgrims.
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Sang at the Papal Mass during Pope Benedict XVI’s first visit to the United States, performing before 60,000 people at New York’s Yankee Stadium.
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Featured guest artists at the Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, D.C., in tribute to Brian Wilson, broadcast on CBS television.
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Appeared at the Starkey Hearing Foundation Awards, performing before an audience that included President Bill Clinton.
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Recorded concert DVDs for PBS Television in the Netherlands, Ireland and the United States, including the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.
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Appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and in UK television programmes including Songs of Praise and Sunday Morning Live.
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Performed extensively in many of Britain’s finest cathedrals and abbeys, including Westminster Abbey, Westminster Cathedral, Southwark Cathedral, Winchester Cathedral, Lincoln Cathedral, Ely Cathedral and Guildford Cathedral.
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Performed at many of Japan’s leading concert venues, including Bunkamura Orchard Hall, Line Cube Shibuya, Orix Theater, Osaka Festival Hall and Kobe Kokusai Hall, together with appearances at Universal Studios Japan.
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Undertaken concert tours across North America, Europe and Asia, including the United States, Canada, Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, China, Indonesia, Malta and Ireland.
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Continued to perform internationally to sold-out audiences, building one of the world’s largest followings for any boys’ vocal group.