USA summer 2014

[PaulWSpaceRockDodger]

Thanks for the confirmation. It is great to see this new energy being put into fund-raising for Libera. Perhaps Libera fans in other countries will be inspired to organise similar fund-raising efforts to supplement what is being done in the UK and USA.

[maartendas]

AAH the wait is finally over!
Good things come to those who wait, it is said and this is proven true. A new live CD and DVD, whoohoo

Okay, party mode aside, I'm sad I can't be at the concert but that's a minor point.
All I can really do is look forward to the finished product, and hearing about the reports after the show

Ever since I first heard him solo in concert I have hoped there would be a recording of Matthew Jansen's solo voice but I wonder if we're still on time...
ETA -- whoa, totally forgot about his solo on Gaudete on the Christmas live DVD. Sorry Matthew!!

And there are so many other things to wonder and hope for... Since I am no longer regularly checking on here I am a bit out of touch with the Libera world so I wonder how many new faces there will be and what we can expect.

[chris17]

In case anyone missed it, Libera posted a video, in which Sam, Alessandro, and Alex Gula introduce the moose (or "mooses" ) that are available for people who support the Washington DC concert. Still waiting for mine to get here.

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[JimmyRiddle]

They all left together on this one, previously Ben did a runner leaving Ciaran and Alessandro to hold fort - all in good humour

Noticed a recent spike in ticket allocation - and maybe to do with the Basilica posting a notice on their facebook page - probably shifted a few amongst their 71,000 following.

So far over 1,100 tickets have been allocated and according to the seating plan the maximum capacity is 1,468 - so they appear to already have a pretty decent turnout for the filming. I'm presuming that all 180 reserved seating at the front will be taken up.

[TullyBascombe]

I'm saddened that there's no weekend concert. Attending this concert would mean losing 2 days work.

[JimmyRiddle]

Libera being very fan friendly with their latest tweet
"Sightseeing in Washington. If you see us out and about tweet your pics"

...early indication of the concert attendees - looks like Sam L will add further to his already 'oldest libera member to perform in white-robe' title...always a good sign when you see a strong back-line for the lower voices, just wraps up the harmonies in a comfort blanket.

P.S. they could have over 1,700 bums on seats for the concert, would be an American record (taking into account the obvious that tickets were free, still need to fill them). Oh and some seats at the front are becoming available again, so you'll have to be quick to snap these up!

[mbbrose]

P.S. they could have over 1,700 bums on seats for the concert, would be an American record (taking into account the obvious that tickets were free, still need to fill them). Oh and some seats at the front are becoming available again, so you'll have to be quick to snap these up!

Ah! Thank you for posting about more seats opening up! Thanks to you I was able to get a much closer seat

[Yorkie]

Ah! Thank you for posting about more seats opening up! Thanks to you I was able to get a much closer seat

Lucky you - if you live near by are you intending to go to the rehearsal on Wednesday as well? You should if you get the chance, doors open at 7pm.

[mbbrose]

Yes! Luckily I do live close enough to make that. I'll be coming from about an hour south. I think now I will just plan to stay in the area tomorrow night and hang around until the concert.

[Yorkie]

They will probably swear you to silence as to anything that happens at the rehearsal (song list, etc) but we will expect a full write up on Thursday

[JimmyRiddle]

Ah! Thank you for posting about more seats opening up! Thanks to you I was able to get a much closer seat

Well done, glad you got a seat near the front. They didn't last for long! Only ones right at the very back available and a few restricted view seating still left. Looking forward to hearing the reviews.

[mbbrose]

I'm sitting in the basillica after running into the boys downstairs. They were having something to eat prior to the rehearsal. This venue is very open and people are free to meander around.

As of now I've got a very close seat for the rehearsal and am watching all of the preparations and logistics unfold. I can even hear RP talking things over with the director! I will be very glad to do a write up this evening as well as tomorrow. This is unbelievable!!!

[mbbrose]

The rehearsal tonight began at 7:30. It got off to a slow start due to some technical issues. This caused the rehearsal to run past 10pm! By the end the boys were really sleepy but held up well. Although I did notice one boy had to leave the stage and was looking unwell. (I'd rather not say who just to be considerate.)

As I said previously, the venue was open well before the concert. People were walking around in the basilica while lighting and sound was getting set up. There were a fair amount of instrumentalists. One side of the stage had strings and the other had winds, percussion and keyboards. Josh was there playing keyboard and piano.

There are A LOT of boys on this tour, which is great! Big back row.

Since it's late, I will give concert order then do a part 2 tomorrow...I'll have a lot of downtime.

Joyful joyful
How Can I Keep From Singing
Be Still My Soul (nice surprise with this one )
Morning Has Broken
America The Beautiful
Wayfaring Stranger
Wonderful World
Amazing Grace
The Prayer

Interval

I Vow To Thee My Country
Ave Maria
How Great Thou Art
Rest In Peace
Sanctus
Song of Life
How Shall I Sing That Majesty
Voca Me

[JimmyRiddle]

Thanks for sharing those thoughts mbbrose - much appreciated for those who cannot be there.

There does appear to be a much more open & relaxed feeling to this concert, probably because PBS are taking care of the staging and technicalities it allows Libera to fully concentrate on the music alone.

Some great pictures of the lighting have been released, I'll include a few here (credits are under each pic)...


Official Libera - Twitter


Patrick's Twitter - lots more updates posted on his timeline worth checking


Lauren's Twitter - goes without saying, another timeline worth following!


Yuki's Facebook


Warner Classics USA - Twitter


Jeroen Jans This is a dutch company responsible for the lighting


PMTV - According to their facebook page this is the company providing HD Mobile Production Facilities- steady cams, jibs & operators for this amazing PBS concert.

[Horticult2000]

Thanks Jimmy for reposting these pictures. As one of those that do not have Twitter I enjoy this. You mentioned Jeroen Jans, you realise he is also the one who did the lighting for the Leiden concert. Probably has contacts with PBS.