Amazon.co.uk allows you to pay for your items in your local currency. Restrictions apply. Learn More. |
Frequently Bought Together
Product details
|
Listen to Samples and Buy MP3s
Songs from this album are available to purchase as MP3s. Click on "Buy MP3" or
view the MP3 Album.
|
Product Description
Amazon.co.uk Review
Luminosa is the follow-up to London boys' vocal group Libera's popular 1999 eponymous debut. That album made the pop charts and found the group--they prefer to be called a real boy band rather than a choir--on television with Lesley Garrett. Of the 12 new tracks, half are arrangements of familiar classical melodies. Saint-Saëns' Carnival of the Animals is represented by a mysterious reinterpretation of "Aquarium", rather than "The Swan" suggested by the cover. Of the remaining pieces one is an arrangement of the traditional "Gaudete", and five are new compositions by Libera's director, Robert Prizeman. His "Silencium", a setting of Walter de la Mare's "All That's Past", has the haunting calm of Enya, while "Sabat" carries the boys' voices to the top of their range to ghostly effect. Drawing on the entire classical tradition, from the plainsong of "Veni Sancte" to a decidedly incongruous remake of Beethoven's Symphony No.7, Prizeman weaves a New Age tapestry from beautiful young voices and polished production techniques. Classical purists will be aghast at Handel and Debussy sharing space with digital sound sculpting, which leaves Luminosa free to find a home as easily accessible, superior background music. --Gary S Dalkin
Suggested Tags from Similar Products(What's this?)Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product)
|
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
As one who has only recently discovered Libera by seeing the 'Vespera' video on Classic FM TV, I visited their website, more through curiosity than anything else. After hearing some of the audio clips and seeing their videos, I felt I had to purchase the 'Luminosa' CD. I can honestly say that the music on that disc is the most moving and emotional I have ever heard. I defy anyone to listen to it and still have dry eyes at the end! The sheer beauty of the music and the complexity of the harmonies - particularly when one remembers that the boys are all aged 7 to 14 - takes you on an emotional journey that has to be experienced.
Truly Magnficent!
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I saw this choir several years ago on a tv programme I loved the music I bought the first CD LIBERA and played it so often I had to buy a second copy so my husband could have a copy to.We have waited in anticapation for another cd to be released.After waiting patiently we found LUMINOSA was it going to be as good as the first cd? was it ever, Its lovely, the Ave Maria is sung from a childs soul, I would recomend this cd to any LIBERA fans or any one who loves tradition and modern mixed. Im not very good with words nor am I a music critic but if you have a love of choirs singing christian music this is the cd for you.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Whilst not quite as breathtaking as Libera, this is still a must-have for all Libera fans. New soloists make a pleasant change - especially Steven Geraghty and Ben Crawley. However the overall "Libera" sound doesn't change which makes it gloriously beautiful.
Would you like to see more reviews about this item?
Were these reviews helpful?
Let us know
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Luminosa
Being a great Liberafan this CD is a must have. Its very beautiful. Its amazing to hear that the sound of Libera does not changes over all these years!
Published 2 months ago by Libera2011
Perfect!
Lacrymosa from Libera's Luminosa was used in Benjamin Button's trailer (along with the original Aquarium (by Saint-Saëns).
Eerie vocals and great conducting. Read more
Eerie vocals and great conducting. Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2009 by M. Triantafyllides
Supurb arrangements & compelling voices
Luminosa--as a recording--is not just a nice CD to purchase, but it is a monumental feat in the "marriage" of fine choral arrangements with hand-chosen voices of enchanting... Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2003 by Capt. Jesse Carnes
Astonishingly, breathtaking sound
I have just found this cd in the classical section of a record store,not knowing much about this boys choir I tried it and was completly blown away by thier voices and the... Read more
Published on 17 Dec 2002
A sublime recording that transports the soul and mind.
On first hearing this CD I was reminded of Adiemus, LLoyd Webber's Requiem and Enigma. This is a beautiful mix of classical and the oft abused 'new age' - a blend that is totally... Read more
Published on 31 Dec 2001
Beatutifully Pieced!
These young gentlemen have a beautifully blended sound and fantastic balance in their voices. From a choirist's aspect, I wish my choir was able to have the vowel sounds that these... Read more
Published on 25 Oct 2001 by fab_hottie@yahoo.com
Customer Discussions
|
This product's forum
Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
|
Related forums
|
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Listmania!
Look for similar items by subject
Feedback
- Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
