This is going to be a short review it for no other reason than the program is an exact replica of the Ely concert – as we had predicted and as would make the most logical sense for them. The setlist was the same and the soloists were the same from what I can see from those who attended in Ely (which I did not). So if there were any changes from one concert to the other I invite those who know to please correct me on any points.
With that disclaimer being put forward, I will comment specifically about what I noticed and my own highlights. Firstly, I would be remiss if I were not to mention Joseph and his increasingly confident role as a soloist and as a high noter. He's really taken on a leading role on many songs and high notes. In my conversations with other fans he did even better in this concert than in Ely. While I can't speak to that myself, I can confidently say that where I noticed him the most in an unexpected way was on "Sacris Solemnis": there he, Ben his brother, and Oskar H did the higher parts. I remember hearing the song in concert before but I don't recall those higher notes being as prominent. A very nice job! It wasn't that the song changed in any significant way but the emphasis with the higher notes was noticeable and was noticed by other fans as well. I liked it!
Also, and as can be seen from the Ely reviews, he had multiple major solos; but where he really stood out to me personally was "Sea Bird" and "The Lark's Last Song" in no small part because these were new songs to me as they have only debuted in Ely up until now and have not been on a recording.
"Sea Bird" had the most interesting stage movements for me in that as the song proceeded the boys formed sort of wings that spread out until the end of the song in which they were a perfectly spread out in line as if they were a bird taking flight. Since I had been either remiss or forgetful about the stage movement from previous reviews, I found it quite striking and very appropriate to the piece. Finally, and although I liked "Sea Bird" perfectly fine, I really preferred Joseph's solo on "Lark's Last Song" not for any specific reason but simply because it's somehow stuck in my head now
Turning to another soloist, Morgan sang incredibly well and had a lot of solos also. I found him absolutely a perfect choice for all the songs he was soloing on, but in particular "Angele Dei" which is a song I really enjoy and that he was able to do such a phenomenal job on it with amazing confidence and with a very precise and bell-like tonality; speaking volumes of his abilities. His tone differs quite markedly from the version on the "Hope" album by Alex Montoro, Morgan's tone being a bit sweeter and a bit more pure in a sense. I like Morgan's version better actually. "I am the Day" is also to be noted and commended as he does the whispers and the solo parts on that too.
Funny enough, and speaking of Alex, I saw his brother (Matthias) before the concert began while on a guided tour inside the cathedral. He was helping with the tech crew....so I was really surprised when I saw him singing on stage. I'm not sure if they're currently short of lower voices or what the story is with that but both he and Koji were on stage singing – though I believe only Matthias was on crew.
Turning back to the music, "O Beata" is a song I love and it was sung beautifully by Cameron and Mitchel, with Mitchell now in support with his lower voice. As this is Cameron's first solo I found his voice to be very pleasant and I hope to hear more from him before he has his own voice change.
Another highlight for me was another new song "One Small Voice" sung by Julian. He sang it well and with confidence! But the song itself is also very sweet.
Finally, I must mention a song that I personally don't really like! I have never particularly cared for RP's "Ave Maria". It just simply doesn't appeal to me and sometimes if it comes up in a playlist on my phone I'll skip past it. I won't go so far as to say that my mind has been changed about a song I've known for a really long time (because it hasn't
) but I was greatly impressed by its performance. Lewis stepped up to the plate on this one and delivered a really good and confident rendition. You can tell that his voice is beginning to break but this actually added to the performance of the song because there were some lower range elements in his performance that I found enhanced the song in a surprising way. It's difficult for me to describe but I just think that he nailed the piece because his still treble voice was somehow more rounded out because of the lower element I'm describing.
With all of that said, the choir sounded really good and other than a few microphone feedback issues during one particular song the audio was quite good as well.
Libera, this is why your concerts are the best. Just when I think the concert had only just begun it's already over
and time goes by in the blink of an eye as the audience is pulled in for amazing music. I can't say that I have this experience often at other concerts.
Looking forward to Lincoln!
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. I've never experienced anything like it in my entire life as I don't have insomnia whatsoever, so the only reason I can think of is some kind of 2nd round of jet lag as I slept perfectly fine the night before the show and seemed to have acclimated enough to UK time. 
I was even rather tired last night but my body just wouldn't fall asleep, and I wish I could say it was the excitement of the concert but that wasn't it. Needless to say I was in no condition to join the scenic bus tour through Wales that I had planned. 
Maybe a bout of sympathy insomnia, for my also sleepless night? 