South Korea Tour 2016

[john45]

A Libera chaperone.

[alcesalcesobservator]

A Libera chaperone.

Okay, thanks.

[Yorkie]

According to Twitter they dropped 'nearer My God' from the set list in Icheon and Alex M sang with Alessandro on 'Wayfaring Stranger' - hopefully just a head cold

[john45]

Waiting for the bullet train from Daejeon to Incheon airport and looking back on the tour which was very successful in all respects. Great performances by Libera. Impressive venues. Very well attended by appreciative audiences. Well organised.
There isn’t much more to say about the specifics as it was exactly the same program as in the Philippines – with the replacement of “Bayan Ko” by the unofficial Korean national anthem “Arirang” as encore. “Nearer my God” was not bumped by “Usahay” (as in Manila) but was dropped from the last two concerts, I think because of voice problems which I hope are only temporary. This exquisite a capella piece demands perfection. There were a few variations in solo performances with Gabe doing the “salves” in the last concert (and done beautifully I should add). Alex M joined Alessandro for “Wayfaring Stranger” in the 3rd and 4th concerts and Lucas and Ciaran joined Merlin for “Stay with Me” in the last. Henry C-H delivered the speech usually done by Ben B (absent from this tour) with great confidence and clarity. Korean heart sign delivered by Alex G and Leo at the end of the concert was a big hit with the audience.
One singer (who shall remain nameless) forgot his white shoes in London and performed all the concerts in his stocking feet - which was probably a Libera “first”.
Thanks to all for yet another wonderful series of concerts.
Next stop Romsey. Don't miss it.

[fan_de_LoK]

Thanks John
A little correction: Alex M joined Alessandro on Wayfaring Stranger and sung with him on Libera for the 3rd concert.
On the 4th it was Lucas that joined Alessandro on both these songs

[alcesalcesobservator]

One singer (who shall remain nameless) forgot his white shoes in London and performed all the concerts in his stocking feet - which was probably a Libera “first”.

Oh my! Such details are bread and butter for those of us unable to attend.

[Surpinto]

Thanks John for the details From everything I have read it sounds like the tour was a big success.

[alcesalcesobservator]

Libera Japan posted links to Libera's TV performances--including a shortened version of Arirang, and a funny singing contest!

[alcesalcesobservator]

Libera Official has posted a new set of pictures from Korea:

Best group picture ever:

Ciaran being angelic:

Okay, who is missing shoes here? Of feet visible, think it's the boy holding Moose.

[fan_de_LoK]

Okay, who is missing shoes here? Of feet visible, think it's the boy holding Moose.

Watch my video of their arrival for the signature session at the Daejeon concert.
You will be surprise to see how many of them have dropped the shoes to be relax during the signatures



(it's an HD video up to 4K size, so you can zoom deeply in it if you go to Youtube, or download it and play it on your computer).

[Surpinto]

Very nice photos and videos! Thank you for sharing. Here are two more posted today at Facebook or Twitter from the tour by Libera.




Oh and I've modified the group photo for those who are interested in knowing the names of the current choristers (Libera Passion's members page is much more comprehensive of course).

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[Surpinto]

Several new photos to Facebook/Twitter from the Korea tour.

[alcesalcesobservator]

As always, it looks like the boys had a great time. One of these days, what with all the football and jungle-gyming going on, somebody is going to unexpectedly come on stage in a cast. Actually, I'm surprised it hasn't happened by now.

[alcesalcesobservator]

Yet a few more pictures from the Korea tour:

[john45]

Actually, I'm surprised it hasn't happened by now.

It has. Tom D-L in 2014.