The Curious Bards

There are no less than seven songs on this disc, and they are sung in the original Norwegian and Swedish by the Greek mezzo-soprano Ilektra Platiopoulou. She obviously has a marvellous aptitude for language, since her very clear enunciation sounds totally idiomatic – and some Scandinavian vowels are very difficult for non-native speakers. 

Throughout the programme there is a wealth of beautiful melodies and fascinating rhythms, played with technical acuity and sensitivity. It is not only Scandinavians who should be interested in this issue – and don’t forget to read the liner notes!