With their latest work, Trio Mediæval demonstrates a remarkable reorientation. After three successful albums – "Words of the Angel," "Soir, Said She," and "Stella Maris" – which combined medieval sacred music with contemporary compositions, the singers now explore their Scandinavian origins. As Paul Griffiths describes, they offer a precise yet passionate and captivating interpretation of Norwegian folk songs. Percussionist Birger Mistereggen, an expert on the rare Norwegian folk drum tradition, joins them on several tracks. This recording will transcend genre boundaries and appeal to a wide audience. The sources explored by Trio Mediæval have also inspired numerous Nordic jazz improvisers.
