Harpist Giovanna Pessi has previously been heard on ECM recordings with Christian Wallumr d and with Rolf Lislevand. This is her debut ECM recording as leader. She introduces a unique project of old and new songs in which 17th century pieces by Henry Purcell are interspersed with 20th century ballads of Leonard Cohen and Nick Drake and 21st century songs of Norwegian star Susanna Wallumrod. All the songs are rendered timeless by the 'early music' instrumentation and Susanna Wallumr d's pure, understated vocal style. Wallumr d is perhaps better knownas the sublime vocalist for Norwegian group, Susanna and the Magical Orchestra. The album's mixture of both centuriesold and contemporary sounds means this will appeal to far more than just classical music fans. Susannah's recognition as an indiesongstress darling in Europe will also see this gaining a foothold within the indie/folk milieu, as evidenced by her choice of covers.