Rosa Fragorapti plays ancient lyre on Nolan's 'Odyssey' soundtrack

Greek musicologist and performer Rosa Fragorapti from Thessaloniki, a specialist in ancient Greek music, recorded on a seven‑string lyre—an instrument mythically invented by Hermes and given to Apollo—for the soundtrack of the upcoming film Odyssey, slated for release in 2026. The film, directed by Christopher Nolan, features a score co‑composed by Oscar‑winning composer Ludwig Göransson. Fragorapti’s sessions took place at Real World Studios near Bath in the United Kingdom, where she described the project as a “huge and extremely pleasant surprise.” Her contribution brings a rare authentic ancient Greek sound to a major Hollywood production, highlighting Greece’s cultural heritage on a global cinematic platform.