I have to say that I was unreasonably excited to learn about a new CD from Bryn Terfel called Songs of the Sea.  I’ve seen Bryn in recital and, besides being a fantastic singer, he’s a big personality and very good when he steps away from classic art song rep and especially when he sings in Welsh.  There were also some interesting collaborators on the disk; Simon Keenleyside, Calan, Sting and Fisherman’s Friends for example.  Plus there were some interesting language choices.  Besides English and Welsh there are songs in Breton and Norn. Continue reading →