Ekathimerini iconEkathimeriniJul 18, 2026

How an Ancient Greek lyre became the voice of Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’

Greek musician and musicologist Rosa Fragorapti never expected a mysterious London recording invitation to lead her to Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey." Her ancient Greek lyre would become one of the defining sounds of the film's score.

How an Ancient Greek lyre became the voice of Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’

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Greek musician and musicologist Rosa Fragorapti never expected a mysterious London recording invitation to lead her to Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey." Her ancient Greek lyre would become one of the defining sounds of the film's score.

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