New album ILMATAR press:
"...if you believe in goddesses here on earth, you'll bow down to the four singers of Värttinä." (Stereo Review)

“The sheer harmonic flexibility of the four lead singers is the essence; long sweeps of quarter-tones and extreme chromatic passages, interspersed with melodies of dramatic simplicity.”…”music that defies analysis and is best listened to with evenly suspended attention, as if to an orchestra or choir.” (Songlines)

“A stunning tour de force, its breathtaking female vocals soar atop an ever-changing six-piece instrumental backdrop“ (CMJ)

“…one of the group’s most innovative, refreshing releases to date.” (Billboard)

“With their Ilmatar album, Värttinä  delivers the most magnificent accomplishment in their career so far. Ilmatar is a gorgeous album” (Salon Seudun Sanomat)

 “It's not surprising that Värttinä is still brilliant. In fact, they're now more brilliant than ever and Ilmatar might be their best album to date.” ***** (Rytmi)

“Choral harmonies, tense rhythms and lots of seductive space make for an enthralling listening experience.” (World Music Charts Europe)

“Ilmatar is music for real freaks…”  “…a bewildering experience…” “…the vocals are better and more personal than ever.” (Karjalainen)

"The vocal parts are brilliant, as well as the male musicians' contribution. Ilmatar is demanding but
easily accessible. A mighty feat.” (Lira Magazine)

“.. have exhausted all the adjectives possible in order to describe the magnificence of the vocal pastiches they are able to produce…incredible disc of great emotional intensity. “ (Recensioni 2000)

“World Music Album of the Month”  (FIP Radio France)