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SPIRIT
out 20th of March
The album Spirit is a collaboration with our long term partner and composer Anders Lauge Meldgaard, to be released through the Copenhagen-based experimental label År & Dag on March 20th, 2025.
about us
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about us 〰️
Halvcirkel is a Danish string trio founded in Copenhagen in 2015, consisting of violist Mika Persdotter, violinist Bettina Marie Ezaki and cellist Nicole Hogstrand.
In 2024, Halvcirkel signed with FatCat Records’ modern classical imprint 130701 to release their first album of entirely original compositions, titled 'Vida.' The album showcases the group’s creative evolution, incorporating techniques like col legno and pizzicato to craft sonic portraits of Nordic landscapes, evoking the wild beauty of Iceland, Sweden and Denmark. The compositions on 'Vida' echo the influence of key figures in modern classical and post-classical music such as Brian Eno, Craig Leon, Carl Nielsen, Arvo Pärt and Terry Riley.
Their philosophy is that a band is never separate from its surroundings but always part of something larger. Their sound is marked by the intricate interplay of their instruments, which blend seamlessly to create a dynamic musical dialogue driven by contrast, tension and resolution.
Halvcirkel’s body of work is as diverse as their artistic philosophy. They have reimagined works by composers such as Dmitri Shostakovich and Philip Glass, collaborated with artists across musical disciplines including Henrik Lindstrand, Signe Lykke, Hania Rani and undertaken special commissions like their collaboration with Denmark’s National Gallery in 2023. Their work with composer Anders Lauge Meldgaard on a reimagination of the Ancient Greek poet Sappho’s Fragment 94 reflects their interest in working across the whole spectrum of the arts.
With an expansive creative vision and a commitment to musical dialogue, Halvcirkel continues to push the boundaries of the string trio format. Their work reflects a contemporary take on classical music, balancing tradition with experimentation and inviting listeners into a world of rich textures and artistic exploration.
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”Halvcirkel interprets with a captivating glow that can only excite … It’s both disorienting and original, and as a whole just hammering elegant.” – Klaus Lyngaard in Weekendavisen (DK), October 2021 on Fragment 94, Halvcirkel
“…A new generation of classical artists question the cult of perfection that holds sway in the neck of the woods. Analogue records – softer, warmer, more human and more vulnerable are all part of the project. The Danish collective Halvcirkel is a physical manifestation of that concept.” – Andrew Mellor in The Gramophone, 2018 on Halvcirkel, Halvcirkel
”This performance is so stunning in it’s austerity, because they’re letting the resonance of the tones breathe – letting the tones be without doing a ton of shit. … You can hear how they’re listening in a very special way. There’s a give and take which feels like they’re improvising together. They are not executing a score, they’re giving the music” – Theresa Wong in The Wire Magazine, October 2021 on The Gift, Halvcirkel.
“What a happy surprise to hear the Danish string quartet, Halvcirkel, play The Gift. They have hit just the right mood and pacing and the last section ‘Mongolian Winds’ is exceptionally beautiful. These four imaginative women cast a spell in Echoes of Primordial Time.” – Terry Riley commenting on The Gift by Halvcirkel, 2019 on The Gift, Halvcirkel
“Sammen med strygekvartetten Halvcirkel, udvidet med kontrabas, giver Dekorum et sitrende liv til nogle af de mest interessante nedslag i Shaws oevre. De to ensembler rammer hver for sig og sammen akkurat den enkle klarhed, som gør at Shaws kompositioner virkelig kan skære sine længsler i hjertet.” – Jakob Gustav Winckler in Seismograf, 2022 on Yearning to breathe free, Halvcirkel and Dekorum Vocal Ensemble
“Verdensfrelserinderne” is a modern composition that I would frame in the classical-avant-garde space, in the area of minimalist chamber music. At the same time, the pastiche-hommage reconstruction of some pop-rockelements and the intervention on the classical composition make me place the project in the area of postmodern musical performance. The composition may be reminiscent of Steve Reich, may be reminiscent of Luciano Berio, of Schnittke’s strength, may be reminiscent of Uri Caine’s musical ideas , but it is undoubtedly an original, consistent work, one of the most powerful musical proposals in recent times.…The music performed by Halvcirkel embrace the lyrics performed by Nielsen, points out the drama of the performance, highlights the depth of the need/desire of community.“ – Lucian Maier in Agenda LiterNet, 2021 on Verdensfrelserindene by Madame Nielsen and Halvcirkel -
2023:
26/11 – VÆKST Festival Musikhuset København (DK)
22/11 – Kulturværftet Helsingør (DK)
12/11 – Lupino Live Stockholm (SE)
11/11 – Katakomberna Gothenburgh (SE)
07/11 – Musikforeningen UTZON Bagsværd (DK)
05/11 – Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, w/ Henrik Lindstrand (DE)
03/11 – Xenon Copenhagen (DK)
18/09 – Transart Festival Showgirl Bolzano (IT)
15/09 – Transart Festival Fondazione Antonio Dalle Nogare Bolzano (IT)
15/09 – Transart Festival Fondazione Antonio Dalle Nogare Bolzano (IT) 09/09 – Dexter Odense, w/ Henrik Lindstrand. (DK)
08/09 – Køge kirke Køge, w/ Henrik Lindstrand. (DK)
07/09 – Frederiksborg Slotskirke, w/ Henrik Lindstrand. Hillerød (DK)
02/09 – Drømmescenen, Fanø Vesterland (DK)01/09 – Pavillionen, w/ Henrik Lindstrand. Grenaa (DK)
31/08 – Gnisten Ry, w/ Henrik Lindstrand (DK)
30/08 – Rådhushallen Ringkøbing, w/ Henrik Lindstrand (DK)
25/08 – Kulturmødet Mors Mors, w/ Henrik Lindstrand (DK)
24/08 – Huset i Hasserisgade Aalborg, w/ Henrik Lindstrand (DK)
11/07 – Aarhus Jazz Festival: Radar Aarhus, (DK)
06/07 – Copenhagen Jazz Festival: Koncertkirken (DK)
05/07 – Sorø Klosterkirke Sorø (DK)
21/06 – Musikhuset København, w/ Anders Lauge Meldgaard (VÆKST residency program) (DK)
06/05 – Achtbrücken Festival, w/ Zola Mennenöh, Cologne (DE)
03/05 – Impakt, Cologne (DE)
02/05 – Eric Ericsonhallen, w/ Henrik Lindstrand, Stockholm (SE)
27/04 – Brorsons kirke, w/ Henrik Lindstrand, Copenhagen (DK)
22/04 – Danish National Broadcast, Go’morgen Danmark, w/ Henrik Lindstrand, Copenhagen (DK)
19/02 – Vinterjazz: Koncertkirken, w/ Zola Mennenöh, Copenhagen (DK)
17/02 – Vinterjazz: Klein, Copenhagen (DK)
15/02 – Danish National Gallery (SMK), Copenhagen (DK)
12/01 – Fredericia Musikforening, Fredericia (DK)2022:
02/12 – w/ Anders Lauge Meldgaard, Koncertkirken, Copenhagen (DK)12/09–
01/10 – Verdensfrelserinden, Theatre S/H, Copenhagen (DK)
07/07 – Copenhagen Jazz Festival: w/ Anders Lauge Meldgaard, The Royal Theatre, Copenhagen (DK)
25/05 – Christianshavn Beboerhus: w/ Anders Lauge Meldgaard, Copenhagen (DK)
08/02 – Odense Musikbibliotek: w/ Yngel, Odense (DK)
28–29/1 – Die Welterlöserin, Thalia Theater, Hamburg (DE)2021:
25/11 – Talk/workshop, Scandic hotel, Copenhagen (DK)
03/11 – Sankt Hans Kirke: Sankt Anne Girls Choir + Halvcirkel, Odense (DK)
30/10 – Musikhuset København: Halvcirkel + Dekorum Vocal Ensemble, Copenhagen (DK)
26/10 – Søllerød Kirke: Halvcirkel + Dekorum Vocal Ensemble, Søllerød (DK)
10/10 – Mariendal Kirke: Halvcirkel + Dekorum Vocal Ensemble, Frederiksberg (DK)
23/09 – Brorsons Kirke, Alice Works, Yngel + Halvcirkel, Copenhagen (DK)19/09 – Frederiksberg Festspil: Sankt Anne Girls Choir + Halvcirkel, Copenhagen (DK)
16/09 – Frederiksberg Festspil: Madame Nielsen + Halvcirkel, Copenhagen (DK)07–
09/09 – Verdensfrelserinden, Theatre Momentum, Odense (DK)
25–28/08 – Copenhagen Opera Festival, The Danish Opera, Nordkraft, Copenhagen (DK)
07–08/08 – Theatre Nordkraft, Nordkraft, Aalborg (DK)
28/07 – Sorø Klosterkirke: Snorre Kirk + Halvcirkel, Sorø (DK)
15–19/06 – Verdensfrelserinden Theatre S/H, Copenhagen (DK)
20–22/05 – Verdensfrelserinden, Aarhus Theatre, Aarhus (DK)
01–21/02 – Verdensfrelserinden, Theatre S/H, Copenhagen (DK)
19/02 – Anslag: Opening concert at Musikhuset København, Copenhagen (Radio P2: Danish National Broadcast) (DK)2020:
02/12 – MAYHEM, Copenhagen (DK)14/10 – Malmö Konsthall, Malmö (SE)16/10 – Live transmission at P2 (Danish national radio), Copenhagen 31/10 – Teater Momentum, Odense (DK) 29/05 – Koncertkirken Live-stream, Copenhagen (DK)
2019:
03/12 – Klub Primi, Copenhagen (DK)
07/12 – Sunship Aarhus: Kunstakademiets Udstillingssted ‘Splab’, Aarhus (DK)
11/07 – Copenhagen Jazz Festival, Hania Rani + Halvcirkel, Xenon, Copenhagen (DK)
01/06 – TED X Frederiksberg (TED talk), Copenhagen (DK)
06/02 – Vinterjazz, Koncertkirken (DK)2018:
05/12 – ALICE, Copenhagen (DK)
13/09 – Talk/workshop/concert, Halvcirkel at Nordea (private event), Copenhagen (DK)07/08 –
22/09 Dansekapellet: PANIC DAY - Uppercut Danseteater, Copenhagen (DK)
25/08 – Badesøen Festival, Albertslund (DK)
01/07 – Roskilde Festival: Clarissa Connelly + Halvcirkel, Roskilde (DK)
07/05 – Talk/workshop/concert, F5BOX (private event), Copenhagen (DK
)01/02 – FUKK: Den Frie Udstillingsbygning: Cosmologym + Halvcirkel, Copenhagen (DK)2017:
21/12 Bremen Teater: Bremer/McCoy + Halvcirkel, Copenhagen (DK)
18/10 – Absalon Folkehus: The Royal Danish Ballet + Halvcirkel, Copenhagen (DK)
24/09 – City Link Festival – The Underwater Ballroom, Copenhagen (DK)
07/07 – Klassisk på Kyssetrappen: Ofelia Beach, Copenhagen (DK)
21/07 – Aarhus Jazz festival, The House Festival, Aarhus (DK)
06/05 – Stadsteatern, Gothenburg (SE)
06/04 – Cinemateket, Copenhagen (DK)18/03 – Radar, Aarhus (DK)
11/03 – Vibe & Tone, support for Jacob Bellens, Copenhagen (DK)
09/03 – Politikens Litteraturpris (Award show for literature), Copenhagen (DK)
19/02 – Christians Kirke: Nikolaj Hess + Halvcirkel, Copenhagen (DK)
16/02 – Sigurdsgade, Debut album release concert, Copenhagen (DK)
09/02 – Nivågård Art Museum: Nikolaj Hess + Halvcirkel, Nivå (DK)
08/02 – Onsdagskoncerten: Universitetets Festsal, Copenhagen (DK)2016:
10/12 – Koncertkirken, Copenhagen (DK)18/11 – Jazzhouse Copenhagen: Craig Leon + Halvcirkel, Copenhagen (DK)
10/07 – Copenhagen Jazz Festival, Nikolaj Hess + Halvcirkel, Copenhagen (DK)
06/07 – Copenhagen Jazz Festival, Nikolaj Hess + Halvcirkel, Copenhagen (DK)
02/06 – Wilhelmscenen: Klassisk Distortion, Copenhagen (DK)
31/03 – Bådteatret, Copenhagen (DK)
30/03 – Bådteatret, Copenhagen (DK)
03/03 – Dome of Visions, Copenhagen (DK)
24/01 – Dansekapellet, Copenhagen (DK)

discography
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discography 〰️
