Halvcirkel - Vida

Halvcirkel are a Danish string trio. At the groups core are violists Mika Persdotter and Bettina Marie Ezaki, and cellist Nicole Hogstrand. Their canon, to date, has included self-released interpretations of works by artists as diverse as Dmitij Sjostakovtij and Philip Glass, cross-discipline collaborations with names such as Henrik Lindstrand, Signe Lykke, and Hania Rani, plus a commission from Denmark s National Gallery. Alongside composer Anders Lauge Meldgaard they reimagined the Ancient Greek poet Sapphos Fragment 94.

Halvcirkel s new album, Vida, takes its title from a small Swedish village, the location of Bettina summerhouse. Now signed to FatCat Records modern-classical imprint 130701, it s the first to focus on the trios own compositions. Each track, however, pays tribute / homage to their influences, collaborators, and their journey so far.