Hi! My name is Nicole Hogstrand, and I am a cellist, composer and producer in the progressive string quartet Halvcirkel, the improvising and composing string ensemble Crush String Collective and the musical collective Damkapellet - all based in Copenhagen. My practice mostly involves modern and experimental music, but my love of classical music is broad. I have the great pleasure of recommending some highlights in Copenhagen's concert calendar to you!
📅 15 February: 17.00
Halvcirkel: Statens Museum for Kunst
Welcome to a slightly different concert experience, where the string quartet Halvcirkel interprets the painting L'Atelier Rouge by Henri Matisse. Through improvisation, circular patterns and minimalism, they playfully unfold a soundscape that moves between dream and reality. The performance of Portrait of a Space takes place four times, each time at 15-minute intervals. The concert is free with a museum ticket.
📅 25 February: 19.00
Damkapellet: Demiurge / Koncertkirken
Damkapellet is a group of musicians and composers who always deliver something heartwarming and handmade, experimenting with new constellations and improvisatory elements. In February they released their debut album Demiurge, and Koncertkirken and Vinterjazz will host their festive release concert this evening! You can expect a festive atmosphere and beautiful newly written music by Lokrits, Greta Eacott, Kirstine Lindemann and Randi Pontoppidan.
📅 26 February: 15.00
DUEN and Christina Åstrand / Garnisonskirken
I have worked closely with the composer Signe Lykke on various projects, and her music is, as always, heartbreakingly beautiful. In the world premiere of Crux, for solo violin and string orchestra, shared creation takes centre stage.
📅 19 March: 16.00
Ensemble Hermes: The Fruit of Silence / Literaturhaus
I have never heard Ensemble Hermes play live before, but I am very curious about their work! The string ensemble creates a meditative and atmospheric concert experience by incorporating lighting design in the space. They perform a couple of meditative and atmospheric pieces by some of my favourite composers.
