Vesselil - Til Kirsten (2023)

The second album by the Danish string trio is very much a female album. Not just the musicians themselves, but the subject: Liden Kirsten, who lived in the 12th century, and is the subject of quite a few ballads and stories that have been passed down through countless generations. A few of those old songs appear here, alongside traditional dance tunes and original pieces. “Med Ære” is one from the tradition, with Maja Aarøe Freese’s voice soaring over the bed of her five-strong cello and the violins. It’s a beautiful, sweeping beginning that showcases their vocal as well as instrumental strengths.

Clara Tesch – violin, bratsch & vokal
Elisabeth Dichmann – violin & vokal
Maja Aarøe Freese – cello & vokal

Tracklist:
1.01 - Vesselil - Med ære (3:49)
1.02 - Vesselil - Menuet fra Ærø (5:05)
1.03 - Vesselil - Din schottish (3:34)
1.04 - Vesselil - Kirsten som stalddreng (3:34)
1.05 - Vesselil - Til Ingrid (4:08)
1.06 - Vesselil - I Vestervig (4:59)
1.07 - Vesselil - Vesseriil (3:02)
1.08 - Vesselil - Midnat i Sønderho (3:22)
1.09 - Vesselil - Det lider mod kvælden (3:51)
1.10 - Vesselil - Tweed's Light (4:28)