Tórshavn, Faroe Islands
Kristian’s diverse musical background is reflected in the wide array of music he composes, uniting ethnic music with new compositional techniques.
Born in the Danish peninsula of Jutland in 1947, Kristian relocated to the Faroe Islands in ’74, where he’s lived ever since, and where he’s written the majority of his works.
Kristian has composed solo instrumental works, chamber music choral works as well as symphonic music, such as the ballet Harra Pætur og Elinborg.
Having made numerous recordings as a performer, Kristian has also toured the globe widely with his own jazz and folk music ensembles.
In addition to this, Kristian works as manager and CEO of the Tutl Records label and is artistic director of the popular Summartónar festival.
Kristian Blak is widely regarded as one of the most prominent and important figures of Faroese music history, playing a central role in the musical life and culture of the islands.