Kristin Bolstad

Kristin Bolstad (1981) is a Norwegian composer, vocalist and improviser. Her music is often conceptual, characterized using improvisation, performative elements and humour. She seeks a visual and simple expression, and likes to explore layers of sound and harmonies. Kristin also has a great fascination for sound and has from when she was a child imitated everything and everyone around her. Therefor her work is often sound based, with diverse textures forming the musical material.

Kristin has composed for various ensembles and performers, and her music has been performed around Scandinavia, Europe, Canada and USA. 

Photo: Svein Erik Tøien