Folk music concert with Kalas

The group consist of:

• Døgg Jógvansdóttir úr Dímun (violin)
• Kristianna Skarpheðinsdóttir Joensen (accordion)
• Bjørt Holm (cello)
• Sigrið F. Hansen (doublebass)

Their musical journey began in 2010 as participants of the music program “Colourstrings” at the elementary school “Kommunuskúlin” in Tórshavn, where they were introduced to the world of classical music.
Individually, each member has excelled in classical music, winning awards in competitions such as Stella Polaris Classical Music Competition and Cresendo Chamber Music Competition, both in the Faroe Islands, as well as Berlingske Classical Music Competition in Denmark. They have received formal music education from the music school of Tórshavn, completed the three-year “Musikkskúlamiðnám” program, and have played with the Faroese Symphony Orchestra for many years.

While attending the Nordic Folk Camp Festival in Finland in 2017, they developed a soft spot for folk music. At the camp, they explored various forms of Nordic folk music and performed together for the first time. This experience led them to establish their own group, Kalas, upon returning home. Since then, Kalas has performed numerous concerts in various locations in the Faroe Islands, including Stóra Dímun, Suðuroy, Vágar and Tórshavn. They have also participated in several folk camps, both in the Faroe Islands and abroad.

This year they released their CD “Minnisgripir”(“Keepsakes”) as a tribute to the cherished memories created through their shared musical journey.

See more at Tímin.fo