Alfreds Kalnins (1879-1951) FANTASY for organ

Latvian organist Larisa BULAVA plays Fantasy / Fantāzija by distinguished Latvian composer Alfreds Kalnins / Alfrēds Kalniņš ( 1879-1951) Larisa BULAVA is a prominent Latvian concert organist with extensive performing experience in Latvia and abroad. L. Bulava was born in 1950 in Riga and first studied piano at the E. Darzins Music School. From 1968 to 1974 Larisa Bulava studied piano and organ at the J. Vitols Latvian Music Academy with prof. I. Kalnins ( piano) and N. Vanadzins ( organ) Upon graduation from the Music Academy she received her degrees in performance of both: piano and organ. In 1975 L. Bulava became a soloist of the Latvian State Philharmony. In 1980 and 1981 she continued her education, studying with prof. Schetelich at the Mendelssohn Music Academy in Leipzig and also took various master classes with other prominent professors. As a soloist and ensemble musician, she has given many concerts in all the former USSR republics, Germany, Austria, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Scandinavia, Switzerland, Israel, Canada and USA. Her recordings can be found at the Latvian Radio and on several CDs. Since 1977 Larisa Bulava has been teaching (as associate professor since 2001) at the Jazeps Vitols Latvian Music Academy and since 1992 she is the organist of the Riga Cathedral L. Bulava also has taught organ at the Daugavpils Music College, has held master classes in the Netherlands, has participated in organ competition juries and maintains an active concert life in Latvia and abroad Her success is a result of talent, hard work, brilliant live performances and many hours spent in recording sessions for The Latvian State Radio Recorded at the Riga Dom Cathedral (Latvia), 2008 on famous Walcker organ