Background
KALNYN’, Al’fred was born on August 23, 1879 in settlement Tsesis.
KALNYN’, Al’fred was born on August 23, 1879 in settlement Tsesis.
1901 graduate Composition Class (under A. K. Lyadov and N. F. Solov’yov) and Organ Class (under L. F. Gomilius), St. Petersburg Conservatory.
In 1900’s began composing work. Worked as organist, piano accompanist and conductor in Riga, Pyarnu, Liepaya and Tartu. 1923-1926 director, Lat National Opera House.
1927-1933 in USA; front 1933 in Riga. 1944-1947 rector, from 1947 professor, Lat Conservatory in Riga. Pioneer of Lat opera.
Did a great deal to encourage Lat vocal and piano music. A number of his works were written under the direct influence of Ya. Raynis’ poetry.