Estonian artist Kirke Karja studied composition, piano, and free improvisation. She is currently a doctoral candidate at Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre and works freelance as a musician. She holds a leadership position in many collectives, including the nine-member Pae Kollektiiv as well as the Kirke Karja Quartet. She has released albums featuring original compositions with these two groups. Kirke plays many electronic instruments, in addition to the piano. from http://kirkekarja.voog.com