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Best Albums of 2023 (Part 2)
“Born in Waves” has received distinguished recognition as one of the Best Albums of 2023, handpicked by renowned British music critic and composer Simon Cummings! Explore the curated selection and delve into the musical ideas of Elis Hallik’s latest creation: 5against4.com

Elis Hallik’s Album presentation talk and “Tuning the Iron”
October 28 at 19:30, Tallinn, Telliskivi Creative City, Green Hall Austria’s renowned record label Kairos has released the album “Born in Waves” by Estonian composer Elis Hallik (born in 1986). The album predominantly features chamber compositions and includes one orchestral piece – a concerto for two violins and a string orchestra titled “Stiihia.” The album…

ARVUSTUS: NÜÜDISMUUSIKA INDUSTRIAALSES IDÜLLIS
„ERSO VABRIK”, 13.10. Paavli Kultuurivabrikus. Kavas Elis Hallik, Steve Reich, Jacob TV, Missy Mazzoli, Mokale Koapeng, Njabulo Phungula. Esitasid Taavi Orro (klarnet), Kristel Kiik (viiul), Maaren Vihermäe (viiul), Mairit Mitt-Bronikowska (vioola), Villu Vihermäe (tšello), Theodor Sink (tšello). Fotod: Teet Raik, Müürileht Küll on hea, et lõpuks ometi on järjest enam hakatud nüüdis- ja süvamuusikat harjumuspärastest…

Respected British music critic Simon Cummings reviewed “Born in Waves” on Kairos
Elis Hallik is probably the most interesting Estonian composer who, thus far, i haven’t written much about. During my annual trips to the Estonian Music Days in recent years, she has rarely been featured, so until recently, all i knew of her music were two chamber works, To Become A Tree – probably her most well-known piece to date –…

Kristiina Poska to Perform Elis Hallik’s “Aegis” with Bilbao Symphony Orchestra on Consecutive Evenings
Elis Hallik’s “Aegis,” which explores mythological themes with a modern sensibility and narrative depth, will open the evening’s repertoire on two consecutive evenings, February 6th and 7th, with the Bilbao Symphony Orchestra. This performance represents a significant moment for Hallik, as it marks another notable presentation of “Aegis” during the 2024/2025 season under Kristiina Poska’s…

Phos – The Premiere of Elis Hallik’s New Symphony at the Afekt Festival
Elis Hallik’s new symphony Phos will be performed at the Estonia Concert Hall on November 1, 2024, as part of the Afekt Festival. The Estonian National Symphony Orchestra (ERSO), conducted by Clement Power, will present this work for the first time. Phos, meaning “light” in Ancient Greek, is a one-movement symphony that explores the interplay of light and shadow. Each section…