“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
Austria plaadifirma Kairos andis välja Eesti helilooja Elis Halliku autoriplaadi “Born in Waves”. Tervikuna on Halliku uuele autoriplaadile “Born in Waves” koondatud helilooja viimase kümnendi loomingu olulisemad teemad. Kuulajaile avaneb autori helimaastik, mida on kujundanud kompositsiooniõpingud Eestis ja Prantsusmaal. Halliku muusikalise mõtlemise keskmes on heli ja selle erinevad omadused, niinimetatud puhta ja moonutatud kõla kõrvutamine…
Elis Hallik is one of the composers in residence with the Ensemble U: this year. The topic of this year’s Residentuu:r investigates the role and potential of musical recordings at the present day, in the decay of CD culture, learn about the needs of nowadays listeners. Ensemble U: starts to work on the concept of…
On 10 July 2025, Estonian composer Elis Hallik’s new work Transience will receive its world premiere at St. John’s Church (Jaani kirik) in Tartu, as part of the Klaaspärlimäng Festival. The piece, written for string orchestra, will be performed by Klaaspärlimäng Sinfonietta under the baton of Kristiina Poska. From the Latin transientia, meaning something that passes, Transience reflects the beauty of a moment that doesn’t last,…
Klassikaraadio Helikaja saates võtab muusikateadlane Saale Kareda luubi alla Elis Halliku albumi “Born in Waves”. Saale panus albumi hindamisel on eriliselt tänuväärne, avades ukse muusika sügavustesse oma tundliku arusaamaga. Saale Kareda: Elis Hallikut käivitavaks loominguliseks jõuks on taotlus tungida nii kõrgema intellekti kui ka tunnetuslikult intensiivse loomeprotsessi kaudu väga sügavale eksistentsi mõistmise ja mõtestamiseni. Austria…
Elis Hallik’s work “Firehearted” on the new album “Scroll Over Beethoven”, performed by the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra and conducted by maestro Neeme Järvi. A new album has been released, featuring the works of Peeter Vähi, Elis Hallik and Beethoven under the direction of maestro Neeme Järvi. On the album, violinist Triin Ruubel and pianist…
Elis Hallik’s Orchestral Work “Aegis” to be Performed by ERSO and Kristiina Poska On September 27, 2024, the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra (ERSO) and conductor Kristiina Poska will perform Elis Hallik’s orchestral work “Aegis” at the Estonia Concert Hall. The concert is part of ERSO’s season program and will also feature works by Jean Sibelius…