“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 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 –…
Dedicated to the Ensemble Fractales “To become a tree” is interpreted among recent quintets by Claude Ledoux, Maurizio Azzan and Salvatore Sciarrino. COMMERCIAL RELEASE : MARCH 11TH, 2022 2021/22, a cultural season unlike any other, brings the 30th anniversary of Cypres. Musical renewal and reinvention is of the essence for any record label in today’s environment. An enterprising spirit; a constant…
Oriri – World Premiere in Pärnu On 20 July 2025, a new orchestral work by Elis Hallik will be premiered by the Estonian Festival Orchestra under the baton of Paavo Järvi at the Pärnu Concert Hall, as part of the Pärnu Music Festival. Titled Oriri – from the Latin to rise, to be born – the work is conceived as an opening gesture. It unfolds over approximately ten…
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…
Äripäeva Raadio saates “Kultuur veab majandust” astus saatejuht Eget Velleste haaravasse vestlusse ettevõtja Kristi Tiivase ja helilooja Elis Hallikuga. Vestlus süveneb erasponsorite olulisse rolli heliloomingu valdkonnas. Loe rohkem nende vestlusest: Artikli link
This season has already brought some unforgettable moments, including the Estonian premiere of Aegis with Kristiina Poska conducting and the world premiere of Phos Symphony under Clement Power at the AFEKT Festival. Both performances were deeply moving and left a profound impression, both musically and interpretatively. Another highlight has been the beginning of an exciting collaboration with the renowned publisher…