“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
On October 1, 2025, Elis Hallik was awarded the Annual Music Prize of the Estonian Cultural Endowment. The prize was awarded for her orchestral works and for an especially creative year, during which several major orchestral pieces received their premieres. Photo: Krõõt Tarkmeel
Muusikakollektiivid, -organisatsioonid ja eraisikud esitasid tänavu nüüdismuusika preemiale 54 helitööd 38 heliloojalt. Konkursi žürii valis nende hulgas välja 13 nominenti. LHV uue heliloomingu Au-tasu 2023 nominendid on: Alisson Kruusmaa “Akordionikontsert” Andrus Kallastu “Udu troop” Arash Yazdani “Hurreh” Elis Hallik “Like a Swan” Elo Masing “Tiktaalik roseae” Krõõt-Kärt Kaev “Schablonen” Liisa Hõbepappel “First Step, Last White”…
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…
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,…
From 30 November 2025 Oriri by Elis Hallik, performed by the Estonian Festival Orchestra under the direction of Paavo Järvi, will be broadcast on Mezzo Live. The performance took place at the Pärnu Music Festival 2025 and marks the world premiere of the work. Programme: Elis Hallik – Oriri (world premiere)Arvo Pärt – Tabula rasaArvo…
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…