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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 –…

An Inspiring Season of Music
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…

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…

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…

Hallik’s Works to be Published by Schott Music
Elis Hallik’s works will be published by Schott Music in the future. With a history dating back to 1770, Schott Music is one of the world’s most prestigious music publishers. This esteemed publisher has been home to musical giants such as Richard Wagner, Igor Stravinsky, György Ligeti, Toshio Hosokawa, Pēteris Vasks, Chaya Czernowin, and many…

Paavo Järvi Conducts Premiere of Oriri at Pärnu Music Festival with Estonian Festival Orchestra
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…