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
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 –…
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,…
Elis Hallik has been awarded the Pärnu City Cultural Award for her outstanding creative work, in particular for the creation of the orchestral work Oriri and its strong connection to the city of Pärnu. The award was presented in 2025.
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
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…
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…