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
Algas uus koostöö ansambliga Floridante. Ansambli liige Saale Fischer, ka üks ansambli kaasasutajaist 2014. aastal, tutvustab projekti nii: “”Eesti miniatuuride” projekt sündis ideest suhestuda meiega samas aegruumis tegutsevate heliloojatega. Esimesed ansambel Floridante tellimusel valmivad teosed ajaloolstele pillidele kõlavad meie repertuaaris viljade valmimise ajal. Nende autorid on Elis Hallik, Märt-Matis Lill, Evelin Seppar ja Ardo Ran…
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 –…
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…
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…
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…
„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…