Mezzo Live broadcast: Oriri, Estonian Festival Orchestra, Paavo Järvi

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,…

“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

The Orchestre National Montpellier Occitanie has unveiled its rich program for the 2024/25 season, offering a diverse range of musical experiences. One of the highlights is the January 2025 concert, where Kristiina Poska, a renowned conductor, will lead the Montpellier National Orchestra in the performance of Elis Hallik’s piece “Aegis”. The concert will feature captivating…

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…

My new work ‘Like a Swan’, performed by the Ensemble for New Music Tallinn and Arash Yazdani, will be premiered today in Vigo, Spain. In this piece, I channel my thoughts for all the people who have suffered and are suffering as a result of Russia’s military aggression in Ukraine.  Due to unfortunate events, there…

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