ELIS HALLIK: Born in Waves Hallik’s debut album, Born in Waves, released by the renowned Austrian label Kairos, offers a profound exploration of sound and its many dimensions. This collection introduces listeners to nine chamber works spanning nearly a decade of her creative journey, each piece reflecting Hallik’s unique voice shaped by her studies in Estonia and…
Elis Hallik: The First Estonian Composer Published by Schott SAALE KAREDA Music provides a unique way to explore and perceive reality. Since visible reality emanates from the invisible—creation precedes what is experienced through the five senses in this seemingly solid world—music serves as a bridge between the metaphysical and physical worlds. According to ether physics,…
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. The journey continues with exciting upcoming concerts. In December, To Become a Tree will be…
The Courage to Live Elis Hallik and Kristiina Poska. PHOTO BY TEET RAIK The first program of the ERSO’s new series “Cello Concerto” on September 27 brought to the audience the Estonian premiere of Aegis by Elis Hallik, performed by one of today’s most esteemed cellists, Alban Gerhardt, and the charismatic conductor Kristiina Poska. Elis Hallik ja…
July 2025 – Pärnu Concert Hall Performers:Estonian Festival OrchestraConductor: PAAVO JÄRVI Event:Pärnu Music Festival More info: Pärnu Music Festival Elis Hallik’s new piece will have its world premiere in July 2025 at Pärnu Concert Hall as part of the Pärnu Music Festival. This concert marks an exciting first collaboration with conductor Paavo Järvi, and Hallik is looking…
06.-07.02.25 – Euskalduna Palace Program:Elis Hallik. AegisErich Wolfgang Korngold. Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D Major Op. 35Johannes Brahms. Symphony No. 3 in F Major Op. 90 Performers:BOMSORI violinBilbao Symphony OrchestraConductor: KRISTIINA POSKA More info: Bilbao Symphony Orchestra Elis Hallik’s “Aegis,” which explores mythological themes with a modern sensibility and narrative depth, will open the evening’s repertoire on two consecutive…
17.01.25 at 20:00 – Opéra Berlioz | Le Corum Program:Elis Hallik. AegisBéla Bartók. Concerto for Viola Sz. 120 BB 128Johannes Brahms. Symphony No. 3 in F major Op. 90 Performers:ADRIEN LA MARCA violaMontpellier Occitanie National OrchestraConductor: KRISTIINA POSKA Around the concert:Pre-concert talk at 19:00, Le Corum More info: Montpellier Occitanie National Orchestra: Par une nuit profonde Foto: Kaupo Kikkas The Orchestre…
Elis Hallik’s new symphony Phos will be performed at the Estonia Concert Hall on November 1, 2024, as part of the Afekt Festival. The Estonian National Symphony Orchestra (ERSO), conducted by Clement Power, will present this work for the first time. Phos, meaning “light” in Ancient Greek, is a one-movement symphony that explores the interplay of light and shadow. Each section…
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…
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…