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Elis Hallik's Phos Premiered by Clement Power and the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra in Tallinn

Oct. 24, 2024

On November 1, The Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Clement Power, will premiere Elis Hallik's Phos at the Estonia kontserdisaal as part of the Festival Afekt Tallinn. Hallik, an Estonian composer who recently joined the Schott Music roster, notes:

"Phos is a symphony in one movement, divided into four distinct sections. Each section has its character and mood, yet a unified musical idea closely connects them. This structure creates a cohesive whole when played sequentially, giving the impression of a single continuous movement.

The symphony form, as one of the largest in orchestral music, allowed me to explore broader musical processes. The title Phos, from the Ancient Greek word for both physical and metaphorical light, symbolizes development, awareness, and growth driven by curiosity. Initially inspired by the ‘Pillars of Creation’ in the Eagle Nebula – where new stars emerge from towering tendrils of cosmic dust – the symphony’s meaning evolved to reflect inner light and a quest for knowledge and growth."

Phos was commissioned by The International Contemporary Music Festival Afekt and funded by the Estonian Culture Ministry.

Listen to Elis Hallik's Aegis (2018):

Elis Hallik/Aegis/The Estonian National Symphony Orchestra/Kristiina Poska

To learn more about Elis Hallik, visit schott-music.com.

Elis Hallik
Phos (2024)
symphony in one movement
for orchestra
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31'

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