Ellerhein
Ellerhein is an Estonian girl's choir.[1]
History
[edit]Ellerhein's predecessor was the Tallinn Children's Choir, which was founded in 1951 by Heino Kaljuste.[2][3] In 1969, the choir was renamed Ellerhein.[1] From 1989 to 2012, the choir's principal conductor was Tiia-Ester Loitme. Since 2012, the principal conductor has been Ingrid Kõrvits.[1] Today, the choir organization encompasses three choirs: a young children's choir (ages 7–10), a children's choir (ages 11–13), and a girls' choir (ages 14–18).[1] Since 2003, the choir has been a member of the European Federation of Young Choirs Europa Cantat.[1]
Awards
[edit]- 2003: Annual Prize of the Estonian Cultural Endowment[1]
- 2004: Grammy Award[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g "Choir studio Ellerhein | Estonian Music Information Centre". www.emic.ee. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
- ^ "Heino Kaljuste ja 'Ellerhein'". Koit. No. 4. January 10, 1976. p. 4. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ "Heino Kaljuste". Rahva Hääl. No. 175. August 1, 1989. p. 4. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
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