Ellerhein

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Ellerhein is an Estonian girl's choir.[1]

Ellerhein and Hortus Musicus in 2008
Ellerhein in 2011

History

Ellerhein's predecessor was the Tallinn Children's Choir, which was founded in 1951 by Heino Kaljuste [et].[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 [et].[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 14–17).[1] Since 2003, the choir has been a member of the European Federation of Young Choirs Europa Cantat.[1]

Awards

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