Heli Ernits

b. 21.04.1983 Tartu
Member of the Estonian Association of Estonian Professional Musicians

HELI ERNITS is an Estonian oboe and English horn player, active chamber musician, who’s repertoire shows an interest of introducing the works of Estonian composers to the wider audience. She has cooperated with several musicians and is the founder member of Woodwind Quintet Estica. Since 2009 she is a member of the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra. Heli has studied at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre (master’s degree 2010 and since 2011 doctoral studies). In addition, Heli has improved her skills at Hochschule für Musik Karlsruhe (Bachelor diploma) with Prof. Thomas Indermühle (2006-2009) and at Hochschule für Musik und Theater Rostock with Prof Gregor Witt (2014). She has won the 1st prize at the IV International Competition „Jūrmala 2008“, II prize on the Competition for Estonian Wind Instrumentalists in 2008 and in 2012. In 2010 Heli was the laureate of the special prize of Estonian National Symphony Orchestra at the Competition for Young Estonian Soloists and gained an opportunity to play as a soloist with the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra.

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