Maureen Batt
Maureen Batt | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 6, 1981 |
| Origin | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Genres | Opera, classical, electronic |
| Occupation | singer |
| Instrument | Voice (soprano) |
| Website | https://maureenbatt.com |
Maureen Batt is a Canadian soprano concert and opera artist. She also holds a position on the board of directors for the Canadian Music Centre.[1]
Education
[edit]Batt holds a Master of Music from the University of Toronto, a Bachelor of Music from Dalhousie University, and a Bachelor of Arts from St. Thomas University. She is also an alumna of the St. Andrews Opera by the Sea workshop, the Halifax Summer Opera Workshop, the Casalmaggiore International Music Festival, the Daniel Ferro Vocal Program in Italy, and the Centre for Opera Studies in Italy.[2]
Career
[edit]In 2010 Batt founded the opera company Essential Opera in Toronto with fellow soprano Erin Bardua.[3] The company's mission includes presenting works both old and new, focusing on core values of equity, diversity, and inclusion.[4]
In 2015 Batt founded a contemporary Western art music recital series Crossing Borders which has toured through the United States, Canada, and Colombia.[5]
Discography
[edit]- Lady of the Lake (2017)[6]
- Lighthouse (2021)[6]
- Aunt Helen (2021)[6]
- Mirror, Mirror (2021)[6]
- Durme, Durme: Four Ladino Folk Songs (2023)
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Organization | Work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | East Coast Music Awards | Lady of the Lake | Classical Recording of the Year | Nominated | [7] |
| 2021 | Music Nova Scotia Awards | Aunt Helen | Classical Recording of the Year | Nominated | [8] |
| 2022 | Juno Awards | Saman Shahi, Breathing in the Shadows (ft. Maureen Batt) | Classical Composition of the Year | Won | [9][10] |
| 2022 | East Coast Music Awards | Maureen Batt & Grej, Lighthouse | Classical Recording of the Year | Nominated | [11] |
| 2022 | Music Nova Scotia Awards | Maureen Batt & Grej, Lighthouse | Classical Recording of the Year | Nominated | [12] |
| 2023 | Music Nova Scotia Music & Industry Awards | Maureen Batt & Tara Scott, Durme, Durme: Four Ladino Folk Songs | Classical Recording of the Year | Nominated | [13] |
References
[edit]- ^ alipoczi. "National + Regional Governance". Canadian Music Centre. Retrieved 2022-08-25.
- ^ "Maureen Batt". Schmopera. Retrieved 2022-08-25.
- ^ "Essential Opera". Schmopera. Retrieved 2022-08-25.
- ^ "About". essentialopera.com. Retrieved 2022-08-25.
- ^ Perović, Lydia (November 2019). "Crossing Borders Builds Bridges". The WholeNote. Retrieved 2022-08-25.
- ^ a b c d "Maureen Batt". Discogs. Retrieved 2022-08-25.
- ^ "Awards Archive 2018". Retrieved August 25, 2022.
- ^ "The 2021 Music Nova Scotia Award Nominees Are…". Retrieved August 25, 2022.
- ^ "Saman Shahi – Breathing in the Shadows". December 4, 2020. Retrieved August 25, 2022.
- ^ "Here are all the 2022 Juno Award winners". May 14, 2022. Retrieved August 25, 2022.
- ^ "Morgan Toney, Chloé Breault, Hillsburn and more win at 2022 East Coast Music Awards". May 5, 2022. Retrieved August 25, 2022.
- ^ "2022 Award Nominees". Retrieved August 25, 2022.
- ^ "2022 Award Nominees". Retrieved August 24, 2023.