It’s the 35th ECMAs!!! Grej is nominated for Classical Composer of the Year for Lighthouse again this year and we’re pumped! On Saturday, May 6, at the Halifax Public Library an excerpts of our Lighthouse: Live at the Playhouse concert film will be shown. The classical showcase is produced by the Canadian Music…
Concert Film of “Lighthouse: Live at the Playhouse” Grej ⎮ Maureen Batt ⎮ Michael Doherty ⎮ Tania Breen Watch the virtual screening of the première performance of Lighthouse. Join us after the concert film for a live YouTube chat with the artists, hosted by Maria Murphy. Tickets for the…
The debut album of composer Saman Shahi is here! This has been in the works for years and I’m elated that it is out! Story time… In 2015, I put out a call for scores for my Crossing Borders recital series. Among the submissions, was a song called “Fevered Ashes” by Saman Shahi. I…
UPDATE (April 2, 2019): We have curated our program for our Nov. 2019 tour. Composers will be contacted shortly re: music purchasing and/or other permissions and details. Thank you for your submissions and for your interest in my recital series, Crossing Borders. We are still interested in looking at tenor/soprano duets (see instrumentation and call…
This time last year we released Lady of the Lake! To celebrate its anniversary, we are launching a music video of Ave Maria! Video directed by Tom Belding. Ave Maria by Franz Schubert Listen to the Lady of the Lake album: https://leaf-music.lnk.to/lm213WE Maureen Batt, soprano Simon Docking, piano Emiliia Zadorozhna, actor Video directed by Tom…
Dear composers/artists/creators of sound, I am looking for songs/scenes/pieces that embody what the winter holiday season means to you. I am looking to celebrate our traditions – whatever they may be. Over the past 12 months, I have attended conferences and events discussing equity, diversity, civic impact, inclusion, and community engagement. Each time I came home…
It is with great pleasure that Cheryl Duvall and I announce the composers whose works will be featured on Crossing Borders: Realities Blurred in Philly (March 13, 7:30PM) and TO (March 20, 2:30PM): Anna Höstman*, Brian Harman, Joseph Glaser, Leila Lustig*, Rodney Sharman*, Saman Shahi*, Shelley Marwood, Dan Martin, Jenny Beck, Ross Crean*, Tony Marasco* Featuring texts/lyrics…
Hey friends and fans! I now (finally) have a Facebook page! I figured it was about time! Hop over and “Like” the page (if you’d like!). Cheers! Maureen on Facebook
CALL FOR WORKS – OPEN TO ALL COMPOSERS Update (Sept. 14): I have been pleasantly inundated with submissions from composers all over! I may not have the time to respond to each one of you individually for follow-up, but THANK YOU for introducing me to your work! Composers whose works are being considered for this…
A huge thank-you to those who joined me and Cheryl on the inaugural tour of Crossing Borders: A Celebration of New Music from New Mexico to Nova Scotia! We had a magnificent time in Halifax, Philadelphia, and Toronto! We’re already planning for season 2! The day before our final concert, we found out that the…
Recent Comments