Hi folks, I often get asked about choosing and finding repertoire that’s outside of the Western European classical canon, and/or that’s by contemporary composers. Throughout music school I had a special interest in programming contemporary works (including some commissions even early on), but it wasn’t until I was finished my master’s that I could…
CALL FOR WORKS (Duets) – Deadline for submission: Dec. 15, 2022 (and ongoing) There is no age, gender, or nationality restriction on this call. Shorter works are sometimes preferred. The genre of music is open to Western classical art song, crossover pop, musical theatre, cabaret, electronics, opera, and other genres about which I might…
Crossing Borders: Vertical Labyrinth World première Maureen Batt, soprano The Halifax Camerata Singers Jeff Joudrey, Artistic Director Composed by Amy Brandon Poetry by Nela Rio Poetry translation by Hugh Hazelton and Sophie M. Lavoie Tickets are pay-what-you-want and can be accessed via Side Door. Vertical Labyrinth Program This piece was originally programmed on…
Crossing Borders: Shifting the Lens Wednesday, December 8, 2021, 8pm AT/ 7pm ET (48-hour replay available, purchase tickets and watch anytime until Friday @ 8pmAT) ~~~~PROGRAM, TEXTS, TRANSLATIONS HERE~~~~ Crossing Borders Shifting the Lens Program Dec 8, 2021 Fabián Arciniegas, tenor Claire Harris, piano Maureen Batt, soprano Tara Scott, piano Grej, vocals…
It’s been a great start to 2016! My grant writing is paying off, and two Canadian operas that I was in got great Opera Canada reviews! After a successful tour with Crossing Borders, it’s time for more contemporary music– and, this time, OPERA :)! Read more about my upcoming show in Toronto with Essential Opera…
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…
I am thrilled that the inaugural Crossing Borders: A Celebration of New Music from New Mexico to Nova Scotia was a success! We can’t wait to bring it to Philadelphia and Toronto in March! You can buy tickets to the Toronto concert HERE. This is a very special concert for me and Cheryl as we have met…
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