| Maureen Batt | |
| Birth Date: | 6 October 1981 |
| Origin: | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Genre: | 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]
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]
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]
| Year | Organization | Work | Award | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | East Coast Music Awards | Lady of the Lake | Classical Recording of the Year | [7] | |
| 2021 | Music Nova Scotia Awards | Aunt Helen | Classical Recording of the Year | [8] | |
| 2022 | Juno Awards | Saman Shahi, Breathing in the Shadows (ft. Maureen Batt) | Classical Composition of the Year | [9] [10] | |
| 2022 | East Coast Music Awards | Maureen Batt & Grej, Lighthouse | Classical Recording of the Year | [11] | |
| 2022 | Music Nova Scotia Awards | Maureen Batt & Grej, Lighthouse | Classical Recording of the Year | [12] | |
| 2023 | Music Nova Scotia Music & Industry Awards | Maureen Batt & Tara Scott, Durme, Durme: Four Ladino Folk Songs | Classical Recording of the Year | [13] | |