Since 2024
Principal Conductor
Gulbenkian Choir, Lisbon
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International Choral Conductor
Martina Batič
Music begins with listening.
Gulbenkian Choir
Danish National Vocal Ensemble
Artistic Leadership
Builder of musical communities.
Martina Batič is one of the leading choral conductors of her generation. Through listening, artistic excellence and human connection, she shapes professional ensembles into communities of trust, precision and expression.
Since 2023
Chief Conductor
Danish National Vocal Ensemble, Copenhagen
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Music Director
Chœur de Radio France, Paris
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About
A European journey in sound, trust and shared attention.
Born in Šempeter pri Gorici, Slovenia, and based in Ljubljana, Martina Batič has built an international career defined by refined musicianship and generous artistic leadership. Her work moves across symphonic choral music, contemporary repertoire, sacred works and a cappella traditions.
After studies at the Academy of Music in Ljubljana and a master's degree in choral conducting at the University of Music and Performing Arts Munich, where she graduated with distinction, her 2006 Eric Ericson Award marked a decisive international breakthrough.
Artistic Vision
Listening is not passive. It is the beginning of responsibility, communication and musical transformation.
Her artistic work is grounded in curiosity, discipline and human connection: why choirs matter, how professional ensembles develop their shared sound, and how music can carry beauty without losing urgency.
Gesture
The body listens before the sound arrives.
In rehearsal and performance, Martina's work is carried through attention, breath, hands and trust: a language of precision that opens space for singers to respond together.
Calendar
Selected engagements
Gulbenkian Choir
Concerts, symphonic projects and ambitious choral repertoire.
Danish National Vocal Ensemble
Nordic repertoire, contemporary music and international collaborations.
Guest Conducting
Professional choirs, festivals, masterclasses and special projects across Europe.
Repertoire
From intimate a cappella sound to large choral-orchestral works.
Professional Choral Music
Symphonic Choral Works
Contemporary Music
Sacred Music
Nordic Repertoire
French Repertoire
Slovenian Heritage
21st Century Music
Recordings
Selected projects and albums
Featured recordings, streaming links, reviews and collaborative projects can be gathered here as the official catalogue is prepared.
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Biography and media kit
Professional biography, portraits, press texts and presenter-ready materials for festivals, orchestras and ensembles.
Media enquiriesVideos
Conducting, interviews, masterclasses
A curated video archive for performances, Radio France period interviews, teaching excerpts and festival appearances.
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For young conductors and professional ensembles.
Masterclass topics include artistic leadership, rehearsal technique, interpretation, choral sound, communication, listening skills and the development of professional ensembles.
Her teaching is especially relevant for conductors exploring responsibility, authority and collaboration in contemporary choral culture, including women in conducting and the next generation of European musical leadership.
Contact
Professional enquiries
Guest conducting, festivals, masterclasses, media, representation and artistic collaborations.