"Music is the pathway to the very depths of our souls."  

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​Mark Battenberg is a Toronto based  composer, producer, performing artist and author specializing in classical themed compositions and performance for solo guitar and small emsembles that blend poetic verse and music designed for live concert productions, spiritual services and private events .His acoustic guitar performances are highly skilled, dynamic events, dynamic , infused with intricate melodic and harmonic energy. His Chamber Music enembles  create weaving  musical soundscapes  that invite  listeners to embark upon a mezmorizing sonic journey of  peace and personal discovery.  Be it in a concert hall, church, or smaller intimate setting, his eclectic style of music and poetry are always  captivating, romantic, and filled with a sincerity that reveal a life time of dedication to his craft. ​​​His body of work has been developed for over span of 50 years and  includes 7 CD’s of his own compositions for classical guitar, music for film and theatre, and a  large portfolio of original arrangements for guitar and strings.

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​Mark's work has always been founded on his core philosophical belief of caring for those in need, and being a voice for those who can't speak for themselves. 

He has produced and performed many community fundraising and awareness events including the Summer and Winter Solstice Concert Series to raise food bank donations, as well as concerts to support  Pancreatic Cancer Canada, addiction research and First Nations Partnerships.​

 

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His musical journey began  in the Beaches area of Toronto with cello studies at Williamson Rd School. He is a graduate of Fanshawe College’s Music Industry Arts program, where he was mentored by Canadian music legend Jack Richardson. He   has been involved in many genres as a guitarist, bassist, vocalist and producer for    Rock , Folk, Classical and Jazz projects, and continues to add his creative  talents to new works and collaborations. Other studies include classical guitar and performance at the RCM, as well as Celtic harp and operatic vocal training.   

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Mark has had the wonderful experience of  performing his work with the some of the finest musicains in the GTA including the Cello and Violin team Duo Thalia,  Jazz pianist  Dr. David Powell, Toronto   Cellist Dr. Debrochna Zubek, Violinist  Alex Cheung, Oleksandra Fedyshyn,  Cellist and conductor Dr. Andrew Ascenzo, Cellist Sybil Shanahan , Blues Guitar wizard Graydon Nichols, film composer Mark Korven, members of the TSO,  Canadian Opera company .  For more than 25 years Mark has had the wonderful  oppotunity to perform regularly with Shakuhachi flute Master Debbie Danbrook    

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His literary work includes the poetry collection entitled  A Leaf in the Wind, The Short Stories collection The Spirits of Draemore Pond,  and the the children's book series   Rodney the Rain Cloud, A Marvelous Moth named Martha, Penny the Porcupine

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Mark  teaches at Beyond the Beat Studio's in the Beaches of Toronto as well as privately from his home studio. He also hosts workshops and other educational seminars  in his community, Including the program:  

Astronomy, Mythology, and the development of western music  and culture​​

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​"My life's work is to create music and literature that will inspire others to explore their own intuitive talents and gifts, and to be respectful, kind and  compassionate to those with whom we share this world, and to care for those who need our help." 

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