J O S H U A B A T T Y
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Joshua Batty is an internationally renowned flutist who joined the Sydney Symphony as solo flute in 2019 at the age of 27, after serving for two years in the same position with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra in Ireland. He studied with Michael Cox on a full scholarship at the Royal Academy of Music in London, supported by Sir Elton John, and also trained at HEMGE in Switzerland with Jacques Zoon. During his studies, he was awarded an Associateship from the Academy and served as Principal Flute for both the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain and the Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester in Austria.
Over the past decade, Batty has performed as guest Principal Flute with more than 30 leading orchestras worldwide, working with top conductors and soloists across Europe, the USA, South America, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. Joshua’s solo career has seen him perform to critical acclaim at major venues such as Buckingham Palace, Sydney Opera House, Sydney Town Hall, National Concert Hall, Dublin, Bridgewater Hall Manchester under conductors such as John Wilson, Johannes Fritz, and, Simone Young. He is also committed to expanding the flute repertoire, commissioning and premiering new works from composers like Sir Stephen Hough, Harry Sdraulig, and Nigel Westlake, and is working on recording his first solo catalogue.
In addition to his orchestral career, Josh has an active recording career, contributing to major films, games, and series for Disney, Netflix, Marvel as well as numerous classical recordings for EMI, Naxos, and Chandos.
Batty’s early success included participation and multiple prizes in competitions at the Royal Academy of Music, the British Flute Society, the Maxence Larrieu International Flute Competition, Royal Overseas League and LSO Academy (formerly Shell Competition).
Passionate about teaching, Batty began his academic career at 23 as a flute tutor at the RNCM and University of Melbourne. Since Joshua’s relocation to Australia in 2019, he decided to curate a series of charity concerts, raising over $50,000 for causes including the Bushfire Appeal, the Ukraine War, Support Act for pandemic-affected artists, and WIRES animal welfare.
Having recently stepped away from his orchestral position to focus on his solo, chamber and teaching career, Joshua Batty will perform in various festivals and concert series across the UK, France, Luxembourg, New Zealand, and Australia in early 2025. He will also give masterclasses in England, Scotland, Australia, and New Zealand.
Joshua plays an Arista flute and is managed by Emblem Artists, Australia.
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VIEW JOSHUA’S CV HERE
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✪ JOSHUA BATTY PERFORMS C.P.E. BACH CONCERTO | SIMONE YOUNG | SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE 2024 ✪
Limelight: ★★★★★
"Josh Batty’s dazzling flute salad makes a tasty appetiser for Simone Young’s sublime Mozart."
State of the Arts Media: ★★★★✬
“The highlight of the first movement was flautist Joshua Batty’s closing cadenza. His articulation gave the impression of the spoken word”.
Sydney Morning Herald: ★★★★✬
"Flautist Joshua Batty played the first movement with freedom, agility and brilliance, as though of crossing an irregular terrain where moments of impulsive fleetness mixed with thoughtful pauses. He drew stylish expressiveness from the second movement against a quietly mournful orchestra, and played the finale with fiery virtuosity."
✪ JOYFUL SOUNDS PUSH BACK AGAINST THE GLOOM ✪
Sydney Morning Herald: ★★★★
✪ MUSIC REVIEW: THE ASO’S ECSTASY ✪
In Daily - Adelaide
✪ DELICATE SENSUOUS DEBUSSY ✪
Sydney Morning Herald: ★★★★
✪ VIRTUOSIC FLUTE & HARP DUO [LIVE AT YOURS] ✪
Limelight:★★★★
✪ NIELSEN FLUTE CONCERTO ✪
Limelight
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✍ LEADING SYDNEY MUSICIANS LINE UP IN BID TO SUPPORT UKRAINE
Flautist Joshua Batty explains why a fundraiser is so important right now, and what we can expect.
Limelight
✍ SYDNEY MUSICIANS ARE BANDING TOGETHER TO HELP NATIVE ANIMALS IN NEED
CutCommon - Magazine
✍ MUSICIANS HELPING AUSTRALIAN BUSHFIRE RECOVERY
ABC Classic
A B O U T M E
“Finding top-notch soloists doesn’t seem to be a problem either, with Joshua Batty the star of this show” Limelight •••••
“Joshua Batty played with florid lightness, deft musicianship, virtuosity and nimble expressiveness" [Nielsen Flute Concerto] Sydney Morning Herald. •••••
"Joshua Batty played as wonderfully as one could imagine.” [Prélude à l’après-midi d’un Faune] InDaily Adelaide •••••
“Finding top-notch soloists doesn’t seem to be a problem either, with Joshua Batty the star of this show” Limelight ••••• “Joshua Batty played with florid lightness, deft musicianship, virtuosity and nimble expressiveness" [Nielsen Flute Concerto] Sydney Morning Herald. ••••• "Joshua Batty played as wonderfully as one could imagine.” [Prélude à l’après-midi d’un Faune] InDaily Adelaide •••••
T E S T I M O N I A L S
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"I’ve had the good fortune to know Josh for some years now, and have witnessed his development over this time. He is a huge talent on the flute and in general musically. As a soloist, chamber musician and orchestral musician he consistently demonstrates an instinctive affinity with the instrument and with the subtleties of the style at hand. His performances are exhilarating, sensitive and intelligent".
Diana Doherty Oboe Soloist, Winner: Prague Spring competition, Young Concert Artists New York
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“From the orchestra came the gorgeous glow of Josh Batty's flute. Every solo was glorious, and every duet an inspiration.”
Sir Stephen Hough Concert Pianist
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"I feel very strongly about working with the star musicians from the orchestra as soloists. And to have Flute Joshua Batty do the CPE Bach [concerto] is such a gift.”
Simone Young - Chief Conductor Sydney Symphony Orchestra
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John Wilson Conductor, Founder - Sinfonia of London, John Wilson Orchestra.
T E A C H I N G
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Josh Batty is an exceptional teacher and flautist who is very generous with his knowledge and musical ideas. He is fantastic at providing explanations to take the guesswork out of flute playing.
Kim Falconer - Principal Flute Adelaide Symphony Orchestra
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"I have learned with Josh for numerous years and in that time, he has helped me to reach new heights in both my technical and expressive abilities. He is a highly experienced and innovative teacher and I have been greatly inspired by what I have learned with him. Especially with the way that he teaches breathing and tone production, it has unveiled a myriad of colours which I can now utilise in performance. Josh has been very supportive and prepared me for various auditions for study programmes and professional ensembles."
Michelle Wang - Royal Danish Conservatoire of Music
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"When I started lessons with Josh I was a completely different flautist. I feel incredibly lucky to be able to learn from a musician who has so much experience, knowledge and adaptability in his teaching. In every lesson, Josh's teaching gives me the information I needed to hear to focus my practice, make improvements and broaden my horizons. Whether the key information is a conversation about mental approach, or a scientific looking sketch of sound waves, Josh always knows what I need to hear. His lessons are a place of inspiration and I constantly find myself thinking between lessons "how would Josh play that?" or "what would Josh do to make that phrase sparkle?".
Suzy Milton - Australia, Sydney Conservatorium
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“Josh has been an influential and dynamic teacher. His knowledge, passion and command of the instrument is inspiring and his international experience enhances his invaluable teachings. I’m grateful for the guidance and support he has given me in preparation for successful auditions including Australian Youth Orchestra and UK conservatoire undergraduate programs.”
Isabeau Hansen RNCM, UK
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Joshua’s knowledge of the flute helped me reach new heights in my playing, and his command of the instrument remains a constant source of inspiration. His guidance and support when I auditioned for postgraduate conservatoire degrees was invaluable, and I feel very fortunate to have had him as my teacher.
Matthew Bottaro - Royal College of Music, London
