 In 2011 she was commissioned by LACMA to compose and perform an original composition to celebrate the opening of "The Adventures of Women Surrealists in Mexico and the U.S."

Batalla and songwriting partner Batteau are building that spark of an idea into a full-length theatrical concert called “Blue House.” This original song cycle is inspired by the frescos, canvasses and private journals of two of the most important Mexican painters of the twentieth century, Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo.The show explores the passion and process of these two rare creative geniuses, framed by a fearless love affair charged with ego, agony, betrayal and devotion.“Blue House” is many things, but most of all, a love letter to art itself.