Interviews, reviews and articles
Press
Classic Drive interview for International Day for People with Disability
Nat chatted to Megan Burslem on ABC Classic Drive about her neurodiversity and autism diagnosis in her 30s. Listen to this special interview here (interview at the 1:05 mark of the program).
PBS interview with Shio Otani
Nat was recently a guest on Shio Otani’s Eternal Rhythm program on PBS FM. You can hear her interview here, covering her lullaby project, Hope and her forthcoming release Hope Renewed.
Control Podcast episode
Nat was recently a guest on Chelsea Wilson’s Women in Music podcast, Control. You can hear the episode here.
ABC Jazz Artist in Residence
In September Nat was Artist-in-Residence for ABC Jazz, sharing some of her favourite music with a full program every Sunday. You can now listen back to her programs here.
Nat writes a chapter for 'We've Got This: stories by disabled parents'
Nat and her husband Jeremy have contributed a chapter to a deeply important new book, We’ve Got This: stories by disabled parents, edited by fellow Melbourne musician and disability advocate Eliza Hull. Their chapter takes the reader through Nat and Jem’s journey as new parents, and discovering their neurodivergence. The book is out now through Black Inc. books.
Two ABC personalities recommend Nat
This article ends in a surprising manner, with two ABC journalists (Jeremy Fernandez and Jacinta Parsons) each recommending Nat as their favourite composer! You can read the article here.
Busy/Quiet Press
Nat’s new single, Busy/Quiet (a commission for ABC Jazz) was released on International Women’s Day. You can read about Nat’s composition in her own words here, as well as an interview with Jacinta Parsons for ABC Melbourne.
Glowing reviews of The Glasshouse
Nat’s recent premiere of The Glasshouse (Merlyn Myer Commission) with Inventi Ensemble has received several 4-star reviews.
Limelight column: The Glasshouse
Nat shares the story behind her forthcoming chamber music commission, The Glasshouse, for Limelight Magazine’s ‘World Premiere’ column
Classic Melbourne review: Hope & Lullabies
A beautiful review of Nat’s Melbourne Digital Concert Hall solo performance of Hope & Lullabies by Julie McErlain. Read it here
Talking lullabies with greta bradman
For Mental Health Week, soprano and psychologist Greta Bradman hosted ABC Classic breakfast all week. In this special interview with Nat, they discuss her lullaby project and how her pieces can aid in helping people of all ages fall (and stay) asleep.
Textura Review: Hope
Ron Schepper reviews Nat’s music for a second time, with a glowing review of Hope. You can read the review here.
Hope album launch: four star review
Jessica Nicholas awards four stars to Nat’s album launch in The Age. Performed at Melbourne Conservatorium of Music on 14th May. You can read the review here.
Classic Drive: presenting Hope
Nat co-presents ‘Classic Australia’ with Vanessa Hughes for ABC Classic Drive. In the segment, Nat’s new album Hope is played in full, with an interview between the tracks. Listen here (scroll down to the particular segment in the middle of the page).
A Closer Listen review - Hope
Richard Allen reviews Nat’s new album, Hope - an incredibly beautiful piece of writing about her record! Read it here.
AJAG Podcast Episode
Nat chats to David Galea about the evolution of her music from jazz to classical, including Forever More, Hope and touring as the pianist for Playschool
Australian Music Centre: Resonate Q&A
Nat chats to Anni Heino about working in the space between genres for the AMC’s Resonate magazine, and the #womentothefore initiative for the European Jazz Network. You can read it here.
Merlyn Myer Commission
Nat is honoured to be the recipient of the 2021 Merlyn Myer Commission, presented by Melbourne Recital Centre. You can read more here.
Music, Mothers and Others podcast
Nat chats to Shelley and Liz for their fun new podcast ‘Music Mothers and Others’ about her lullabies and being a working creative parent. Available on all platforms, and further info here
Spotlight 29: Textura
Nat answers some questions about her influences, upbringing and music for Textura. You can read the article here