Interviews, reviews and articles
Press
Artshub article with Celeste Willoughby
Nat chats to fellow composer Celeste Willoughby for ArtsHub about how the industry can better support the accessibility needs of neurodivergent performers.
Neurodivergent Artist Meet Ups - Press
Nats’ Neurodivergent Artist Meet Ups were recently featured in Beat Magazine, Limelight and Triple J’s Friday News Dump.
Tim Shiel's Final Arvos Show
Nat joins Tim Shiel as a special guest for his final Arvos show on The ABC’s Double J. You can listen back here, or on the ABC Listen app.
Brightness in the Hills for ABC Classic at UKARIA
This Mother's Day ABC Classic broadcast from UKARIA Cultural Centre, a concert of Mindful Music presented live by Greta Bradman, followed by Mother's Day requests on Weekend Brunch.
The special live and interactive presentation of Mindful Music was set in the picturesque garden of UKARIA, with live music performed by cellist Sharon Grigoryan and pianist Michael Ierace. You'll be encouraged to reflect, breathe and – of course – listen. Have a listen here.
Soothing Connections: Nat talks to Grace Stokes from Scenestr
It was such a joy talking to Grace Stokes from Scenestr. We talked about kindness in music, neurodiversity in music, and my artist residency at @melbrecital which brings it all together. You can read more about it here.
Relaxed and Comfortable: Limelight Feature
Ceridwen Spark shares some beautiful thoughts of Nat’s music and her recent performances at the Melbourne Recital Centre. Read the article here.
Mindful Music with Greta Bradman
Several of Nat’s pieces feature in this special meditation segment for ABC Classic hosted by soprano and psychologist Greta Bradman. You can listen back here, or on the ABC Listen app.
Five questions for Nat Bartsch
In celebration of International Women’s Day and her Artist Residency at Melbourne Recital Centre, Nat discusses some of her favourite female artists, their influence, and shares a playlist of women in music. You can read more here, and enjoy the playlist on spotify, apple music or tidal.
Textura Top 30 Jazz list
Nat’s album Hope Renewed has come in at #15 on Textura’s annual Top 30 Jazz albums list for 2023. You can read the full list here.
London Jazz News: Mothers in Jazz series
Nat was recently interviewed by vocalist Nicky Schrire about her experience of parenting and music, for the Mothers in Jazz series. You can read the article in the London Jazz News here.
Nat performs live for ABC Classic Breakfast
Nat recently chatted to Megan Burslem for ABC Classic Breakfast about ‘kindness’ in music and her forthcoming album for the Hush Foundation. She also performed Forever, and No Time At All and Brightness in the Hills live to air from Iwaki Auditiorium. You can listen back via ABC Listen.
Mini Maestros podcast
Nat chats to Esther from early childhood music specialists Mini Maestros about her music, parenting, lullabies and more. Listen here.
Hush album interview: Cut Common Mag
Nat speaks with Stephanie Eslake/Cut Common Mag about her forthcoming album for Hush Foundation, featuring a compilation of Australian pianist/composers. You can read all about it here.
4 1/2 stars for Hope Renewed in Fine Music Magazine
“Exquisitely re-painted with extraordinary musicianship and sensitivity.” Barry O’Sullivan has written some beautiful words about Hope Renewed, awarding the album 4 1/2 stars in 2MBS Fine Music Sydney’s Magazine.
Hope Renewed: 5-star review in The Australian
Nat’s album Hope Renewed has been awarded 5-stars by Eric Myers in the Weekend Australian newspaper. Thanks Eric!!!
Hope Renewed: Rhythms Magazine review
Nat’s album Hope Renewed was reviewed by the lovely Des Cowley for Rhythms Magazine’s May-June print edition.
Hope Renewed: Textura Review
Canadian writer Ron Schepper has reviewed Hope Renewed for Textura. You can read his very kind words here.
PBS Breakfast interview
Nat had a lovely chat with Milo Eastwood for PBS Radio’s The Breakfast Spread, including performing her new single Breanna and The End of the Decade. You can listen back here.
Hope Renewed review - A Closer Listen
Fellow pianist Garreth Brooke has reviewed Hope Renewed for A Closer Listen, a companion to Richard Allen’s beautiful review of Hope in 2021. You can read the Hope Renewed review here.
Hope Renewed Review - The Saturday Paper
Fiona Murphy writes a beautiful and in depth review of Nat’s new release Hope Renewed for national print newspaper The Saturday Paper. Read here.