Forever Changed with Nat Bartsch

An immersive suite of lullabies created for, and with, the neurodivergent community.

Nat Bartsch playing the piano

A musical experience where everyone is welcome and can be themselves. 

Forever Changed is a deeply personal and immersive concert from ARIA-nominated pianist and composer Nat Bartsch. She is known for creating soothing, beautiful music that blends neoclassical composition with jazz harmony, improvisation and ethereal ambient effects.  

Inspired by her own experience of being neurodivergent, Nat has created a series of lullabies that explore the sensory preferences of people with autism and ADHD. 

Drawing on insights from music therapists and neurodivergent collaborators, the music blends piano with sampled harp and strings, ambient electronics, and field recordings to create a rich, atmospheric sound world. 

Performed in a relaxed setting, you're invited to experience the music in a way that suits you best. With comfort in mind, the space includes features like bean bags and sensory-friendly lighting. Whether you're seeking a soothing moment of calm or an immersive auditory journey, Forever Changed offers listeners of all ages a space to find solace and joy. 

"Her beautiful piano playing shimmers with a joyfulness that she also conveys in person." Limelight 

"Listening to Bartsch's music is akin to feeling a reassuring hand resting on one's shoulder." The Age 

"Every sound has a purpose in these graceful creations, and Bartsch, as she's done before, eschews complexity for poetic expression that is direct, genuine, and true." Ron Schepper, Textura 

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