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    Sat. 26.9.2026
    • A blurred portrait of a person with long hair and glasses, enveloped in rainbow-colored light, against a purple background.
      16:00, Beethovenhalle, Studio

      Cancelled: Relaxed Performance: Nat Bartsch

      Piano

    Unfortunately, due to a wrist injury, Nat Bartsch has had to cancel her performance at Beethovenfest.

    Einführung

    This visual story provides details of the concert on 26 September 2026, entitled »Relaxed Performance: Nat Bartsch«.

    What is a Relaxed Performance?

    A »Relaxed Performance« is a concert specifically designed to create a pleasant and accessible atmosphere for people with different needs.

    The aim is for everyone to be able to experience the concert in their own way and feel at ease in an inclusive environment.

    During the concert, there is no need to follow strict rules of behaviour or conventions.

    You do not have to sit still or be quiet.

    You are free to move around, make noise, leave the room and come back whenever you need to.

    You are free to show how you feel – this is welcome.

    In this guide you will find information about: 

    1. Nat Bartsch and her Forever Changed concert
    2. How you can buy tickets and what they cost
    3. How to get to Beethovenhalle Bonn
    4. Where to park your car
    5. Where you need to go
    6. What sensory supports are available
    7. What the concert will look and sound like as well as details on all songs and videos
    The concert

    Nat Bartsch and her concert

  • A person in pink clothing playing piano in a blue, mood-lit room with candles in the foreground.
    Nat Bartsch © Kristoffer Paulsen
  • Welcome

    This is Nat Bartsch.

    Nat is an autistic and ADHD pianist and composer. 

    Nat is performing music at Beethovenhalle from her new album called Forever Changed. 

    Here is a link to hear Nat’s album on a music streaming service like Spotify or Apple Music.

    Stream the album Forever Changed
  • A blurred portrait of a person with long hair and glasses, enveloped in rainbow-colored light, against a purple background.
    Nat Bartsch © Kristoffer Paulsen
  • Nat has designed the show with advice from other neurodivergent people and music therapists.

    Nat calls her songs lullabies. They help Nat to feel calm when she has fizzy feelings. She hopes you’ll feel calm when you hear the music too.

    Here is a link to a video where Nat explains her project.

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    Tickets

    How to buy tickets and what discounts are available

    To attend the concert, you will need a ticket.

    A ticket costs 19 euros.

    For people with a severe disability card, a ticket costs 9.50 euros. It also costs 9.50 euros for children, students and apprentices up to the age of 30.

    People accompanying those with severe disabilities receive a free ticket.

    You can buy tickets online at: www.beethovenfest.de

    Or by telephone: 0049 228 – 20 10 3 44 (Mon, Wed–Fri, 10 am–2 pm)

    You can pay for tickets as follows:

    • Online shop: by credit card, PayPal or Klarna
    • Ticket hotline: by invoice or credit card
    • Advance booking offices, box offices, festival headquarters: in cash or by card
  • Beethovenfest Abendkasse © Beethovenfest Bonn
  • You can also buy tickets directly at the box office on the night of the concert. It opens 60 minutes before the concert starts and is located at the entrance to the Beethovenhalle.

    Please note: You cannot book a wheelchair space or a free ticket for a companion on our website. You can do this by telephone, by emailing tickets@beethovenfest.de, or in person at the Beethovenhalle.

    You can also ask questions or request assistance at reception.

    If you are accompanied by a companion or assistant, they may, of course, enter the venue with you.

    Do you have any specific enquiries or require any support?

    If you need any special assistance – such as a specific seat or help with your journey – please do get in touch with us in advance. You are also welcome to let us know any specific details in advance (for example, if you are bringing an assistance dog or similar).

    Email: kappesser@beethovenfest.de

    Telephone: 0049 228 - 20 10 3 23

    Transport

    How to get to the Beethovenhalle

    Here is some information to help you when you visit, so you feel comfortable.

  • Billboard outside Beethovenhalle displaying advertisement posters. A sunny path lined with trees stretches into the distance.
    Beethovenhalle: Display case next to the bus stop © Beethovenfest Bonn
  • Modern building with glass facade and extended roof, situated on a checker-patterned paved area under a clear blue sky.
    Beethovenhalle: Main entrance © Beethovenfest Bonn
  • This concert will be held at Beethovenhalle Bonn in the so called Studio. The address is 

    Wachsbleiche 16, 53111 Bonn. 

    It is a large concert hall building, but the Studio is a smaller hall within.

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    Bonn main station © Beethovenfest Bonn

    If you will travel by train:

    Get off the train at Bonn Main Station. From there, cross the street and go to the bus stop B1 to catch the bus 600 or 601.
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    Bonn Main Station: Bus stop line 600/601 © Beethovenfest Bonn

    If you will travel by tram/bus:

    Get the Bus 600 or 601, in the direction of Graurheindorf Kranenweg (600) or Tannenbusch Agnetendorfer Str., Bonn (601).
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    Bus stop »Beethovenhalle & SWB« © Beethovenfest Bonn
    Get off the bus at »Beethovenhalle und SWB«. It is a short walk to the location.
  • A sunny day in a park with trees and a paved path. Steps and flower beds are on the left.
    Path to the Beethovenhalle over the forecourt © Beethovenfest Bonn
  • Aerial view of a street with a red line indicating the route from a parking area to a building entrance.
    Map: Path from the bus stop to the Beethovenhalle
  • When you get off the bus, you are already facing the path to the Beethovenhalle. It leads through a small park. The way is cobbled, but even. There are bollards on the path that can be bypassed. The road behind is moderately noisy.

    Parking

    Where to park your car

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    Entrance to the Beethoven carpark © Beethovenfest Bonn
    If you will travel by car, the best place to park is at Beethoven-Parkhaus. For more information about parking costs click the link.
    carpark website
    Way from the carpark to the Beethovenhalle
    After you have parked, exit the carpark onto the road and turn left. (moderately noisy road, slight slope)
    Inside Beethovenhalle

    Where you need to go inside Beethovenhalle

    The entrance into the building: South entrance

  • People entering a modern building with a glass facade, illuminated in the evening for an event. Trees are visible in the background.
    Main entrance of Beethovenhalle Bonn © Diana Lim
  • A brick facade with large glass doors leading to a building. The ground is paved stylishly, with a clear sky above.
    Entrance to the south foyer, Beethovenhalle © Beethovenfest Bonn
  • There is a main entrance to Beethovenhalle within the forecourt facing Welschnonnenstraße. 

    However, for this concert, only the second entrance is open, the south entrance.

    The south entrance can be reached if you turn right on the path in the park or via stairs from the Theaterstraße (moderate slope). 

    Here’s what you need to know if you use a wheelchair: If you’re coming in through the main entrance and want to go to the studio, you’ll need to ask the service staff to help you use the stairlift to Forum Süd.

  • Diagram of an event area showing buildings, pathways, and signage. A highlighted route traverses different sections along the river.
    Map of Beethovenhalle & barrier-free facilities © Beethovenhalle Bonn
  • This is the map of the venue. At the link there is also an interactive map, a 360-degree site plan.

    Interactive map

    The doors to the Beethovenhalle open 60 minutes before the concert begins (from 4 pm). The doors to the Studio open 45 minutes before the concert begins (from 3.15 pm).

    What the lobby looks like

  • An empty entrance area with a tripod and microphone stand. The walls are white, and daylight streams in from outside.
    South Foyer © Beethovenfest Bonn
  • People standing in an elegantly lit gallery or event space, chatting and enjoying drinks. Plants and signage are visible.
    The South foyer with waiting audience before a concert © Nekame Klasohm
  • If you need to buy or collect a ticket, you can go to the box office in the South foyer.

    The foyer has a floor made of concrete slabs. There is no music playing in the foyer through a speaker system.

    There will be places to sit in the foyer, and a bar to buy drinks or snacks.

    How to get into the concert hall (Studio)

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    Studio © Beethovenfest Bonn
    Nat’s concert will be held in the Studio on the basement floor in the Forum Süd (South foyer) of Beethovenhalle.
  • A wide staircase with smooth wooden steps leads down into a modern building with glass railings and cream-colored walls.
    Stairs to the Studio © Beethovenfest Bonn
  • A modern elevator in a building. The open doors reveal a minimalist design with gray walls and a stone-like floor.
    Lift in the south foyer to the Studio © Beethovenfest Bonn
  • At the foyer of Forum Süd, there are stairs or a lift to reach the basement.

    The elevator is located in the hallway to the right of the staircase shown in the picture.

    The coat check for the Studio is located only on the basement level.

  • Empty room with gray floor, wooden counter, and pillars. Large window front on the right, modern and minimalist design.
    Cloakroom next to the Studio in the basement © Beethovenfest Bonn
  • An empty space featuring a black, closed door surrounded by brick and smooth white walls.
    Entrance to the Studio © Beethovenfest Bonn
  • Once you've gone down the stairs or taken the elevator to the basement, walk straight ahead past the coat check and through the connecting door. The entrance to the studio is on the left.

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    Studio © Beethovenfest Bonn
    When you enter the Studio, there will be a small descending staircase to reach the seats in the front of the hall. The seats in the back are on ground level. The floor is wooden. The room is moderately noisy. You can sit anywhere you like in this venue.

    Toilets

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    The WC next to the Studio © Beethovenfest Bonn
    There are male/female/accessible toilets on the basement floor. When you exit the Studio, pass the checkroom and turn left for the toilets. You will find them at the end of the corridor on the right side.

    Sicherheit im Gebäude

    All emergency exits are clearly signposted.

    In an emergency, our trained staff will help you to leave the building safely.

    There are no loud alarm signals – in the event of an evacuation, staff will make the announcement.

    Sensory support

    What sensory supports are available

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    Bean bag © Beethovenfest Bonn
    At Nat’s concert, you can relax, move around, use your hands or voice whenever you like. There will be beanbags and cushions to relax on. There won’t be enough beanbags for everyone, but there will be plenty of chairs.
  • An open door leads into a conference room with chairs and tables. Light streams through the windows in the background.
    Entrance to the Seminar room © Beethovenfest Bonn
  • Modern room with large windows offering a view of a sunny street with trees and a building.
    Seminar room © Beethovenfest Bonn
  • There will be a quiet space available in a seperate room (Seminar Room D) which you can go to at any time. 

    It is located on the left next to the elevator on the ground floor. You will find it with the help of sign posts or our service personnel. 

    It has normal chairs and few bean bags. 

    There will be fidget tools there that you can borrow during the performance.

    Maria Colaidis, Tobias Titz & Phoebe Powell
    Relaxed Performance on bean bags © Maria Colaidis, Tobias Titz & Phoebe Powell
    The concert will hopefully be the perfect atmosphere. But if you need a break, you can leave the concert any time for any reason.
    Concert proceedings

    What the concert will look and sound like

    In the location there is a desk where people will operate the sound and lighting.

    Kristoffer Paulsen
    Nat Bartsch at a grand piano © Kristoffer Paulsen
    Nat will play her music on a grand piano.
    Maria Colaidis, Tobias Titz & Phoebe Powell
    Nat’s electronics and synthesizer © Maria Colaidis, Tobias Titz & Phoebe Powell
    She will also create ambient, swirling sounds using her laptop, electronic equipment, keyboard and pedals. Using this equipment you will hear other instruments such as violin, cello, harp, synthesizer and bird sounds. There will be lots of interesting details that you can focus on.
    Maria Colaidis, Tobias Titz & Phoebe Powell
    Nat Bartsch talks in her concert © Maria Colaidis, Tobias Titz & Phoebe Powell
    She will talk about some of her songs using a microphone.
    Maria Colaidis, Tobias Titz & Phoebe Powell
    Nat’s stage set up © Maria Colaidis, Tobias Titz & Phoebe Powell
    On the walls/a projector screen, there will be coloured lighting and a sensory video. This video will change colour and style from song to song.

    The performance goes for around 50 minutes. 

    Here is a youtube playlist of some of Nat’s performance at a different venue, Melbourne Recital Centre.

    To the YouTube playlist
    Maria Colaidis, Tobias Titz & Phoebe Powell
    Meet & Greet after the performance © Maria Colaidis, Tobias Titz & Phoebe Powell
    After the performance, you might see Nat and you can say hello.

    The Songs and Videos

    Lights and Shadows

    The first song Nat will play is called »Lights and Shadows«. It is a song from an older album of lullabies called »Forever, and No Time At All«. Nat will walk on stage and play on the piano. The video will be blue, with clouds and stars. Next, Nat will talk about »Forever Changed« and play many new songs.
    Nat Bartsch: »Fizzy Feelings«

    Fizzy Feelings

    The second piece is the start of the album Forever Changed. »Fizzy Feelings« is about needing to regulate. It is fast ripply song. With the piano, you will hear ambient effects, bass, synth, violin and cello sounds. The video will be pink and blue, with glitter falling like rain.
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    Nat Bartsch: »Thirty Nine«

    Thirty Nine

    The next piece is called »Thirty Nine«. Nat will play this next song straight away. This song is upbeat and joyful. It is a song that celebrates Nat’s AuDHD identity. At the start you will hear a repetitive synth note that sounds a little like a wood block. Nat will play a repetitive piano pattern. You will hear more ambient effects, busy synth patterns, bass and bird sounds. The video will be orange, pink and purple, with white ripples.
    Nat Bartsch: »Evolution, Resolution«

    Evolution, Resolution

    The next song is called »Evolution, Resolution«. It is a song about being patient, and that it’s ok to feel sad. It is a slow, simple song that sounds like a waltz. You will mainly hear piano sound. The video will be purple with swirling white.
    Nat Bartsch: »A Groundedness«

    A Groundedness

    The next song Nat will play is called »A Groundedness«. It is about feeling safe and calm around your family. At the end it sounds serious. It starts with a single repeated note on the piano. Later on, you will hear violin and cello sounds, repeated synth notes and glittery ambient effects. The video will is dark blue with a green river. White dots float around like snow.
    Nat Bartsch: »Kindling II«

    Kindling II

    The next song is »Kindling II«. This song is about feeling tired. It is a simpler song with piano and gentle reverb sounds. It starts with a single piano note pattern. At the end you will hear some bird sounds. The video is a gentle mist of blue and green.
    Nat Bartsch: »New Kinds of Love«

    New Kinds Of Love

    The next song is called »New Kinds Of Love«. This song is about falling in love. You will hear lots of layers in this song, including synth patterns and ambient effects and violin and cello sounds. At the end, Nat will create immersive ambient effects using her equipment. She will sit quietly and enjoy this sound with you, and have a rest from playing for a moment. The video is of pink clouds in a starry night sky, with an orange river.
    Nat Bartsch: »Tokyo Drifting«

    Tokyo Drifting

    The next song is a simple lullaby called »Tokyo Drifting«. Nat will just play the piano. The song is about Nat’s son Will falling asleep, and also about Mario Kart, a game Will likes to play on his Nintendo. The video is blue and white with drifting clouds.
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    Nat Bartsch: »Arrival« © Kristoffer Paulsen

    Arrival

    Nat will thank everybody for coming, and then play two more songs from Forever Changed. The next song is »Arrival«. It is a song about being brave and feeling happy with changes in your life. This song starts on piano but gradually you will hear more and more layers in the sound. You can hear a recording of Nat’s son laughing near the end. The video is of tiny dots of blue and green that move around in waves.
    Nat Bartsch: »Forever Changed«

    Forever Changed

    The last song is called »Forever Changed«. It is about all the ways Nat’s life has changed because she learned she is autistic and ADHD. It starts with a simple piano pattern that was written by Nat’s son Will. Later on you will hear glittery high electronic effects. The video is swirling purple and white, like liquid.
    Nat Bartsch: »Forever, and No Time At All«
    Encore

    Forever, and No Time At All

    If everyone is enjoying the concert, Nat will play one more song. It is from her album Forever, and No Time At All. It’s about her baby son growing older. Nat will create ambient sounds and then play a piano chord pattern. Later on you will hear a high pitched celeste sound and bass. The video will be the same as the first song.

    We hope you will enjoy Nat Bartsch’s Forever Changed.

    If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

    We look forward to your visit.

    Ticket Hotline +49 228 2010344 Mon, Wed–Fri, 10:00–14:00
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