Australian composer Natalie Nicolas is interested in creating music through which a listener can come to experience emotions of calm and catharsis. The combination of acoustic guitar and piano in these Peaceful Moments creates a sound-world that is by turns meditative and gently ecstatic, the instruments joining in dialogue that dreamily ebbs and flows. This collection of 11 pieces (two for piano alone) will be welcomed as a real treat by performers looking for fresh inspiration for attractive recital repertoire.
Natalie Nicolas is a Sydney-based contemporary classical composer, lecturer, and researcher. She earned her Master of Music and PhD from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Known for evoking calm and catharsis, her emotionally driven music blends classical minimalism with contemporary influence. Nicolas has composed works for major ensembles, including the Sydney, Melbourne, and Tasmanian Symphony Orchestras, as well as the Australian String Quartet. Her award-winning output includes an ARIA-nominated piece for the Hush Foundation, designed to support healthcare environments. Active in music education and health-focused research, Nicolas remains a prominent force in Australian composition.
