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Anime 'n' Chill - a Piano Concert

Music • World music

New South Wales

Celebrate some of the most iconic anime music played by Australia's quirkiest pop culture pianist in this one-of-a-kind solo concert! Dive into the stunning arrangements from Naruto, Pokémon, Dragon Ball Z, Tokyo Ghoul, Fullmetal Alchemist, Death Note, Cowboy Bebop, Studio Ghibli and many more.

Dubbed by the Sydney Arts Guide as “a unique artist to keep an eye out for”, Natalya has been winning the crowds over with her sense of humour, inspiring storytelling and technical prowess.

★★★★★ The Advertiser

★★★★ Adelaide Antics

“Natalya’s polished rigor as a performer cannot be overstated.” – Sydney Scoop

“The audience was ecstatic! They laughed and absolutely loved it!” – Sydney Arts Guide

"So lovely and clever... such a delight! - Sydney Arts Guide

Presented by: Natalya Plays Piano

Natalya started playing piano at the age of 5 and after a lifelong love affair with pop culture music that included video games and anime, began producing her own concerts in 2018, starting with Worlds Connected: Music from Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts, to Studio Ghibli – Chopin Style which premiered in Sydney in 2019, and toured nationally throughout 2019-2020.

Natalya premiered her very first fringe show Anime 'n' Chill in 2020 and performed to sold out audiences throughout the season, earning a five-star review on opening night. Natalya returned in 2021, adding a video game concert counterpart called 8-bit 'n' Chill.

Most recently in 2022-2023 Natalya has toured around Europe, Asia and Australia, performing over 20 Final Fantasy concerts to thousands of fans

Reviews & Fringefeed Reacts

Excellent variation of touch, redoubtable attack and nuanced sensitivity mark Natalya’s playing. - The Advertiser
Natalya's storytelling, honesty and ability to connect with her audience make for a moving show. - Adelaide Antics