Riyad Nicolas (piano)

Riyad Nicolas was born in Aleppo and has already established himself as a leading figure of his generation on the international performing circuit. Among his recent achievements are the First Prize at the Francaix International Piano Competition in Paris and his débuts at Wigmore Hall, the Cadogan Hall and the Royal Albert Hall in London. He was selected to be a Tillett Trust Young Artist in 2012 and an artist at the Countess of Munster Trust Concert Scheme in 2014. Riyad studied in London at the Purcell School of Music, Royal Academy of music and the Royal College of Music and was complimented by such musicians as Daniel Barenboim, Vladimir Ashkenazy and John Lill.