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Nicky Spence

Nicky Spence

Born: 1983, Dumfries, Scotland

Nationality: Scottish

Artist's website: https://www.nickyspence.com/

Scottish tenor Nicky Spence was born in Dumfries in 1983 and studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama; whilst still a student he was signed by Universal Music and released two crossover albums before returning to full-time study at the National Opera Studio and going on to become a Harewood Young Artist at English National Opera. Subsequent engagements have include Alwa in Berg’s Lulu and David Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg (both for ENO), Jaquino in Fidelio and Števa in Janáček’s Jenůfa (Opera Holland Park), and Le Chevalier de la Force in Dialogues des Carmélites (Grange Park Opera).

Spence’s discography includes a recital of songs by Buxton Orr for Delphian, Mime on Sir Mark Elder’s recording of Das Rheingold with The Hallé, Paradis sur Terre (a French song recital with Malcolm Martineau, for which The Sunday Times described him as ‘an artist of taste and discrimination’), and the title-role in the world premiere of George MacFarren’s Robin Hood.

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Recording of the Week, Britten from Edward Gardner and the LPO

30th May 2025

The London Philharmonic Orchestra under Edward Gardner perform two Britten premieres, alongside a profoundly moving account of the Sinfonia da Requiem - available exclusively on Presto Music until 20th June.

Recording of the Week, Simon Rattle conducts Janáček's Jenůfa

2nd May 2025

Continuing their survey of Janáček's operas, Simon Rattle and the London Symphony Orchestra bring out the tenderness present throughout much of the score, alongside exceptional performances by Agneta Eichenholz, Nicky Spence, Aleš Briscein, and Katarina Karnéus.

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