Samling Artists

Leo Nicholson

Pianist, Samling Artist Programme: 2021

Leo Nicholson, Samling Artist Programme, Marchmont House. Photo credit: Mark Pinder

Leo Nicholson specialises in chamber music and song accompaniment. In 2016 he received the Accompanist Prize at the Maureen Lehane Vocal Awards, accompanying bass-baritone Samling Artist Sam Carl. Leo has a long-standing duo with flautist Rosanna Ter-Berg, and their critically acclaimed Purcell Room début (under the auspices of the Park Lane Group) in January 2012 led to performances at the Wigmore Hall and the Bridgewater Hall, and an album, Epigraphes, released in 2015.

Leo studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London and at Trinity Laban Conservatoire, where he continues to work as a staff accompanist. He regularly appears at British music societies, and also works as an orchestral pianist, and in theatre and opera. He also performs with the six-piano group Piano Circus.

Samling Institute for Young Artists is a leading global authority in the training of young voices.

Since 1996, the Samling Artist Programme has provided intensive residential masterclass weeks for early-career singers and pianists, followed by professional development and support through our activities and established networks.

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“Samling’s a wonderful experience: great coaching, great colleagues and beautiful surroundings. I wish I could do it all again!”

Leo Nicholson

Leo Nicholson with Jonathan Dove (above) and Sir Mark Elder (below) at Samling Artist Programme, Marchmont House. Photo credit: Mark Pinder

Samling Institute for Young Artists is a leading global authority in the training of young voices.

Since 1996, the Samling Artist Programme has provided intensive residential masterclass weeks for early-career singers and pianists, followed by professional development and support through our activities and established networks.

Find out more
Samling Artist Programme | All Samling Artists