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Riyad Nicolas

@riyadnicolas

Riyad Nicolas is an International Syrian British Pianist and a Multi-Prize Winner. He currently teaches Piano at the Guildhall School of Music

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Last Sunday, I had the pleasure of performing another concert at Michael’s Church at Bray featuring works of Syrian composers Dia Succari, Kareem Roustom, walid al hajjar , and Zaid Jabri. It was a lovely surprise to see one of my young students in the audience! The Yamaha piano

Last Sunday, I had the pleasure of performing another concert at Michael’s Church at Bray featuring  works of Syrian composers Dia Succari, Kareem Roustom, <a href="/walidalhajjar/">walid al hajjar</a> , and Zaid Jabri. It was a lovely surprise to see one of my young students in the audience! The Yamaha piano
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🎶 Chicago friends! 🎶 I invite you to join me for a special concert dedicated to unique Syrian compositions at St. Charles Borromeo Convocation Hall, Lewis University (101 W Airpot Rd, Romeoville, IL 60446) this Tuesday, October 22nd, at 7:30 PM. The entrance is free! Here’s

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Excited to share a video from my ⁦Lewis University⁩ concert! Featuring works by Syrian composers Dia Succari, Kareem Roustom, Zaid Jabri and ⁦⁦walid al hajjar⁩. Please let me know if you’d like the score of your favourite piece! #piano #live youtu.be/-POtu4Y4xGI

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Adjudicating the John Longmire Competition was a joy! 🎶 Talented Trinity Laban MT pianists, led by Ji Liu , performed Beethoven Sonatas & Ecossaise. Congrats to the finalists & all participants—it was an honor to hear you! 👏🎹 #piano #Beethoven #music

Adjudicating the John Longmire Competition was a joy! 🎶 Talented <a href="/TrinityLabanMT/">Trinity Laban MT</a> pianists, led by <a href="/PianistJiLiu/">Ji Liu</a> , performed Beethoven Sonatas &amp; Ecossaise.
Congrats to the finalists &amp; all participants—it was an honor to hear you! 👏🎹
#piano #Beethoven #music
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Reflecting on a special performance at Lewis University, sharing a Syrian program with wonderful students and faculty. It was a privilege to connect with such a great community. Sharing a few photos as we close the year—wishing everyone a joyful start to the new year. #music

Reflecting on a special performance at <a href="/LewisUniversity/">Lewis University</a>, sharing a Syrian program with wonderful students and faculty. It was a privilege to connect with such a great community. Sharing a few photos as we close the year—wishing everyone a joyful start to the new year. 
#music
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This piece has held a special place in my heart since I was 14 years old. When I returned to perform it after all these years, many memories from my practice sessions at the Sabah Fakhri Music Institute in Aleppo (formerly the Arabic Institute) and the concerts I gave in the

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So thrilled for my student, Dona Ilieva, for winning the Senior Piano category of the House Solos - Young Musicians of the Year Competition at Forest School ! It’s been incredibly rewarding to see her steady development over the years, and I look forward to her continued

So thrilled for my student, Dona Ilieva, for winning the Senior Piano category of the House Solos - Young Musicians of the Year Competition at  <a href="/ForestSchoolE17/">Forest School</a> ! It’s been incredibly rewarding to see her steady development over the years, and I look forward to her continued
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It was truly special to travel, perform solo and duets with my wife, Mariela Shaker, and meet the wonderful students and faculty at the University of Texas at Dallas! I hope this Bach capriccio video brings you some joy 🙂(UT Dallas AHT at UT Dallas ) . . . #piano #travel #concert

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20% Off the Remaining Few Tickets for “The Considered Pianist”
We’re offering 20% off the last few places on our course at the beautiful Benslow Music Centre on 6th and/or 7th July. The day includes high-quality one-to-one tuition, lectures, a relaxed performance opportunity,

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A rehearsal moment at the stunning Alexander Hall, Richardson Auditorium- Beethoven’s Appasionata at Princeton University! Princeton School of Public & International Affairs Princeton University RichardsonAuditorium #piano #pianist #beethoven #princetonuniversity #live #music #concert #usa #rehearsal

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One of the most unforgettable concerts I've had the joy to perform — both solo and alongside my partner in crime, the my Mariela Shaker — took place at the gorgeous Richardson Auditorium. The hall’s acoustics were simply breathtaking, elevating every note to something magical.

One of the most unforgettable concerts I've had the joy to perform — both solo and alongside my partner in crime, the my <a href="/MarielaShaker/">Mariela Shaker</a> — took place at the gorgeous Richardson Auditorium. The hall’s acoustics were simply breathtaking, elevating every note to something magical.
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A short clip from my performance of Etude Al Hajjar No. 1 at the Junior Guildhall Piano Festival. Always a joy to be part of this vibrant community and to teach such dedicated young musicians every Saturday. . . . Guildhall School of Music & Drama walid al hajjar #piano #live #teacher #live #love

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With everything happening in the world right now, I find myself turning to music—not to escape, but to reflect and reconnect. I’m sharing my performance of Chopin’s Ballade No. 4. It was recorded some time ago, but I hadn’t shared it until now. This piece continues to reveal

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It was such a joy to perform my new repertoire in Chicago recently.I find it so rewarding to spend time learning and living with masterworks by Bach and Beethoven. Just steps away, the beach was calling irresistibly 😎,but the piano won. 🎹🌊. . #love #piano #pianist #concert

It was such a joy to perform my new repertoire in Chicago recently.I find it so rewarding to spend time learning and living with masterworks by Bach and Beethoven.
Just steps away, the beach was calling irresistibly 😎,but the piano won. 🎹🌊.
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#love   #piano #pianist #concert
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🎹 Still feeling grateful after a wonderful visit to Illinois State It was a joy to perform a solo piano recital and give a masterclass to such talented students. Many thanks to Dr. Geoffrey Duce for the kind invitation and warm welcome. . . . #pianist #concert #masterclass

🎹 Still feeling grateful after a wonderful visit to <a href="/IllinoisStateU/">Illinois State</a> 
It was a joy to perform a solo piano recital and give a masterclass to such talented students.
Many thanks to Dr. Geoffrey Duce for the kind invitation and warm welcome.
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#pianist #concert #masterclass
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So thankful for the memorable time at Monmouth College — performing, teaching, and connecting with passionate young musicians. Huge thanks to Dr. Tim Pahel for making this visit so special! . . . #piano #pianist #music #masterclass #concert #monmouthcollege #gratitude

So thankful for the memorable time at <a href="/MonmouthCollege/">Monmouth College</a>  — performing, teaching, and connecting with passionate young musicians.
Huge thanks to Dr. Tim Pahel for making this visit so special!
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#piano  #pianist #music #masterclass #concert #monmouthcollege #gratitude
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Honored to perform a program dedicated to the music of my heritage at the Selfhelp Home in Chicago. The works of Armenian and Syrian composers have always inspired me with their depth, emotion, and connection to identity. It was a joy to share these pieces in an intimate recital

Honored to perform a program dedicated to the music of my heritage at the Selfhelp Home  in Chicago.
The works of Armenian and Syrian composers have always inspired me with their depth, emotion, and connection to identity. It was a joy to share these pieces in an intimate recital
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Throwback to an unforgettable night in PianoForte Chicago - performing “Resonances of Armenia, Syria & the Classical Masters” on the stunning Fazioli piano. Thank you to @AGBU and to everyone who filled the room with warmth and support. 🎶✨ #Throwback #TBT #Music #LiveMusic

Throwback to an unforgettable night in <a href="/PianoForte_Chi/">PianoForte Chicago</a> - performing “Resonances of Armenia, Syria &amp; the Classical Masters” on the stunning Fazioli piano.
Thank you to @AGBU  and to everyone who filled the room with warmth and support. 🎶✨ 

#Throwback #TBT #Music #LiveMusic
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The fiery Étude Révolutionnaire No. 1 by Walid Al Hajjar🔥🎹 Recorded live at Wiltshire Music Centre Centre, Bradford-on-Avon, UK. 🎹🔥 Tim Walker – Technical Manager Sarah Fleming – Technical Assistant ▶️ Watch the full performance on YouTube and subscribe for more :

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What a year it’s been 🎶✨ Sharing a few moments from my last concert of 2025, held in mid-December at the Reform Club in the UK, and finally posting some photos from the Carleton College Convocation concert in the USA at the beginning of the year with my Mariela Shaker that I

What a year it’s been 🎶✨
Sharing a few moments from my last concert of 2025, held in mid-December at the Reform Club in the UK, and finally posting some photos from the <a href="/CarletonCollege/">Carleton College</a>  Convocation concert in the USA at the beginning of the year with my <a href="/MarielaShaker/">Mariela Shaker</a> that I