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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
🎹 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
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
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
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 :
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